For those of you who are unsure whether or not you have kidney disease, or those of you who are newly diagnosed, this maybe a valuable checklist to take in to your next consultation. In this way your doctor or naturopath will know exactly what kidney symptoms you are experiencing, which will enable them to better assess you and treat you. For those with long-standing diagnosed kidney disease, please note that this is a great tool to assess your treatment progress. Numbers on a piece of paper (test results) will only tell you half of your health picture, and therefore noting your kidney symptoms regularly will give you a broader picture of your health and how well your treatment program is working for you.