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Muscle Cramps

I've been doing home PD treatments for a year or so. I am having problems with a loss of appetite and muscle cramps in my legs and hands especially when doing...

I've been doing home PD treatments for a year or so. I am having problems with a...

PracBob

•4 years ago

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still confused

I was in a big hospital to do esames while I was waiting for the result I talked to a transplanted person I asked how she managed to get a living donor She...

I was in a big hospital to do esames while I was waiting for the result I talked...

Ninoestevao

•4 years ago

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My 1st week of PD at home

I started PD at home last week, 3 exchanges a day. I was pretty nervous the first time I was all by myself, but I went slowly and kept my instruction list at...

I started PD at home last week, 3 exchanges a day. I was pretty nervous the fir...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Rashes

Has anyone experienced breaking out in a rash. Possibly due to the PD solution..

Has anyone experienced breaking out in a rash. Possibly due to the PD solution....

yrufatt

•4 years ago

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Gout and End Stage Kidney Disease

So a couple of times over the last couple of months, I've experienced pain in my foot, around the big toe joint. My wife thinks it's gout. Is gout associated...

So a couple of times over the last couple of months, I've experienced pain in my...

RonZone

•4 years ago

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HD or PD which is better

HD or PD which is better.

prathamupadhyay

•4 years ago

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Can anyone tell me if only being born with 1 kidney and having a rare blood type will affect my treatment options?

I was diagnosed 3 days ago with Stage 4 Kidney Failure. I have my first Nephrology appointment scheduled for next Friday. Day 1, was spent being numb and...

I was diagnosed 3 days ago with Stage 4 Kidney Failure. I have my first Nephrol...

Imawawa2

•4 years ago

11 Replies

How Do I Handle My Severe Stress?

I'm new here. My husband has diabetes and kidney disease with projected dialysis beginning in 2 to 4 years. He's been on a low carb diet, lost a lot of...

I'm new here. My husband has diabetes and kidney disease with projected dialysi...

Darlenia

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Medicare Part B

My question today is, I'm still on my employer provided Blue Cross/Blue Shield, but a lady at the local dialysis clinic said it would also be beneficial to...

My question today is, I'm still on my employer provided Blue Cross/Blue Shield, ...

RonZone

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Glad you Don't Skip

I'm 53 with congenital kidney issues. Due to my mother having childhood diabetics I was born with just one kidney & a plethora of other urinary issues. As a...

I'm 53 with congenital kidney issues. Due to my mother having childhood diabetic...

Shelbert66

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Transportation

What do you wish transportation drivers would know about dialysis and/or your health?Tell us here via this survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J2PLTJX

What do you wish transportation drivers would know about dialysis and/or your he...

KelliC_NKF

•4 years ago

1 Reply

My dad has CKD stage 4.

Hi, I’m so glad to have found this group. My dad has been told today that his kidney disease has gone from stage 3 to stage 4. The doctor said that he thinks...

Hi, I’m so glad to have found this group. My dad has been told today that his ki...

Danidan25

•4 years ago

10 Replies

I'm new here

I'm nearing renal failure again & have no wish to restart dialysis. The few loved ones that I've told did not take it well & I'm feeling a bit selfish. I can't...

I'm nearing renal failure again & have no wish to restart dialysis. The few love...

theresathomas

•4 years ago

12 Replies

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

All posts for February 2020

Muscle Cramps

still confused

My 1st week of PD at home

Rashes

Gout and End Stage Kidney Disease

HD or PD which is better

Can anyone tell me if only being born with 1 kidney and having a rare blood type will affect my treatment options?

How Do I Handle My Severe Stress?

Medicare Part B

Glad you Don't Skip

Transportation

My dad has CKD stage 4.

I'm new here

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