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I am on dialysis for over one year because of Polycystic Kidney disease, and need a transplant-looking for a live donor as well venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4518262771549720139&created=1769387545.300259&printed=1

https://gofund.me/f7a8c1f45

03/05/2026

Today, our Virtual Advocates are carrying yesterday’s momentum forward!

Good luck to everyone participating in Virtual Advocacy Day. Your voice is powerful, and you are helping advance research, protect living donors, and support families affected by PKD. 💙

👏🏻 🎉 I am thrilled with the announcement from RFK that the FDA is releasing and reorganizing access to some of the pepti...
02/28/2026

👏🏻 🎉 I am thrilled with the announcement from RFK that the FDA is releasing and reorganizing access to some of the peptides and hopefully more…
I have been on my own health journey for two years now, working on my health and strength. It is all of our duty to research and seek all possibilities when faced with challenges- it is not in me to lay down and just trust the system. The research I have done as well as being shoved into a health system that works for profit off of people’s illnesses has opened my eyes to levels of systems that are literally designed to keep you in the loop.

I am thankful for science BUT if more people understood how much has been withheld and manipulated within the industry- there should be pitchforks and torches, and holding people accountable. I will stop there because this is supposed to be a celebration post 🙃

I want you to remember that as a 🇺🇸 US citizen you have an obligation to speak out against things that are important to you- use your voice! I wrote and sent this letter to the White House when RFK was in stated to make America healthy again. Healthcare is non-partisan issue and is personal for me.

Here is the copy of what I submitted to the White House:

Dear Mr. Robert Kennedy,
Thank you for taking the time to take this letter at its word, I will try to condense my words to bring it to point. I have a genetic condition called Polycycstic kidney disease (PKD), which has been passed down through my father's line generationally (he is deceased). I am a divorced mom of two girls, who is currently on dialysis twice a week- but I am healthy from any other issues. My income has been reduced to part time to support my medical care. If I want to qualify for disability I would have to quit working and disability only covers about 1/3 of my income. Medicaid is currently covering me but because I cannot afford it, the National Kidney Foundation is bridging the gap of things not covered as well as co-pays. As a single mom it is not in my budget to afford coverage from the marketplace either. That whole system is a joke! Our current system does not reward the people that are working, only the people that do not work. The health/welfare programs it seems are designed to only help those who are dependent, not the people who are trying to be a participant in the work force, this continues the cycle of dependency. We should be helping the people that help themselves or create systems that people are required to level up to qualify for continued assistance, and then wean them off.
My stance on the current medical system is I believe the FDA or other organizations are blocking new technology and medications in order to keep people dependent on the money-making business of dialysis. I am requesting the release of certain peptides/amino acids and non-pharmaceutical medications that can help heal or prolong kidney function, such as BPC-157 and TB-500. BPC is shown to help soft tissue heal and TB is to support cardiovascular health, both of which are life-changing for people who must do dialysis, as it helps repair the damage in the body.
I have no doubt that there are many other medications the public is unaware of because of the conflict from profit based businesses. The American people have been made sick from the chemicals/hormones in our food sources and are being then forced into pharmaceuticals to 'fix' them, which make them dependent and sicker instead of well. I believe the Federal government/agencies should also be held accountable for limiting our knowledge and access, as well as the media who has also been bought out as well as the 'science'. It seems fairly apparent that the science is only being funded to support certain narratives that only benefit big pharma business. We can see lack of support/published studies for natural supplements and alternative medicines within the medical field.
I am also requesting the expedition of technology that has been withheld as well- mainly the technology of organ replacement and new techniques in blood cleaning, as well as potentially the organs grown in genetically modified pigs and CRISPR technology, or 3d printed organs. My immediate concern is the limitations for kidney donation, as the current waitlist for cadaver is up to 8 years. This poses a potential problem for people that are relatively healthy to develop other issues related to dialysis. The anti-rejection medications currently in use also run the risk of numerous types of cancers from extended use. This is a disturbing reality for people already struggling with the trauma of transplant- many of the medicine side effects are offering a bleak future.
Another looming crisis is the Co-vid vaccinations still being forced onto transplant listed people, they are withholding services if you use your God-given sovereignty, and denying because of protocols in place. I made the decision to not vaccinate due to untested results on people with my condition- I did not want to chose something that might cause future issues unseen. But now I potentially face being listed as non-compliant if I refuse. In turn I also do not want to take an organ that has been vaccinated, this is why the possibility of using a pig kidney or better yet an organ grown with my own stem cells would be the best possibility.
They have isolated the gene in which the PKD mutation occurs, I believe there is science that could make this come true. I also am lead to believe since they have isolated the gene, they could insert a genetic disruption to block the very genetic structures through CRISPR technology, in which causes this disease. The current amino acid they have created is currently too long to insert at a cellular level, but I believe it’s close. This particular treatment has been shown to not only slow the growth but also in some cases cause the cysts to reduce and shrink. The cyst growth is what forces the kidney to expand and blocks blood flow, thereby forcing a nephrectomy and transplant.
There is a current medicine as well which was released to supposedly slow the cyst growth, but this doesn't help me at the point I am now, however it risks damaging the liver. This is only a potential help for my children who may or may not be diagnosed in the future.
So you see my request is not just for me but rather the hope I have for my children that they will not suffer the same as I in waiting for a transplant. My children also understand the reality that they may choose to not have children because of wanting to end this genetic defect. It makes me incredibly sad to think they bear the weight of this decision, as well as missing out the joy it brings.
Please help my quest in putting pressure to release new science and technology that supports life for those of us that didn't choose this path of genetic defect.
Please hold accountable the people that have knowingly withheld cures and treatments in order to profit from our illnesses.
God bless and thank you,
Rachel Love, TX

Thursday at work I had a kidney cyst burst so I had to go into the ER- five o’clock traffic is the worst when you are in...
02/14/2026

Thursday at work I had a kidney cyst burst so I had to go into the ER- five o’clock traffic is the worst when you are in pain LET ME TELL YOU…overnight in ER and then another night upstairs and this afternoon released. The girls brought me a bag and visited with me a bit so that was helpful and needed❤️‍🩹Kidney pain is a special kind of pain and there’s really nothing to relieve it. But today is a new day and it’s only a bit sore now, so I’m off to go home to rest for another day!
Happy Valentine’s Day 💘
Thanks for the prayers and care💗

I am so thankful for the people that God puts in my life 💗🫶🏼🎁
01/30/2026

I am so thankful for the people that God puts in my life 💗🫶🏼🎁

This is tremendous news for halting the progression of PKD- shutting down the gene that expresses this mutation. Hope fo...
01/30/2026

This is tremendous news for halting the progression of PKD- shutting down the gene that expresses this mutation. Hope for future generations and at some point eradication🙌🏼 It’s important that we support this science in so many other areas as well for humanity.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/185HazXmjC/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Here’s more information 🤓
01/28/2026

Here’s more information 🤓

Curious about living kidney donation but not sure what it takes to become a donor? This guide explains the basic requirements and what transplant teams look for. But remember, every situation is different. The only way to know for sure is through a living kidney donor evaluation.

I got the call guys!!!🎁I have now been green lighted and out on the list for active matches for my kidney transplant! 🙌🏼...
01/25/2026

I got the call guys!!!🎁

I have now been green lighted and out on the list for active matches for my kidney transplant! 🙌🏼

My part for now is done ✅ I have kept up my health and all testing, I was notified that I “passed with flying colors,” The board voted I was an ideal candidate. I still need to hit my goal of $800 for extra medicines and 3 months of bills paid for my recovery time per the transplant team, “so that the transplant doesn’t bring additional stress.” My dear friend Dewan has surprised me with a go fund me account to help me meet this goal. For me personally this is a goal that at this point in time seems so big because I have to work part time and am currently literally living paycheck to paycheck. I have funneled this go fund me into its own medical account set aside specifically for my recovery time. It’s uncomfortable for me to ask for help - so I thank you for your support in giving me this opportunity to feel loved by you all.

I told my nurse on Friday in dialysis that I don’t like rollar coasters- but there are a couple I will ride, I make myself to push myself occasionally. My secret to getting thru it is closing my eyes as the coaster climbs, because my anxiety is great…but when it crests as you look over the plunge — I lean forward. I lean forward into the drop and tell myself “let’s go!”
This is my psychological trick when something hard is in my path - I’m going to lean forward and say “let’s go!”
So here we are, I hope you will embrace my same mentality, hold my hand and LEAN FORWARD 🙌🏼💖🎁

Feel free to share if so inclined🫶🏼

Rachel Love is one of those people God placed in my life when I needed them mos… Dewan Faulk needs your support for Support Rachel’s Kidney Transplant Journey

Dialysis…super thankful for it- but also not my favorite thing to do. It’s painful for me to get the needles, I have to ...
01/14/2026

Dialysis…super thankful for it- but also not my favorite thing to do. It’s painful for me to get the needles, I have to use lidocaine to my numb my arm and I became allergic to the skin cream so now they inject the lidocaine above my fistula. A fistula is a graft they create and put a type of tubing into the vein to reinforce the support for the dialysis needles to go into, over time there is a type of scarring that acts as a callous. There is one line that goes out and into the machine to filter and clean the blood, and then a second line that takes it back into the body. Unfortunately I am a super sensitive person so i can feel alot 🫠, when i first started with the heart catheter it caused many problems for me. Once they put my arm fistula in, those problems and the anxiety they caused slowly went away. Mostly my treatments go well and I play a video game, cruise social media, and watch a show. Then afterwards I usually go home and rest for a bit, then get up and do house chores. My NYE resolution is to start a hobby - so I’ve started a paint by number which is a restful and enjoyable thing!
Make today count💖🫶🏼🎁

Putting away Christmas always has a slightly melancholy feel to it…the sparkle and shine during the Holidays help give e...
01/02/2026

Putting away Christmas always has a slightly melancholy feel to it…the sparkle and shine during the Holidays help give every day a bit of a special feel. I often feel the gift of decorating is an opportunity to recall memories from the year prior and to have gratitude for getting to live another year- not something everyone gets. I hope this season finds you reflective on the moments you were fully present, not just the sparkle moments but some of the tougher times as well. I have collected ornaments since my first tree and I love seeing how beautiful everything looks together- even though some of those years left scars. I have gratitude now for both types of years because in me they have crafted a resilient, steady, creative and yes- still optimistic person. I have chosen to let those hard moments shape me into a better person; Instead of letting it turn me bitter- I will not allow anything else to take away parts of who I am from the past. Instead I take the ornaments off the tree and gently pack them away and wonder what new memories I will have next year when I unpack them again.

Happy New Year and let’s lean into a fresh new year with a spirit of excitement for new opportunities and adventure! 💖

Looking ahead into 2026, praying for my journey and the people who care for me in the medical field. I’m not anxious or ...
12/27/2025

Looking ahead into 2026, praying for my journey and the people who care for me in the medical field. I’m not anxious or afraid because God has always cared for me and He won’t stop now. I am leaning into His will for me and trying to let go of a timeline…all things work together for good.
Gratitude for the journey isn’t always an easy pill to swallow, but gratitude for God helping me get through it is on point!
May the coming year bring more love, laughter and adventure!
Merry Christmas and 🎄🫶🏼 Happy New Year 🎁

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