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Kidney Dialysis

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Splish Splash for the Queen

I went to the nephrologist last week. He said I'm stable so I can return in two months. No dialysis yet. I'm thankful. I also go to the transplant center at...

I went to the nephrologist last week. He said I'm stable so I can return in two ...

•3 years ago

I don't like PD

I have been doing PD dialysis for 5 days and I don't like it because of the cramping is this unusual? I feel like I want to go back to doing hemodialysis in...

I have been doing PD dialysis for 5 days and I don't like it because of the cram...

•3 years ago

Anxiety and fear

Hi I'm new at doing PD dialysis at home and I'm already feeling anxiety and fear. I have noticed that my dry weight has gone up some is this normal? What can I...

Hi I'm new at doing PD dialysis at home and I'm already feeling anxiety and fear...

•3 years ago

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Help my Momma

Hey all. I am new here and have a few questions I would love to get your input on. My mom recently had her 3rd stroke on may 1st. She has stage 4 kidney...

Hey all. I am new here and have a few questions I would love to get your input o...

•3 years ago

Hot Topics In Kidney Health: How kidney disease affects your mental health

People with kidney disease face mental health struggles such as depression or anxiety, which often goes overlooked or undertreated. We spoke with a mentor and...

People with kidney disease face mental health struggles such as depression or an...

Partner•3 years ago

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First day of dialysis

HI Everyone. Im a newbie to the dialysis thread. Just about to start my first dialysis today. Gfr is at 6% but apart from fatigue, I feel fine. I am an...

HI Everyone. Im a newbie to the dialysis thread. Just about to start my first d...

•3 years ago

Adjust Crown, Mood Roller Coaster Begin

I meet with my nephrologist this week. Always nerve wrecking. The highs and lows of all of this are definitely a roller coaster and I know I still haven't...

I meet with my nephrologist this week. Always nerve wrecking. The highs and lows...

•3 years ago

Pd home changing to cycler severe edema.

I am currently on pd home dialysis. I felt as if it had stopped working and my Dr recently confirmed this. I have severe lower calf edema. It’s red spotty,...

I am currently on pd home dialysis. I felt as if it had stopped working and my D...

•3 years ago

Transplant Waitlist Survey

If you are currently registered on the national kidney transplant waitlist OR have received at least one kidney transplant from a deceased donor in the past we...

If you are currently registered on the national kidney transplant waitlist OR ha...

•3 years ago

Lost a jewel from my Crown

Last night I got news that the kidney transplant center I was planning on using, if I was approved, has voluntarily put their program on hold pending a review...

Last night I got news that the kidney transplant center I was planning on using,...

•3 years ago

Leg pain in dialysis patients

I am on twice a week dialysis and experiencing continuous leg pain and weakness. I am taking multivitamins, iron supplements but not much relief. Any idea how...

I am on twice a week dialysis and experiencing continuous leg pain and weakness....

•3 years ago