Kidney Disease with Ayesha Edmondson

Ayesha is a Peer Educator for Kidney Research UK, and she advocates for kidney donors from minority ethnic groups. After experiencing preeclampsia during the pregnancy of her first son Ayesha was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, FSGS.

She explains what a crucial organ the kidney is for the human body and the functions it performs, as well as symptoms to watch out for. Ayesha is passionate about helping to educate people about kidney disease and is encouraging patients to sign up for the research programme being run by Kidney Research UK.

24 years after her initial diagnosis Ayesha is at Stage 4 of kidney disease and is campaigning for a living donor.

If you are experiencing problems discussed in this podcast contact your GP or healthcare practitioner.

For support

• Kidney Research UK 
• Find out more about becoming a living Kidney donor 

Check out Ayesha’s Instagram account 

• Start the Conversation 

Hosted by Chantal Boyle and Paul Shriever, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

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