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fistula

son is in the hospital right now he went in because his CO2 was high they truly didn't got rid of the CO2 by putting a tracheotomy in and a ventilator now he's...

son is in the hospital right now he went in because his CO2 was high they truly ...

oracwilson

•8 days ago

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TennKid55

Greetings to all. This is my first time on website. Posts I have read so far have been enlightening. Quick overview of my story as follows: I was under renal...

Greetings to all. This is my first time on website. Posts I have read so far hav...

TennKid55

•8 days ago

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New fistula problems

Good afternoon. My husband was diagnosed with ESRD in June of last year., A few weeks ago they began using his fistula for dialysis. On Friday and today...

Good afternoon. My husband was diagnosed with ESRD in June of last year., A few...

Pungo68

•12 days ago

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Filing a complaint as a patient when retaliation is a major concern

Hello, everyone! I’m hoping you guys might have some advice on how to handle a delicate situation. My mom has noticed some unsafe practices at her clinic,...

Hello, everyone! I’m hoping you guys might have some advice on how to handle a d...

Learning_as_we_go

•13 days ago

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Xyphozah

I have been taking this for 3 weeks,1 pill a day.The dose is 2 per day but they told me just to take 1 because diarrhea is one of the side effects.Not supposed...

I have been taking this for 3 weeks,1 pill a day.The dose is 2 per day but they ...

lovemesomeflowers

•13 days ago

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National Kidney Foundation's 75th Anniversary: Top Milestones That Changed Kidney Care

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is turning 75! Since 1950, we’ve worked to make kidney care better, fairer, and more affordable. From helping secure...

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is turning 75! Since 1950, we’ve worked to ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•20 days ago

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Got rid of the Itch

Finally, after many, many months of suffering with an all-body itch, I have gotten rid of it. It was so bad that I would wake up bloody in places from...

Finally, after many, many months of suffering with an all-body itch, I have gott...

Bassetmommer

•22 days ago

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Free Webinar Tomorrow: Understanding Living Donation

Happening tomorrow! Scan the QR Code or copy and paste this link in your browser 🗓️bit.ly/49ubNyO to register

Happening tomorrow! Scan the QR Code or copy and paste this link in your browser...

Tupelohoney25

•26 days ago

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Free Webinar Tomorrow: Understanding Living Donation

🗓️ Date: Tomorrow ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST 📍 Register Here: bit.ly/49ubNyO (copy and paste link in browser) or scan QR code in the flyer

🗓️ Date: Tomorrow ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST 📍 Register Here: bit.ly/49ub...

Tupelohoney25

•26 days ago

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Probably a foolish question

I’m assuming that my husband’s dialysis will begin very soon because his eGFR was 9 a few of weeks ago. We’re in the UK and dependent on the National Health...

I’m assuming that my husband’s dialysis will begin very soon because his eGFR wa...

Escabeche

•1 month ago

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Queentessentially hip hop

Lately it's been Jill Scott who has calmed my nerves. I'm going to switch to Alicia Keys (lots of great songs to sing along to with her...

Lately it's been Jill Scott who has calmed my nerves. I'm going to switch to Ali...

HipHopQueen

•1 month ago

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Health history

I have had 2stokes both hospitalised as found unconscious since then I've been admitted again to hospital unconscious, where I was found to have CKDI was in...

I have had 2stokes both hospitalised as found unconscious since then I've been a...

Crispylover

•1 month ago

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Low Hemoglobin

On 1/7 my regular labs showed hemoglobin at 7.9. In Dec it was 10.5 and Nov was 11.0 so a decline. I was getting Mircera at 100 mg but they increased it to...

On 1/7 my regular labs showed hemoglobin at 7.9. In Dec it was 10.5 and Nov was...

horsie63

•1 month ago

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Starting the dialysis journey

Hi, mom is 80 and has CKD stage V (eGFR 8-10) in addition to diabetes. We’ve been avoiding the dialysis discussion until she had a recent minor fall, likely...

Hi, mom is 80 and has CKD stage V (eGFR 8-10) in addition to diabetes. We’ve bee...

ChordomaChampion

•1 month ago

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Advise

My Hubby has a eGFR of 15 December 2024 Stage 4 eGFR 27 6 years ago…. Referral to Clinic For Dialysis… May not start yet!!...

My Hubby has a eGFR of 15 December 2024 Stage 4 eGFR 27 6 years...

Brim-Tal

•1 month ago

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And the fun keeps on coming

Ok, this is not complaining but sharing and also an awareness or warning for anyone going into surgery for anything. As some of you know, I had to lose weight...

Ok, this is not complaining but sharing and also an awareness or warning for any...

Bassetmommer

•1 month ago

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Side effects from PD dialysis solution

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 husband is on PD dialysis. He started out on the 1.5 solution and now they ha...

dkesterson1

•2 months ago

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It aint nice getting old as the body says enough is enough you are on your own.......... Im off.

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...

Hi I am 80yrs with a few issues ,the worst is my Emphasema I am on Oxygen ,the n...

KKKaty

•2 months ago

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Trouble on hemodialysis

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...

Hello! How is everyone? I am hoping I might be able to pick someone's brain/ask ...

Missingthesun

•2 months ago

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Heart Failure

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...

My name is Briana and I have a question. Is there anyone who has does dialysis ...

Quita55

•2 months ago

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Staying Warm During Dialysis

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,...

I have a friend who freezes whenever she has dialysis treatments at Davita. Som...

Hotcoffee

•2 months ago

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Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips for Kidney Patients

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...

Emergencies and natural disasters can strike at any time. If you have kidney dis...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 months ago

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Peritoneal Dialysis for five years.

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...

Hello, I've been on peritoneal dialysis for five years and I feel great. I'm 59 ...

QueenGee

•2 months ago

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KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

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...

I would like any feedback on post transplant patients. My husband would like to ...

dkesterson1

•2 months ago

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12 years and counting on dialysis

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...

I have been a CKD patient since 1995 and been on dialysis for more than 12 years...

Dialysis_Saves

•2 months ago

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eGFR of 9

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...

My husband is now down to 9 eGFR. In the UK they start dialysis as late as possi...

Escabeche

•2 months ago

26 Replies

Help needed

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...

As most people we live ssi payment to ssi payment, heater needs freon and we don...

Yacky69

•2 months ago

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Can anyone provide feedback on a Kidney Disease gift guide?

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

I’ve been working on putting together a comprehensive gift guide specifically fo...

SpryGuy

•2 months ago

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Webinar: Understanding Living Donation

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

Happy New Year! Sharing this flyer for an upcoming webinar on living donation an...

Tupelohoney25

•2 months ago

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Fistulas

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...

Has anyone had anxiety about getting a fistula on an arm? What did you do about...

Spockfriend

•2 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

fistula

TennKid55

New fistula problems

Filing a complaint as a patient when retaliation is a major concern

Xyphozah

National Kidney Foundation's 75th Anniversary: Top Milestones That Changed Kidney Care

Got rid of the Itch

Free Webinar Tomorrow: Understanding Living Donation

Free Webinar Tomorrow: Understanding Living Donation

Probably a foolish question

Queentessentially hip hop

Health history

Low Hemoglobin

Starting the dialysis journey

Advise

And the fun keeps on coming

Side effects from PD dialysis solution

It aint nice getting old as the body says enough is enough you are on your own.......... Im off.

Trouble on hemodialysis

Heart Failure

Staying Warm During Dialysis

Emergency and Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips for Kidney Patients

Peritoneal Dialysis for five years.

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

12 years and counting on dialysis

eGFR of 9

Help needed

Can anyone provide feedback on a Kidney Disease gift guide?

Webinar: Understanding Living Donation

Fistulas

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