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Chronic Constipation Since PD Prescription Changed

Since my Kt/V started declinng in May 2019, my renal nurse has changed the prescription for my PD treatments 4 times. Previously, i was doing fine dialysizing...

Since my Kt/V started declinng in May 2019, my renal nurse has changed the presc...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•5 years ago

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Transplant Recovery Equated to One Year on Chemotherapy?

One of our contributors on HealthUnlocked was told, in her evaluation for transplant by the Hospital Transplant Team, that the first year of recovering from a...

One of our contributors on HealthUnlocked was told, in her evaluation for transp...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•5 years ago

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•5 years ago

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KIDNEYS BEING THROWN AWAY INSTEAD OF TRANSPLANTED

My sister sent me this today:...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•5 years ago

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Ambulance Transport to Dialysis Sucks

Hi everyone, My name is Steven and I’m an EMT that works for an ambulance company primarily transporting patients to and from dialysis. I’m here because I...

Hi everyone, My name is Steven and I’m an EMT that works for an ambulance compa...

ImproveDialysis

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Electric feeling

I am on hemodialysis and when I run I end up feeling like electricity is running thru my body and massive headache, along with nausea at the end of my...

I am on hemodialysis and when I run I end up feeling like electricity is running...

Dewhurst71

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Suggestion for first travel on PD

Hi, I'm located in the US. This year has been a rough one going into end stage and then starting dialysis in June and with tons of disappointments on...

Hi, I'm located in the US. This year has been a rough one going into end stage a...

curiousmind2019

•5 years ago

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When is the right time?

I have eGFR of 11%, and am working full time. I'm generally very tired, and am starting to feel nauseous a lot of the time. My consultant isn't suggesting...

I have eGFR of 11%, and am working full time. I'm generally very tired, and am ...

JoanneLi

•5 years ago

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Blood Glucose Control on PD

With first pd session blood glucose increased by over 150 points. Does anyone have insulin management tips ? On pump so will adjust but concerned about...

With first pd session blood glucose increased by over 150 points. Does anyone ...

Jpeee

•5 years ago

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Looking for answers

my son is on dialysis and he's locked up I feel so helpless. Take mine Lord. i need help they want money so they provide dialysis, I want my son. I Called...

my son is on dialysis and he's locked up I feel so helpless. Take mine Lord. i ...

gerardmcneal01

•5 years ago

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Sleeping on PD and back pain

Do you get back pain when you sleep while you are dwelling? Are there certain tricks you have found that works for you? I can sleep only about 4 hours at a...

Do you get back pain when you sleep while you are dwelling? Are there certain tr...

curiousmind2019

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Weight Struggle

I can't lose weight. I follow a dialysis diet fairly closely. I admit sweets are my weakness. I try to eat more fruits than "goodies" & am good for awhile. I...

I can't lose weight. I follow a dialysis diet fairly closely. I admit sweets are...

Shelbert66

•5 years ago

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Time management skills during dialysis

Hello there, I am in search of better ways to manage my CKD. Doing peritoneal dialysis three time a week at nighttime. How do you keep up with your demands...

Hello there, I am in search of better ways to manage my CKD. Doing peritoneal di...

mhawk123

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Sharing Experience

I just want to communicate with other people that are on it who have been on hemo dialysis for 5+ years as I have been.

I just want to communicate with other people that are on it who have been on hem...

Shelbert66

•5 years ago

3 Replies

I am new new here and wondered if anyone going through pre transplant workup been diagnosed with hystoplasmosis

About a year ago I was trying to get on the transplant list. As part of the medical workup for a transplant, I was diagnosed with hystoplasmosis. Taking the...

About a year ago I was trying to get on the transplant list. As part of the med...

ladyhawk526

•5 years ago

1 Reply

National Kidney Registry's Transplant Hospital Ratings

FYI:...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Do you have drain pain?

Hi, I’m new here. I have polycystic kidney disease. The doctors say this is a hereditary disease, but I have no family history of anyone, alive or dead, ever...

Hi, I’m new here. I have polycystic kidney disease. The doctors say this is a ...

Djangosmom

•5 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

All posts for August 2019

Chronic Constipation Since PD Prescription Changed

Transplant Recovery Equated to One Year on Chemotherapy?

Receive $100 Amazon Gift Card for your Feedback, Friday August 30th (FULL)

KIDNEYS BEING THROWN AWAY INSTEAD OF TRANSPLANTED

Ambulance Transport to Dialysis Sucks

Electric feeling

Suggestion for first travel on PD

When is the right time?

Blood Glucose Control on PD

Looking for answers

Sleeping on PD and back pain

Weight Struggle

Time management skills during dialysis

Sharing Experience

I am new new here and wondered if anyone going through pre transplant workup been diagnosed with hystoplasmosis

National Kidney Registry's Transplant Hospital Ratings

Do you have drain pain?

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