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Kidney Dialysis

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Does anyone wear a watch on their AVF arm?

Most written texts state that you can no longer wear a watch on your AV Fistula wrist, The basis being that no tight pressure should be applied, at the wrist...

Most written texts state that you can no longer wear a watch on your AV Fistula ...

•5 months ago

Questions regarding dialysis and also transplant

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is ok with all the crazy weather that has taken place all over. I recently started hemodialysis in the last week. Once again I have...

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is ok with all the crazy weather that has taken place...

•5 months ago

High temperature

Hi everyone,I am a bit lost about what is happening and doctors do not seem to give clear answers. My mum has been on Dialysis for a few years and suddenly...

Hi everyone,I am a bit lost about what is happening and doctors do not seem to g...

•6 months ago

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Dialysis or transplantation

Hallo everyone. I want to start form little story. According to my nephrologist I have CKD because of genetical legacy. And it seems to be true. My sister...

Hallo everyone. I want to start form little story. According to my nephrolog...

•6 months ago

Mental Health Counseling is a necessity

Since this is Mental Health Month….. makes me laugh, I thought I would utter my opinion on the lack of support for mental health through the process of Chronic...

Since this is Mental Health Month….. makes me laugh, I thought I would utter my ...

•6 months ago

What Kidney Patients Need to Know About Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based medical approach to treating certain chronic conditions through the use of an individually tailored...

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based medical approach to treatin...

Partner•6 months ago

High BP during dialysis

Hello, everyone! Today I’m reaching out on behalf of a friend who hasn’t joined this community yet but would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer....

Hello, everyone! Today I’m reaching out on behalf of a friend who hasn’t joined ...

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•6 months ago

Insurance and transplant woes

I have two things yet to do to get back active on the list after being in the hospital for 2 months last fall. One is a discussion with the transplant...

I have two things yet to do to get back active on the list after being in the ho...

•6 months ago

ANCA vasculitis & kidneys

Recently I developed red rashes (purpura) on my legs/thigh. Examined by a dermatogist as skin vasculitis I treated it with prescription meds and ointment. The...

Recently I developed red rashes (purpura) on my legs/thigh. Examined by a dermat...

•6 months ago

Kidney gfr

So last time my mam was told her kidneys were at 6% and yesterday while we were at a&e she's been told her kidneys are at 30% is this normal my mam has been on...

So last time my mam was told her kidneys were at 6% and yesterday while we were ...

•6 months ago

Allergic to dialysis tape?

Is anyone else here allergic to, or irritated by, the paper tape that the dialysis lab technicians place on your arm during treatment? I get terrible red,...

Is anyone else here allergic to, or irritated by, the paper tape that the dialys...

•6 months ago