My Dad has chronic nephritis and now he is down to only 14% function which puts him at stage 5
The Dr is not suggesting dialysis, my dad is 86 and has not really asked why it's not being offered. I am looking at diet etc and any supplements that might help him but everything I read online seems to differ. Does anyone have any advice? I live in the US and it's very difficult being this far away.
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Thank you, this is very encouraging. He was doing well and then when his numbers dropped below 15% he became quite down, although I think his state of mind is a bit better now. He is trying to go out for walks and get fresh air even though he also spends a lot of time in bed. He claims that he is not "a candidate for dialysis" so I am going to make sure that he asks the Dr at his next appointment what that means as he really has no other health issues.
Wishing you all the best and thank you for your response.
Not sure on the us but in the uk there are people in their 80s on dialysis my husband has several in his unit the oldest is 87 at the moment, maybe they will talk to him about it soon x
usually dialysis is discussed at around 14% so maybe they might discuss it with him it depends how well otherwise he is i imagine my husband says the man who travels with him to dialysis is 87 & he still leads a pretty active life has no other issues like heart or anything & no dementia signs so they can do well on it he's been on it for about 2 years he said x
According to his specialist, he is not "a candidate for dialysis". I am going to make sure that he asks the Dr at his next appointment what that means. He has no other health issues.
I am 86, living in U.S, and have stage 3 kidney disease. I've read that studies show that people over 65 do not usually benefit from dialysis. For diet advice, I recommend National Kidney Foundation's publications, telephone line, and one-day course.
I am in stage 5 in US. GFR is 11. Not on dialysis. I follow a program called kidney disease solution which involves changing diet, exercise and supplements. You're dad must be doing pretty well to be in his 80's and still have that much function. Try not to worry too much. You are in my prayers. God can do anything!
My dad lives in Poland and has just begun dialysis at the age of 92. Good idea to go with him to next appointment, from experience I know it was difficult for my dad to understand what was being said, or perhaps a generation thing, not wanting to push for answers. Or even cultural issue. Good luck
I live in another country so that isn't possible, but my mother will go next time. She can be more forthcoming with questions so we will make sure we get some answers. Thank you.
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