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How do you sleep on PD Cycler?

Hi, i'm a PD patient. if you are on PD how are you able to sleep? they advertise PD that you can do it at night while you sleep however, I cannot sleep. I...

Hi, i'm a PD patient. if you are on PD how are you able to sleep? they adverti...

pdlife1

•2 years ago

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Queen in work done mode.

Had a rough night of sleeping including some cramping and numbness in both arms. I’m a side sleeper so I might have to try something else. Might have to try my...

Had a rough night of sleeping including some cramping and numbness in both arms....

HipHopQueen

•2 years ago

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Healing 56

Fsgs57 I'm not using my walker now using a cane. This to will be temporary. I'm still doing my exercises and getting stronger. The problem I have is, I'm...

Fsgs57 I'm not using my walker now using a cane. This to will be temporary. I'...

Fsgs57

•2 years ago

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A Queen with a crook in her neck

So I have to be a little silly with these titles, laughter is the greatest cure right? I literally do have a crook in my neck for the past three nights. Now...

So I have to be a little silly with these titles, laughter is the greatest cure ...

HipHopQueen

•2 years ago

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Be encouraged and stay healthy during your wait

Hello, I just wanted to encourage everyone to stay as healthy as possible while waiting for that big call. I was listed on 4 transplant listings in Texas. I...

Hello, I just wanted to encourage everyone to stay as healthy as possible while ...

Shepip51

•2 years ago

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I got the call!

I just wanted to share my positive news and encourage those of you waiting for a transplant. 4 weeks ago I got the call saying they had a suitable kidney for...

I just wanted to share my positive news and encourage those of you waiting for a...

Juliepkd

•2 years ago

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Hemo Dislysis

I am 78 yo , stage 5, and getting my fistula installed next week. I take BP meds, potassium binder, phosphorus binder with few other meds. I am not diabetic....

I am 78 yo , stage 5, and getting my fistula installed next week. I take BP meds...

htpi1543

•2 years ago

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Home Hemodialysis Dialysis Experience

NKF is looking for people currently on home hemodialysis (patients and caregivers!) to share their experience with one of our partners in a 1 hour zoom...

NKF is looking for people currently on home hemodialysis (patients and caregiver...

KelliC_NKF

•2 years ago

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Dialysis Alarm

I am having dialysis at home. I am deaf and do not hear the alarm when the machine malfunctions so wake up in the morning with dialysis not completed. Does...

I am having dialysis at home. I am deaf and do not hear the alarm when the machi...

granof8

•2 years ago

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Educated Queen

Since my original center is temporarily closed. I have started the process with another center and received education today. My biggest take away that the...

Since my original center is temporarily closed. I have started the process with ...

HipHopQueen

•2 years ago

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Time for Dialysis?

My current kidney function is at 17% and I recently got added to a transplant list. My nephrologist is telling me that it's up to me when I start dialysis. I'm...

My current kidney function is at 17% and I recently got added to a transplant li...

Picman322

•2 years ago

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Hi is it normal to be switched from “acute kidney damage” to “renal failure” even when kidneys still function & lab work from clinic is good

Still urinating normal amount, nothing odd about it. Went over a week without dialysis when my chest catheter malfunctioned and had no ill side effects Labs...

Still urinating normal amount, nothing odd about it. Went over a week without d...

MrDarhk89

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Iron infusion

Can my weekly iron infusion give me blood in my urine

jeannette65

•2 years ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

All posts for June 2022

How do you sleep on PD Cycler?

Queen in work done mode.

Healing 56

A Queen with a crook in her neck

Be encouraged and stay healthy during your wait

I got the call!

Hemo Dislysis

Home Hemodialysis Dialysis Experience

Dialysis Alarm

Educated Queen

Time for Dialysis?

Hi is it normal to be switched from “acute kidney damage” to “renal failure” even when kidneys still function & lab work from clinic is good

Iron infusion

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