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Kidney Dialysis

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Cocktail Please: Bipolar/Spinal Cord Injury Now Dialysis

So I dived in and started posting last week after my visit to the dialysis educator. I didn't get into the fact that I have bipolar disorder and a spinal cord...

So I dived in and started posting last week after my visit to the dialysis educa...

•3 years ago

Oxygen question

Do any of you need oxygen at all? When my dad walks he has hard time breathing. Sitting he is ok.

Do any of you need oxygen at all? When my dad walks he has hard time breathing. ...

•3 years ago

Vein Mapping

I have vein mapping done next week. I'm worried about all these doctor's visits adding up in cost for copays, but what can I do I have to get things done. I...

I have vein mapping done next week. I'm worried about all these doctor's visits ...

•3 years ago

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Question about rides

How many people are able to drive themselves to dialysis?

How many people are able to drive themselves to dialysis?

•3 years ago

Too old at 56 to donate to my 79 year old mom? Long term effects?

I am a 56 year old, active mom of 4 kids ages 17-28. About 6 months ago my 79 year old mom informed our family that she is in end-stage KD due to kidney...

I am a 56 year old, active mom of 4 kids ages 17-28. About 6 months ago my 79 ye...

•3 years ago

He is out of the hospital

My dad just came home from the hospital he starts near home dialysis tomorrow. Said it’s 3 times a week.

My dad just came home from the hospital he starts near home dialysis tomorrow. S...

•3 years ago

The Queens first steps inside the Dialysis Center

Hi everyone. I went to dialysis education yesterday. It was the very first time I went inside a building I have past a million times knowing it was where...

Hi everyone. I went to dialysis education yesterday. It was the very first time...

•3 years ago

Does anyone doing dialysis suffer with IBS?

Hello I was just diagnosed with IBS, and I was wondering does anyone who does dialysis have this issue? And how do you find a balance with your meal plan?...

Hello I was just diagnosed with IBS, and I was wondering does anyone who does di...

•3 years ago

Why do others think I'm stupid for helping our family member

Hello I have a brother in the hospital recovering from covid thank God he will make a good recovery he's only allowed 1 visitor for 1 hour everyday. I went to...

Hello I have a brother in the hospital recovering from covid thank God he will m...

•3 years ago

What to do when dad gets home from hospital

My dad 79 and a veteran, just started kidney dialysis in the hospital. I live an hour and I am hoping they can setup rides to dialysis when he gets home. I am...

My dad 79 and a veteran, just started kidney dialysis in the hospital. I live an...

•3 years ago

New here, advice needed to support Dad.

Dad is 81 and is just starting his 6th year on dialysis. We were aware that there would be a time limit to its effectiveness and we think he is reaching that...

Dad is 81 and is just starting his 6th year on dialysis. We were aware that the...

Dad_on_dialysis

•3 years ago

NEW GFR POST TRANSPLANT

I was wondering how quickly after transplant the GFR starts showing some normalcy. From my blood test I had yesterday, thursday, I received the results and I...

I was wondering how quickly after transplant the GFR starts showing some normalc...

TaffyTwoshoes27

•3 years ago

The Wait is Over!

Received a Kidney!

Received a Kidney!

TaffyTwoshoes27

•3 years ago