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My Brother is refusing dialysis treatments

We are trying to get Our Brother to continue his dialysis treatments. He has missed six treatments and is very weak. This is very frustrating, because he...

We are trying to get Our Brother to continue his dialysis treatments. He has mis...

LBG69T

•2 days ago

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Hello I'm new , my partner has end stage 4 CKD I'm from nz wellington

Hi there , I really hate this disease , I have seen how it can just destroy people. their minds too! having no energy and feeling washed out. My partner is...

Hi there , I really hate this disease , I have seen how it can just destroy peop...

LongLife8888

•5 days ago

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Solo home hemodialysis can be safe for patients and clinicians

April 07, 2025 Solo home hemodialysis can be safe for patients and clinicians Among the top three barriers to home dialysis, cited independently by both...

April 07, 2025 Solo home hemodialysis can be safe for patients and clinicians ...

FelineFandom146

•8 days ago

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Bionic Kidney "The Kidney Project" is nearing clinical trials....Let's all support this, it can change our lives

Hi Everyone, I have been a follower of the Kidney Project out of UCSF for the last 5-6 years. Dr Shuvo and his team are doing a fantastic job to bring this...

Hi Everyone, I have been a follower of the Kidney Project out of UCSF for the l...

Dialysis_Saves

•11 days ago

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How a Kidney Failure Diagnosis and Transplant Inspired a Future Doctor

After battling kidney failure and receiving a transplant, Andrew is determined to become a doctor and change lives. Read more:...

After battling kidney failure and receiving a transplant, Andrew is determined t...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•15 days ago

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Long road

Yes I'm 36 and been on dialysis since u was 18 I live in Paducah Kentucky and it's been a rollercoaster of a ride. I started out young and. Didn't want to...

Yes I'm 36 and been on dialysis since u was 18 I live in Paducah Kentucky and it...

Proteinshakeman

•23 days ago

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advice

on my previous post i want to add that my partner is dizzy and breathless this is all happening so quickly does this sound like hes going to stage 5?

on my previous post i want to add that my partner is dizzy and breathless this i...

LongLife8888

•24 days ago

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Anyone here on Peritoneal dialysis (PD) with Parkinson's (PD)?

Hi, I am 75 years old, have CKD and my nephrologist is recommending PD dialysis for me. I'm at the point where it's going to be needed in the future because my...

Hi, I am 75 years old, have CKD and my nephrologist is recommending PD dialysis ...

qigonger

•28 days ago

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LIVING WITH DIALYSIS-NEED ADVICE

As I stated in previous posts, my husband 74 has been on dialysis just over 1 year. In the last 2-3 months his legs have really gotten weaker. We first thought...

As I stated in previous posts, my husband 74 has been on dialysis just over 1 ye...

dkesterson1

•29 days ago

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We are survivors, don't lose heart brothers & sisters!

The best thing I can say to all of you is that I am still standing and doing well post 12 years on dialysis. This has not happened overnight but with some...

The best thing I can say to all of you is that I am still standing and doing wel...

Dialysis_Saves

•30 days ago

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Today is World Kidney Day!

On #WorldKidneyDay, we take a moment to honor those we've lost, stand with those navigating their kidney disease journey, and recognize the caregivers who...

On #WorldKidneyDay, we take a moment to honor those we've lost, stand with those...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 month ago

1 Reply

hey, anyone tries herbs that can avoid dylasis,,?

taking herbs to avoid dylasis.

HenryFoo

•1 month ago

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What to do during hemodialysis sessions?

What do people do during HD session? I try to sleep at least an hour, resulting in 2 or 3 more remaining hours. Is there anything I can do besides watching...

What do people do during HD session? I try to sleep at least an hour, resulting ...

Snowcountry

•1 month ago

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Getting Better

Been on dialysis for 6 or more months, but getting ready to try home dialysis, hope it works. For those of you who believe in Jesus, prayer is powerful. I was...

Been on dialysis for 6 or more months, but getting ready to try home dialysis, h...

sammye11

•1 month ago

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Living with Dialysis

I am a retired nurse who is in ESRD and the biggest adjustment that I just can’t come to terms with is being the other side of the bed sort of to speak. Being...

I am a retired nurse who is in ESRD and the biggest adjustment that I just can’t...

Betnir

•1 month ago

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hand cramping

I sometimes get ramps in my left hand where my hand locks up into a claw shape. That is the same side as my forearm fistula. It usually happens when I have...

I sometimes get ramps in my left hand where my hand locks up into a claw shape. ...

VermontRN

•1 month ago

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Nee to group

I just joined this group. I’ve been on hemodialysis for about four to five years now.

I just joined this group. I’ve been on hemodialysis for about four to five year...

VermontRN

•1 month ago

1 Reply

kidney disease skin condition

I have ESKD and I bruise very easily. I was wondering if post kidney transplant will resolve or help this issue.

I have ESKD and I bruise very easily. I was wondering if post kidney transplant ...

Betnir

•1 month ago

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My dialysis journey

I recently joined this group. I’ve been on hemo in center for over two and half years. I’m almost 48 and trying to be a care taker for my mother of 82 who is...

I recently joined this group. I’ve been on hemo in center for over two and half ...

Hope4577

•1 month ago

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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

•2 months 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

•2 months 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

•2 months ago

33 Replies

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

•2 months 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

•2 months 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•2 months 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

•2 months 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

•2 months ago

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Free Webinar Tomorrow: Understanding Living Donation

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Tupelohoney25

•2 months 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

•3 months 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

•3 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

My Brother is refusing dialysis treatments

Hello I'm new , my partner has end stage 4 CKD I'm from nz wellington

Solo home hemodialysis can be safe for patients and clinicians

Bionic Kidney "The Kidney Project" is nearing clinical trials....Let's all support this, it can change our lives

How a Kidney Failure Diagnosis and Transplant Inspired a Future Doctor

Long road

advice

Anyone here on Peritoneal dialysis (PD) with Parkinson's (PD)?

LIVING WITH DIALYSIS-NEED ADVICE

We are survivors, don't lose heart brothers & sisters!

Today is World Kidney Day!

hey, anyone tries herbs that can avoid dylasis,,?

What to do during hemodialysis sessions?

Getting Better

Living with Dialysis

hand cramping

Nee to group

kidney disease skin condition

My dialysis journey

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

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