Pain in arms

[HealthyAscian]

Hi I have a fistula but not yet on dialysis and I have had to have it widened twice since the last time both my arms have pain and are stiff is this normal I am even having trouble getting dressed any help will be much appreciated

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In kidney failure amyloid proteins in the blood rise, and can separate and clump together forming amyloid deposits into a variety of tissue and organs, including joints and tendons. This can result in symptoms of joint stiffness, pain and swelling. So it may be that it is nothing to do with your fistula, just a symptom of your reduced kidney function.