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Elderly mom stage 5

Mother is going to be 86. Last year she was at 25 efrg. Now she is at 14.She has moderate dementia and had a fall 6 weeks ago and has been in hospital and...

Mother is going to be 86. Last year she was at 25 efrg. Now she is at 14.She has...

Reech

•4 months ago

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If you still peeing, kidneys are working

my boyfriend was on dialysis for 4 years and the doctor working there maybe assisted him twice a year, at the beginning 2019 he was still peeing and after 3...

my boyfriend was on dialysis for 4 years and the doctor working there maybe assi...

Justicelover

•4 months ago

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Dialysis and appetite

Hello, Can someone please tell me if dialysis will improve appetite? Thank you

Hello, Can someone please tell me if dialysis will improve appetite? Thank you...

Mammamia33

•11 months ago

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Finally starting PD

It has been a long journey, but I finally start PD tomorrow. I am so excited to hopefully get my life back (or at least some of it)! It only took a surgery to...

It has been a long journey, but I finally start PD tomorrow. I am so excited to ...

MSWwv

•2 years ago

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MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

The LCSW that is the monitor for our support group at the transplant hospital where I was transplanted sent me some information about upcoming events relative...

The LCSW that is the monitor for our support group at the transplant hospital wh...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•2 years ago

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Difficulties of living with CKD 5 in África (Mozambique)

Hi dear all, I’m from Mozambique, I have 28 years old (married and my wife is pregnant for 2 months), I was diagnosed with CKD in 2018 when my creatinine was...

Hi dear all, I’m from Mozambique, I have 28 years old (married and my wife is pr...

munirbraganca

•2 years ago

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Restless Leg. Highly Annoying.

I m CKD End stage patient. Attending Haemodialysis since March,2022.I hv started developing Restless leg which does not let me sleep and has turned my life...

I m CKD End stage patient. Attending Haemodialysis since March,2022.I hv started...

CKD_SMK

•2 years ago

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How long before feeling the benefits of Dialysis?

My husband recently started dialysis. His GFR was in the range of 6-9. He's also anemic. He's 62 and his uncontrolled diabetes is the reason for his CKD....

My husband recently started dialysis. His GFR was in the range of 6-9. He's al...

Autumncolor

•3 years ago

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There is fun to be had and there's always room for change

Hi guys, first of all, I'd just like to say what a great site this is, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your community. I've been a renal patient...

Hi guys, first of all, I'd just like to say what a great site this is, and thank...

jessie2pigs

•3 years ago

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Traveling with Dialysis

I recently flew to another state to visit my mom and while traveling I thought about how it could be done while on PD and how best to go about it. It seemed...

I recently flew to another state to visit my mom and while traveling I thought a...

horsie63

•3 years ago

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How do you diet when you have CKD?

Hey guys. My dad is on his 3rd year of Hemodialysis. CKD stage 5. He's a 50 years old obese and is getting worse. It's like the dialysis isn't helping his body...

Hey guys. My dad is on his 3rd year of Hemodialysis. CKD stage 5. He's a 50 year...

acaellapes

•3 years ago

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Does anyone else have a horseshoe kidney?

Is there anyone else on this site or does anyone even know anyone who has a horseshoe kidney? There are no support groups or even doctors who have a clue. I...

Is there anyone else on this site or does anyone even know anyone who has a hors...

dreamwalker1016

•3 years ago

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Peeing

What happens when I stop peeing altogether?

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Retirement facility with dialysis

Does anyone know of retirement facilities in the New England area that offer dialysis within the facility?

Does anyone know of retirement facilities in the New England area that offer dia...

CalimariBabe

•3 years ago

1 Reply

How long can you live on dialysis and which one is the best home dialysis or the dialysis in a Dialysis centre I get confused very confused

How long can you live on Dialysis ? I was reading about this woman who had been on dialysis for 25 years it got me thinking which is the best dialysis the one...

How long can you live on Dialysis ? I was reading about this woman who had been ...

Tony04

•3 years ago

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Dyalisis& Osteoporosis

My son who is special needs( cerebral palsy) has been on dialysis for the past three months. His appetite is real bad , I supplement his diet with s Pithiest...

My son who is special needs( cerebral palsy) has been on dialysis for the past t...

Amrellessy66

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Vaginal Dryness & Bacterial Vaginosis

Does anyone deal with vaginal dryness or constant bacterial vaginosis? Ever since being on dialysis this has been an issue for me and no one has been of any...

Does anyone deal with vaginal dryness or constant bacterial vaginosis? Ever sinc...

KSewing95

•4 years ago

1 Reply

I’m really scared

I having my right kidney removed Friday. I am also having Whipple surgery for a pancreatic tumor. Two weeks ago I had a permacath out in for dialysis,( my...

I having my right kidney removed Friday. I am also having Whipple surgery for a...

rubysmom

•4 years ago

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Graft for Dialysis

I'm getting ready for dialysis. My vascular surgeon told me that my veins are too small for AV Fistula. He recommended that, although difficult to predict, I...

I'm getting ready for dialysis. My vascular surgeon told me that my veins are to...

Rognoni

•4 years ago

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Dialysis

Hi seeking help,I have been on dialysis three months, fistula in arm fine , but when needling is done hits my nerves and so painful that I don’t continue...

Hi seeking help,I have been on dialysis three months, fistula in arm fine , but...

raelers

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Feedback on those on dialysis

I am very near dialysis. I have been told about several methods and wondered which is easier , also interested in those who are doing theirs at home.

I am very near dialysis. I have been told about several methods and wondered wh...

GinLee

•4 years ago

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New to dialysis

I have been on dialysis for a year .I am a diabetic. My dad was on dialysis and passed at 58 waiting on a kidney. I feel like ive been given a death sentence....

I have been on dialysis for a year .I am a diabetic. My dad was on dialysis and ...

NurseRed

•4 years ago

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New and looking for advice and friends that can relate!

New here with stage 4 kidney disease. How did you decide it was time to get dialysis? Thanks!

New here with stage 4 kidney disease. How did you decide it was time to get dia...

Epril

•4 years ago

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To bring my creatinine count gradually back to normal. Do I have to decrease my protein intake? Or increase it? I have a family who need me?

My creatinine count is 11.5. What stage of CKD is mine? What must I do to increase protein intake to reduce my creatinine count as instructed?

My creatinine count is 11.5. What stage of CKD is mine? What must I do to increa...

Ramboar

•5 years ago

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Can we switch to Hospice Care after dialysis has been started?

Hi, My father is 81 years old and had a renal failure. We started dialysis but his health has become quite fragile. From the last 10-12 dialysis, we have to...

Hi, My father is 81 years old and had a renal failure. We started dialysis but ...

KCRG

•5 years ago

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Stopping treatment

I'd like to ask you if if anyone young who's on dialysis has ever wanted to stop their treatment??

I'd like to ask you if if anyone young who's on dialysis has ever wanted to stop...

Missthumper

•5 years ago

6 Replies

NOt starting dialysis at GFR 14 stage 4 kidney failure

Recently slipped into Stage 4 kidney failure GFR 14. I don't feel sick or any worse than what a 68 yr old woman should be experiencing. Has anyone remained at...

Recently slipped into Stage 4 kidney failure GFR 14. I don't feel sick or any wo...

cheslsa

•5 years ago

19 Replies

In there an equivalence in Europe for the Carol Mattix Award ?

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I heard about this great initiative from NKF who honors Home Dialysis Nurse for their initiatives and efforts to enhance the HHD...

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I heard about this great initiative from NKF who hon...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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End stage kidney failure in children

Hi Hope u all having a good day So recently my sister (shes 9) was diagnosed with CKD stage 5. Her efgr was12 and creatinine was 6.0. Blood urea 236.But...

Hi Hope u all having a good day So recently my sister (shes 9) was diagnosed wit...

TheMaverick

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Stage 5 and not getting dialysis ?

I have read posts of people in stage 5 and not getting dialysis, don’t you have symptoms , edema , breathing issues ?

I have read posts of people in stage 5 and not getting dialysis, don’t you have ...

Tktlady

•5 years ago

7 Replies

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Posts - Kidney Disease | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Disease

Dialysis posts

Elderly mom stage 5

If you still peeing, kidneys are working

Dialysis and appetite

Finally starting PD

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Difficulties of living with CKD 5 in África (Mozambique)

Restless Leg. Highly Annoying.

How long before feeling the benefits of Dialysis?

There is fun to be had and there's always room for change

Traveling with Dialysis

How do you diet when you have CKD?

Does anyone else have a horseshoe kidney?

Peeing

Retirement facility with dialysis

How long can you live on dialysis and which one is the best home dialysis or the dialysis in a Dialysis centre I get confused very confused

Dyalisis& Osteoporosis

Vaginal Dryness & Bacterial Vaginosis

I’m really scared

Graft for Dialysis

Dialysis

Feedback on those on dialysis

New to dialysis

New and looking for advice and friends that can relate!

To bring my creatinine count gradually back to normal. Do I have to decrease my protein intake? Or increase it? I have a family who need me?

Can we switch to Hospice Care after dialysis has been started?

Stopping treatment

NOt starting dialysis at GFR 14 stage 4 kidney failure

In there an equivalence in Europe for the Carol Mattix Award ?

End stage kidney failure in children

Stage 5 and not getting dialysis ?

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