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Kidney Dialysis

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turned down transplant

Hi there comrades, My husband (age 56) just turned down ‘ the call’ and I am , we are absolutely shaken by the decision even though we spoke about it before...

Hi there comrades, My husband (age 56) just turned down ‘ the call’ and I am ,...

•1 year ago

TO EVERYONE: I have TONS of Nutritional Information From the USDA Website I Can Share

I downloaded 15 spreadsheets from the USDA website. 13 of them are different food groups with potassium, phosphorous, and sodium values (over 100 foods listed...

I downloaded 15 spreadsheets from the USDA website. 13 of them are different fo...

•1 year ago

low phosphorus

My phosphorus levels are low so now I’m trying to eat high phosphorus foods. I had my husband bring me a coke which is weird as I’ve not had a coke in several...

My phosphorus levels are low so now I’m trying to eat high phosphorus foods. I h...

•1 year ago

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Can Someone Tell Me About the Supplies Needed for Home Hemo?

I am going to try home hemo. I have been on PD before and being by myself the supplies and getting rid of the trash was overwhelming. I was told by my Dr. it...

I am going to try home hemo. I have been on PD before and being by myself the s...

•1 year ago

AV INSTALLATION ISSUES

I had av fistula installed in my left forearm a week ago. I have severe itching on the upper part of my forearm or sensitivity. I also intermittenly have...

I had av fistula installed in my left forearm a week ago. I have severe itchin...

•1 year ago

Graft for hemo

Due to my tiny veins I’ll probably have to have a graft. Anyone have experience with one? Will I be able to shower? I can’t with this chest catheter. How...

Due to my tiny veins I’ll probably have to have a graft. Anyone have experience...

•1 year ago

Back home from hospital

Got released Thursday after dialysis and back home by 530 pm. Took forever to get the discharge paperwork, get the IV out and the supplies to change my...

Got released Thursday after dialysis and back home by 530 pm. Took forever to ge...

•1 year ago

Still in hospital

After close to 3 weeks I finally got the chest tube out. Next steps are going home and getting back to walking.

After close to 3 weeks I finally got the chest tube out. Next steps are going h...

•1 year ago

Amino Acids-Protein Hydrolysate - the generic form of Pro-Stat RC.

Does anyone on Dialysis use Amino Acids-Protein Hydrolysate, the generic form of Pro-Stat RC? If so, how does it taste. I've tried LiquaCel and it's just...

Does anyone on Dialysis use Amino Acids-Protein Hydrolysate, the generic form of...

•1 year ago

High calorie foods

Since being in the hospital I’ve lost weight. I need to put on 10-15 pounds. Can anyone recommend high calorie foods but I’m lactose intolerant so can’t do...

Since being in the hospital I’ve lost weight. I need to put on 10-15 pounds. Ca...

•1 year ago

Information about Kidney failure and DIET

‘“Kidney ni Not” by Dorothy Chang-Van Horn is an informative book regarding kidney failure. It includes acceptable ethnic foods. it’s available at...

‘“Kidney ni Not” by Dorothy Chang-Van Horn is an informative book regarding kidn...

•1 year ago

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Digestive symptoms post dialysis

my husband has been on center hemodialysis for about a year and a half. None of the medical staff seem to be able to understand or help with the extreme...

my husband has been on center hemodialysis for about a year and a half. None of ...

•1 year ago

Dialysis, what are the cons?

I'm a way off from having to have dialysis but am wondering about the cons of it. I know the pros but would like to hear from dialysis patients what it's...

I'm a way off from having to have dialysis but am wondering about the cons of it...

•1 year ago

Demystifying Dialysis: Understanding Treatment Options and Life Changes

Life on dialysis is a challenege for many, so NKF is here to help! Learn how to live well on dialysis with these tips and tricks....

Life on dialysis is a challenege for many, so NKF is here to help! Learn how to ...

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First time dialysis outside of hospital

Can anyone give me hints, tips, tricks? im kind of nervous.

Can anyone give me hints, tips, tricks? im kind of nervous.

•1 year ago

And so it begins......home dialysis

This is a hard post to write. I am headed for dialysis within the next month or two. NO getting around it now. No chance for reversal or improvement at this...

This is a hard post to write. I am headed for dialysis within the next month or ...

•1 year ago

back in the hospital

we’ll September 3rd I was having trouble breathing so we came to the ER. They saw me right away. Had an X-ray showed fluid in my lung. Admitted Sun and Mon...

we’ll September 3rd I was having trouble breathing so we came to the ER. They sa...

•1 year ago

Amia PD Machine Issues

Hi! My mom is using Amia machine and has been having problems with it not completely draining during the sessions. And when it goes to fills her up in...

Hi! My mom is using Amia machine and has been having problems with it not comp...

•1 year ago

Name of the thing in front of fistula

For the life of me I can’t remember what the thing that helps pain by using blunt needles… button hole or something. I want to bring it up at my vein mapping...

For the life of me I can’t remember what the thing that helps pain by using blun...

•1 year ago