My Polycystic Kidney Disease Story

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Uploaded by on Feb 13, 2011

I know I look hideous in this video but please no hate comments, the purpose of this video is to raise awareness about PKD

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  • I feel you. My mom died 2006 because of PKD and my brother and I found out we had it when we were 19 and we have kids and 1 of my girls that is 11 has i and his girl 13 has it. We found out about the in enough time to change everything for them, but for us it is too late. I pray for you and your family.

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    Thank you very much for your regards. my thoughts are with you and your family as well.

  • You DO NOT look horrible Mariah. Your still as beautiful as ever. I can tell you've grown up a bit since I've last seen you. I'm praying for yu. That you will heal & get better.

  • @MSFproductionsMAIN Wow, I havnt talked to you in FOREVER! how you been!? hows your family doing? thanks for the compliment, yea, i guess i grown up a little since that last time we talked lol ill be 19 soon.... time flys!

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  • My hats off to you!!! I was diagnosed in 1997 the year after my dad died from PKD! My 13y/o was diagnosed this Feb! With her help we have been putting together a Facebook awareness page to try to educate everyone! (My Polycystic Kidney Awareness Page... Check it out! Best of luck to you!!!!

  • Hi Mariah :0). I have PKD as well, was diagnosed when I was 26, I am 39 now. My father has it as well(70 yrs old) and had a kidney transplant (my mother gave him a kidney lat year) . I am 39 and have been taking care of my condition through a very healthy diet, no salt added to food, no processed food EVER. Managed to lower my blood pressure without meds from 135/85 to 118/75 through diet and exercise. I am here to chat anytime, I can help you feel better healthwise, pls email me anytime okay?

  • i have pkd too. so if you ever need to just talk message me :) im 19 and just had a transplant 2011

  • Hi Mariah I understand and feel your pain sweetheart, I also have PKD I'm 43 and I was diagnosed at 42. I have 3 daugthers who show no signs of PKD yet my 21yr Marissa is a Sr. at USF she is gonna be tested soon. I have a 7yr old Tempreis so far she is very healthy and keeping me young on on my feet she is off the chain so much energy, Lord please help me! LOL! and I had to save the best for last I have a 15yr old named Mariah so you now you know you're my baby too and I will keep you in prayer

  • Hi Mariah I understand and feel your pain sweetheart, I also have PKD I'm 43 and I was diagnosed at 42. I have 3 daugthers who show no signs of PKD yet my 21yr Marissa is a Sr. at USF she is gonna be tested soon. I have a 7yr old Tempreis so far she is very healthy and keeping me young on on my feet she is off the chain so much energy, Lord please help me! LOL! and I had to save the best for last I have a 15yr old named Mariah so you now you know you're my baby too and I will keep you in prayer

  • I am so moved by your story, I am going to get an ultrasound on Monday to see if I have the disease because my dad had it and passed away . I am 34 an live in New York.

  • Hey I have a new video post of me in the hospital dealing with this right now!!

  • I'm a 14 year old girl, they just diagnosed me with PCK, by finding it by accident. My whole family is currently getting tested now. I'll pray for you, I wish you the best!

    P.S. You look beautiful! Nothing close to hideous.

  • I'm a 14 year old girl, they just diagnosed me with PCK, by finding it by accident. My whole family is currently getting tested now. I'll pray for you, I wish you the best!

    P.S. You look beautiful! Nothing close to hideous.

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