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fell kt/v test

hey I had a uti that doesn’t want to go away I’m just finishing my second round of antibiotics. I ask dialysis center that will the Kt/v test be affected that...

hey I had a uti that doesn’t want to go away I’m just finishing my second round ...

Beachgirl32

•4 days ago

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Constipation - any ideas with restricted fluid intake because of dialysis?

I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables but that's getting old quickly

Vivace1

•4 days ago

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What a week!! (Starting HD, continued)

Where was I? Ah, yes. I had just spent 3 days in the hospital getting in-patient dialysis for my first three rounds. Low Venous Flowrate, but they seemed to...

Where was I? Ah, yes. I had just spent 3 days in the hospital getting in-patie...

PeaB4YouGo

•9 days ago

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Kidney Odor

I am a kidney patient and I have been experiencing a strong odor. Does anyone have any suggestions to help eliminate this issue??

I am a kidney patient and I have been experiencing a strong odor. Does anyone ha...

Family1225

•13 days ago

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% drinks

Hallo everyone. According to CKD diet the alcohol drinks are stricktly prohibited. But sometimes I break this rule. And I think many other people do that. I...

Hallo everyone. According to CKD diet the alcohol drinks are stricktly prohibit...

TomMilds

•14 days ago

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prednisone

Has anyone experienced hand tremors (hand shaking) while taking Prednisone?

Hdslimand62

•15 days ago

1 Reply

from PD to HD

Hi everyone. This is question is for anyone who is either having HD or has had PD and is switching to HD. I have been a PD patient since the beginning of my...

Hi everyone. This is question is for anyone who is either having HD or has had ...

Imaanforever

•15 days ago

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Delayed time getting your call answered

Anyone else on Nxstage having trouble getting through with a phone call, even while on treatment? I had an issue this am, got the "you're the next caller" and...

Anyone else on Nxstage having trouble getting through with a phone call, even wh...

Bassetmommer

•16 days ago

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Thrice a week vs Twice a week HD.

I recently started HD and they pulled out a lot of retained fluid….15 litres and counting. I feel much better. Ionly wish it was every 3 days instead of the...

I recently started HD and they pulled out a lot of retained fluid….15 litres and...

OldHat

•16 days ago

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Next stage

After 28 years of living with kidney disease I am finally moving to the next stage and will be getting a fistula installed on May 2nd. Would appreciate...

After 28 years of living with kidney disease I am finally moving to the next sta...

Oceanviewed

•17 days ago

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Feeling sick after HD (advice for my dad)

Hello! My dad (72) has been on HD for two years* now. Lately, he often finds that his blood pressure drops and he feels sick after he's returned home from...

Hello! My dad (72) has been on HD for two years* now. Lately, he often finds tha...

Agnes_Fleming

•23 days ago

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Officially Starting HD

So, my labs have finally gotten to the point where they've decided I need to start dialysis. eGFR at 6, high BUN, and high phosphorus point toward starting....

So, my labs have finally gotten to the point where they've decided I need to sta...

PeaB4YouGo

•30 days ago

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Possible liver disease

I am 3 years post transplant. Recently I haven't been feeling well and I had high infection markers. I was admitted to hospital for tests and my kidneys were...

I am 3 years post transplant. Recently I haven't been feeling well and I had hi...

Runquik123

•1 month ago

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exhausted after four weeks of P.D.

Is a feeling of exhaustion and low energy typical when beginning P.D.? My husband started it almost four weeks ago and it's working well, but he's discouraged...

Is a feeling of exhaustion and low energy typical when beginning P.D.? My husban...

Muesli24

•1 month ago

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Fiancé is in desperate need of a kidney

hi, My fiancé was born with a hereditary kidney disease. He’s been on dialysis for 3 years and is in dire need of a kidney. He’s been so positive and happy...

hi, My fiancé was born with a hereditary kidney disease. He’s been on dialysis ...

Nickywesley

•1 month ago

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Today is World Kidney Day!

At the National Kidney Foundation we are championing the fight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL - a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of ALL kidney...

At the National Kidney Foundation we are championing the fight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 month ago

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My Ckd journey

Hi my name is Dineshwaran.i was diagnosed with kidney failure in year 2003 when I was 19.was on dialysis for two years and did transplant on 2005. Donated by...

Hi my name is Dineshwaran.i was diagnosed with kidney failure in year 2003 when...

Dineshwaran

•1 month ago

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Team Talk

My Nephrologist listens to me but doesn't tell me anything. Just see you in 2 months-that never happens, 5 months if I am lucky. GFR is 14 now, seems......

My Nephrologist listens to me but doesn't tell me anything. Just see you in 2 m...

Hily

•1 month ago

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Can surplus/leftover dialysis supplies be donated to others?

Hello everyone, I recently ended Peritoneal Dialysis as I was blessed to receive a transplant just a few weeks ago. I have surplus supplies (solutions,...

Hello everyone, I recently ended Peritoneal Dialysis as I was blessed to receiv...

Madclan

•1 month ago

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Dialysis Decision

I've had CKD since 2012 and am now encroaching dialysis. In your opinion, what are the pros and cons with the three (3) types of dialysis?

I've had CKD since 2012 and am now encroaching dialysis. In your opinion, what ...

Blueskylynn

•1 month ago

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The Queen is here!

Hi all, it's been a while but I'm still going strong 😁 I didn't look back to see what was up the last time I was here. I am still not on dialysis and I've had...

Hi all, it's been a while but I'm still going strong 😁 I didn't look back to se...

HipHopQueen

•1 month ago

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Painful foot problems since dialysis

Several sores worsened on problem feet, some now infected. These areas on my feet’s worsened after starting dialysis. Anyone else experienced this issue? If...

Several sores worsened on problem feet, some now infected. These areas on my fe...

Doremikid

•2 months ago

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National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources

It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health with eight NKF programs designed to help you do just that. Learn more at:...

It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health wi...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 months ago

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Mindfulness and Kidney Disease

Dealing with a chronic illness like kidney disease or kidney failure can take a toll on a person’s mental health. Gary Petingola, a social worker certified to...

Dealing with a chronic illness like kidney disease or kidney failure can take a ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 months ago

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Can't get warm

In dialysis today I had them raise the temp on the machine from 36 to 37 as I was so cold. When I got in the car to drive home I turned the temp all the way...

In dialysis today I had them raise the temp on the machine from 36 to 37 as I wa...

horsie63

•2 months ago

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I need some help with this

I am having the most painful but weird cramping. It is only a night and it is getting worse, not better. Yesterday I had them and I did not have dialysis...

I am having the most painful but weird cramping. It is only a night and it is g...

Bassetmommer

•2 months ago

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Fistulagram

So this Wed (Feb 21) I go to the hospital for a fistulagram. My fistula was created on Dec 22 and at my last doc visit (Feb 15) he noted that it hasn't grown...

So this Wed (Feb 21) I go to the hospital for a fistulagram. My fistula was cre...

horsie63

•2 months ago

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Urine microalbumin

Iam 27 year old. Is it possible urine microalbumin value 0 in urine test? Normal range 0-30mg/l

Iam 27 year old. Is it possible urine microalbumin value 0 in urine test? Norma...

Jkhh

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Hemodialysis question

I did PD from Feb 2023 to July 2023 when it failed and sent me to hospital. In August they put a chest catheter in and I started hemodialysis. After 3...

I did PD from Feb 2023 to July 2023 when it failed and sent me to hospital. In ...

horsie63

•2 months ago

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Phosphorous questions

I have been on home hemo now for almost four months. My phosphorous has steadily increased. I never had issues with Phos until dialysis. They have put me on...

I have been on home hemo now for almost four months. My phosphorous has steadily...

Bassetmommer

•2 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

fell kt/v test

Constipation - any ideas with restricted fluid intake because of dialysis?

What a week!! (Starting HD, continued)

Kidney Odor

% drinks

prednisone

from PD to HD

Delayed time getting your call answered

Thrice a week vs Twice a week HD.

Next stage

Feeling sick after HD (advice for my dad)

Officially Starting HD

Possible liver disease

exhausted after four weeks of P.D.

Fiancé is in desperate need of a kidney

Today is World Kidney Day!

My Ckd journey

Team Talk

Can surplus/leftover dialysis supplies be donated to others?

Dialysis Decision

The Queen is here!

Painful foot problems since dialysis

National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources

Mindfulness and Kidney Disease

Can't get warm

I need some help with this

Fistulagram

Urine microalbumin

Hemodialysis question

Phosphorous questions

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