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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

•3 days 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

•4 days 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

•5 days 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

•5 days 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

•8 days 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

•10 days 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

•10 days 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

•13 days 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

•13 days 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

•14 days 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

•14 days 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

•15 days 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•16 days 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

•20 days 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

•21 days 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

•22 days 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

•22 days ago

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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

•23 days ago

1 Reply

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

•25 days 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

•28 days 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

•29 days ago

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Traveling with PD Machine

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...

I was wondering if anyone has tried flying with your PD machine? It won't fit in...

dkesterson1

•1 month ago

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My nightmare month

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...

I'm writing this because now I can laugh at it. I am not writing for sympathy bu...

Bassetmommer

•1 month ago

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Using bags for 2nd night with cycler

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...

Husband is on Liberty cycler, gets 8000ml (using two bags) overnight. Second ba...

PDcaretaker

•1 month ago

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pain in lower left abdomen

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’ve been on Pd form5 months, I’m taking Miralax everyday, about a month ago I h...

Emzdad

•1 month ago

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Type 1 Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis

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...

I know this forum is for Kidney Dialysis but I am reaching out for help. I have...

Sprout2024

•1 month ago

1 Reply

PD filling

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...

My husband has been on PD dialysis for 10 months. For the past month every time ...

dkesterson1

•1 month ago

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PD placement

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...

Hello,So, I am getting a PD catheter put in this Friday for my first time. I bee...

Wonderwoman25

•1 month ago

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Mum 64 EGFR 2, Creatinine 1478

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...

Struggling to make a decision, mum is 64, in Africa, egfr is very low and creati...

e_jetbrains

•1 month ago

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Hot Topics in Kidney Health: What is Peritoneal Dialysis?

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

What is peritoneal dialysis and who can benefit from it? Today, Britney Dickerso...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 month ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

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

Traveling with PD Machine

My nightmare month

Using bags for 2nd night with cycler

pain in lower left abdomen

Type 1 Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis

PD filling

PD placement

Mum 64 EGFR 2, Creatinine 1478

Hot Topics in Kidney Health: What is Peritoneal Dialysis?

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