PD and nutrition

[fartikins]

Hello- I have been reading with great interest about PD which does interest me but comes with a few complications. I am 5ft 10 in tall - weight is 160 - I need to lose some but one of the medications I have to take puts weight on. It states that you are allowed extra fluid on PD - does the allowance go by body weight?This really is a big concern for me - the extra food allowance does not bother me but the fluid does I suffer with bad constipation as well which does not go down well with PD - the fluid helps. Also I have read about some of the constipation mixtures you take with water that forms a gel - does that have to come out of your fluid allowance if you could allow it as a separate item I would always be drinking the constipation mixture to get the extra fluid. I know the allowance for HD is 32 fluid ounces but I was wondering how much more you are allowed on PD as it is more flexible - thanks

[RhenDutchess123]

I am on PD and I do not have a water restriction...but I am also still making some urine...My Neph told me that unless I begin to retain water he will allow me to choose how much I drink...I do stay under 60 ounces a day ( including my morning coffee) because I feel comfortable with that amount...I take a Vegetable Tablet Laxative every morning and I am not constipated....alot will depend on how stable your Dry Weight is and monthly labs

[fartikins in reply to RhenDutchess123]

Hello - thanks so much for the information. I was under the impression that you had to have no more than 32 fl oz of fluid per day - I found it fascinating that you were taking 60oz on PD per day. I was trying to find out if it was based on body weight and height etc but here in the UK we are a bit short on information that is why I find this site so helpful. Does having 60oz fluid have any detrimental effects on your body. I am not in that position just yet but I am trying to gather as much information as possible. Many thanks.

[RhenDutchess123 in reply to fartikins]

It has more to do with how much residual kidney function you have and how much urine you make....I do not swell, so my Neph let's me drink however much I want...I imagine as my kidneys slow ddouwn urine process he will like to see me reduce my fluids...I have been on PD for over a year and I would be happy to answer any questions that I can...I love PD...I do it on a Cycler at night while I sleep...I feel so much better...I think with PD they have less fluid restrictions because you do it every night, as with HD you only do it 3 times a week...The PD is more like your natural kidney

[fartikins]

Thanks so. much for your reply.

[RhenDutchess123]

A Vegetable Oil Base Laxative is gentler on your GI Tract than some Laxatives...as I am suppose to take it everyday while on PD...but whatever works for you...without raising Labs is probably good...

[RhenDutchess123]

Yep....I buy it at Walmart...but dont know if it's better than what you are already using...it works for me...

[Dora86]

Hi,I am on PD, I do the cycler every evening. I used to do manual PD but the cycler overnight definitely gives you more freedom. I'm lucky as I don't have a fluid allowance which is good as I have always drunk a lot. Your treatment will be tailored to the needs of your kidneys so it's best not to compare your care to what is on the Internet. Use the information as a guide but not gospel.

[fartikins in reply to Dora86]

thanl you for your reply