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My husband is now down to 9 eGFR. In the UK they start dialysis as late as possible. I’m not sure why. I assumed at first that it was about money, as it...

I have a friend who freezes whenever she has dialysis treatments at Davita. Some of Davita's facilities will allow a blanket to be heated in a microwave,...

Hello, I've been on peritoneal dialysis for five years and I feel great. I'm 59 years old, female, African American. I'm very active. I teach four line dance...

I would like any feedback on post transplant patients. My husband would like to hear from people that has already been thru the surgery, how hard was it on...

Hello! How is everyone? I am hoping I might be able to pick someone's brain/ask questions. I started hemodialysis in May 2024 (in clinic). I have not been an...

Has anyone had anxiety about getting a fistula on an arm? What did you do about it? I use a chest catheter and I'm fine with that until I get a kidney...

I’ve been on Pd form5 months, I’m taking Miralax everyday, about a month ago I have pain when getting up from bed in the lower left abdomen now it’s radiating...

I was wondering if anyone has tried flying with your PD machine? It won't fit in the overhead on the plane and we have been uneasy to check it in baggage. You...

My husband has been on PD dialysis for 10 months. For the past month every time when he does the first fill he is having severe pain and burning. He isn't...

Hi I am 80yrs with a few issues ,the worst is my Emphasema I am on Oxygen ,the next is my Kidneys a lot of that is caused by my very high blood pressure it was...

Struggling to make a decision, mum is 64, in Africa, egfr is very low and creatinine very high. She walks, does everything as normal but some days she has...

I'm writing this because now I can laugh at it. I am not writing for sympathy but just to share how we all have trials and roadblocks, but we can get through...

Hello,So, I am getting a PD catheter put in this Friday for my first time. I been on dialysis for 13 years since I was 21 and I had a transplant 6 years ago...

My husband is on PD dialysis. He started out on the 1.5 solution and now they have him doing 2.5 and 1.5. Sometimes he has to do two 2.5 solutions. He always...

My name is Briana and I have a question. Is there anyone who has does dialysis and have heart failure? Did you have to change your lifestyle? Create a meal...

I’ve been working on putting together a comprehensive gift guide specifically for people with Kidney Disease:...

Husband is on Liberty cycler, gets 8000ml (using two bags) overnight. Second bag is over half full in morning. Any evidence that using the 2nd bag the next...

Ot's that time again.... Hello there Dear Santa, This is your buddy, Sidney. All I want for Christmas Is a slightly used kidney. Seems my set I had...

I have been a CKD patient since 1995 and been on dialysis for more than 12 years. This publication is designed to share my experience and notes as patient...

Emergencies and natural disasters can strike at any time. If you have kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have a kidney transplant, being prepared isn't just...

As most people we live ssi payment to ssi payment, heater needs freon and we don't have the funds. Does anyone know of any programs that we could contact for...

Happy New Year! Sharing this flyer for an upcoming webinar on living donation and kidney paired donor transplants.

I know this forum is for Kidney Dialysis but I am reaching out for help. I have Type1 dRTA. It has taken 5 years to diagnosis. I keep going into metabolic...

What is peritoneal dialysis and who can benefit from it? Today, Britney Dickerson, dialysis patient, and Jenny Wilson, Davita's regional director of home...

Good afternoon! I hope that you are well. I'm supporting my loved one on his journey to finding a living kidney donor. I imagine that many of you may be in...