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longest time with a chest catheter?

hi everyone, I’m so scared about fistulas that I’m considering not getting one. What is the longest you guys have gone with chest catheters? Any exchanges in...

hi everyone, I’m so scared about fistulas that I’m considering not getting one. ...

Travelkid

•8 months ago

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Anxious about getting fistula

hi. I’ve been on HD for several months now and it’s time to get access. I HATE blood draws, or me a year is too much. So now that it’s time to face this, I’m...

hi. I’ve been on HD for several months now and it’s time to get access. I HATE ...

Travelkid

•8 months ago

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Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Dialysis and kidney transplant are the only two treatments for people with kidney failure. It is also important for patients to continue managing any other...

Dialysis and kidney transplant are the only two treatments for people with kidne...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•8 months ago

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swelling eyes

Hi everyone. How do you guys dealing with swelling eyes? After 2-3 days without dialysis I've got "huge" bags under my eyes especially when I waking up....

Hi everyone. How do you guys dealing with swelling eyes? After 2-3 days with...

TomMilds

•9 months ago

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anxiety during dialysis

Hi. My mom is 90. a multitude of health problems lead to her finally having to go on dialysis. She has been on it, and in and out of the hospital and rehab,...

Hi. My mom is 90. a multitude of health problems lead to her finally having to...

Hidden

•9 months ago

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pd dialysis and swimming ?

last week it was so hot here I wanted to get in a pool so bad. But I’m extra careful with my exit site . But I read stories where people say they swim in the...

last week it was so hot here I wanted to get in a pool so bad. But I’m extra ca...

Beachgirl32

•9 months ago

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Fistula surgery

Has anyone ever have to have fistula surgery in the same arm multiple times? This is my 3rd surgery in the same arm

Has anyone ever have to have fistula surgery in the same arm multiple times? Thi...

Quita55

•9 months ago

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Day 1

I want to start this by saying I am the spouse of a grumpy man. What are you supposed to expect day one of PD surgery. We tried to go home and they left it...

I want to start this by saying I am the spouse of a grumpy man. What are you sup...

Sleepywife

•9 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

All posts for August 2023

longest time with a chest catheter?

Anxious about getting fistula

Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

swelling eyes

anxiety during dialysis

pd dialysis and swimming ?

Fistula surgery

Day 1

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