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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 ...

Snowcountry

•2 days ago

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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...

Missingthesun

•3 days ago

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Blood sugar dropping

Hello hope you are all well.My mam has been moved to a new unit and since she's been at the new unit she's had a hypo every single time what could be causing...

Hello hope you are all well.My mam has been moved to a new unit and since she's ...

Jk2023

•7 days ago

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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...

OggieSh

•16 days 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...

TomMilds

•17 days ago

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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 ...

Bassetmommer

•17 days ago

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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...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•20 days ago

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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 ...

Learning_as_we_go

•21 days ago

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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...

horsie63

•22 days ago

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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...

Snowcountry

•23 days ago

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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 ...

Jk2023

•23 days ago

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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...

chicagotrekkie

•25 days ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

All posts for May 2024

Does anyone wear a watch on their AVF arm?

Questions regarding dialysis and also transplant

Blood sugar dropping

High temperature

Dialysis or transplantation

Mental Health Counseling is a necessity

What Kidney Patients Need to Know About Medical Nutrition Therapy

High BP during dialysis

Insurance and transplant woes

ANCA vasculitis & kidneys

Kidney gfr

Allergic to dialysis tape?

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