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Feeling sick after HD (advice for my dad)

Hello! My dad (72) has been on HD for two years* now. Lately, he often finds that his blood pressure drops and he feels sick after he's returned home from...

Hello! My dad (72) has been on HD for two years* now. Lately, he often finds tha...

Agnes_Fleming

•1 month ago

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Officially Starting HD

So, my labs have finally gotten to the point where they've decided I need to start dialysis. eGFR at 6, high BUN, and high phosphorus point toward starting....

So, my labs have finally gotten to the point where they've decided I need to sta...

PeaB4YouGo

•1 month ago

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Possible liver disease

I am 3 years post transplant. Recently I haven't been feeling well and I had high infection markers. I was admitted to hospital for tests and my kidneys were...

I am 3 years post transplant. Recently I haven't been feeling well and I had hi...

Runquik123

•1 month ago

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exhausted after four weeks of P.D.

Is a feeling of exhaustion and low energy typical when beginning P.D.? My husband started it almost four weeks ago and it's working well, but he's discouraged...

Is a feeling of exhaustion and low energy typical when beginning P.D.? My husban...

Muesli24

•1 month ago

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Fiancé is in desperate need of a kidney

hi, My fiancé was born with a hereditary kidney disease. He’s been on dialysis for 3 years and is in dire need of a kidney. He’s been so positive and happy...

hi, My fiancé was born with a hereditary kidney disease. He’s been on dialysis ...

Nickywesley

•1 month ago

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Today is World Kidney Day!

At the National Kidney Foundation we are championing the fight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL - a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of ALL kidney...

At the National Kidney Foundation we are championing the fight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR...

JackieJ_NKF

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My Ckd journey

Hi my name is Dineshwaran.i was diagnosed with kidney failure in year 2003 when I was 19.was on dialysis for two years and did transplant on 2005. Donated by...

Hi my name is Dineshwaran.i was diagnosed with kidney failure in year 2003 when...

Dineshwaran

•2 months ago

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Team Talk

My Nephrologist listens to me but doesn't tell me anything. Just see you in 2 months-that never happens, 5 months if I am lucky. GFR is 14 now, seems......

My Nephrologist listens to me but doesn't tell me anything. Just see you in 2 m...

Hily

•2 months ago

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Can surplus/leftover dialysis supplies be donated to others?

Hello everyone, I recently ended Peritoneal Dialysis as I was blessed to receive a transplant just a few weeks ago. I have surplus supplies (solutions,...

Hello everyone, I recently ended Peritoneal Dialysis as I was blessed to receiv...

Madclan

•2 months ago

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Dialysis Decision

I've had CKD since 2012 and am now encroaching dialysis. In your opinion, what are the pros and cons with the three (3) types of dialysis?

I've had CKD since 2012 and am now encroaching dialysis. In your opinion, what ...

Blueskylynn

•2 months ago

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The Queen is here!

Hi all, it's been a while but I'm still going strong 😁 I didn't look back to see what was up the last time I was here. I am still not on dialysis and I've had...

Hi all, it's been a while but I'm still going strong 😁 I didn't look back to se...

HipHopQueen

•2 months ago

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Painful foot problems since dialysis

Several sores worsened on problem feet, some now infected. These areas on my feet’s worsened after starting dialysis. Anyone else experienced this issue? If...

Several sores worsened on problem feet, some now infected. These areas on my fe...

Doremikid

•2 months ago

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National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources

It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health with eight NKF programs designed to help you do just that. Learn more at:...

It's National Kidney Month! Celebrate by taking control of your kidney health wi...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

All posts for March 2024

Feeling sick after HD (advice for my dad)

Officially Starting HD

Possible liver disease

exhausted after four weeks of P.D.

Fiancé is in desperate need of a kidney

Today is World Kidney Day!

My Ckd journey

Team Talk

Can surplus/leftover dialysis supplies be donated to others?

Dialysis Decision

The Queen is here!

Painful foot problems since dialysis

National Kidney Month: Empower Yourself with NKF's Kidney Health Resources

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