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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•6 hours 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

•19 hours 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

•2 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

•2 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

•3 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

•5 days ago

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Paying for Dialysis

When you get the news that you have CKD money may not be the first thing that you think of but it should be the second thing as paying for treatment can be...

When you get the news that you have CKD money may not be the first thing that yo...

ZenPDX

•10 days ago

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fell kt/v again going to do EXTRANEAL bags question about that

Had my visit with kidney doctor today . I fell second kt/v for second time fail by .3 points . He concern that my urine has drop so sudden . The green bags I...

Had my visit with kidney doctor today . I fell second kt/v for second time fail ...

Beachgirl32

•15 days ago

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fell kt/v test

hey I had a uti that doesn’t want to go away I’m just finishing my second round of antibiotics. I ask dialysis center that will the Kt/v test be affected that...

hey I had a uti that doesn’t want to go away I’m just finishing my second round ...

Beachgirl32

•24 days ago

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Constipation - any ideas with restricted fluid intake because of dialysis?

I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables but that's getting old quickly

Hidden

•24 days ago

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What a week!! (Starting HD, continued)

Where was I? Ah, yes. I had just spent 3 days in the hospital getting in-patient dialysis for my first three rounds. Low Venous Flowrate, but they seemed to...

Where was I? Ah, yes. I had just spent 3 days in the hospital getting in-patie...

PeaB4YouGo

•29 days ago

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Kidney Odor

I am a kidney patient and I have been experiencing a strong odor. Does anyone have any suggestions to help eliminate this issue??

I am a kidney patient and I have been experiencing a strong odor. Does anyone ha...

Family1225

•1 month ago

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% drinks

Hallo everyone. According to CKD diet the alcohol drinks are stricktly prohibited. But sometimes I break this rule. And I think many other people do that. I...

Hallo everyone. According to CKD diet the alcohol drinks are stricktly prohibit...

TomMilds

•1 month ago

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prednisone

Has anyone experienced hand tremors (hand shaking) while taking Prednisone?

Hdslimand62

•1 month ago

1 Reply

from PD to HD

Hi everyone. This is question is for anyone who is either having HD or has had PD and is switching to HD. I have been a PD patient since the beginning of my...

Hi everyone. This is question is for anyone who is either having HD or has had ...

Imaanforever

•1 month ago

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Delayed time getting your call answered

Anyone else on Nxstage having trouble getting through with a phone call, even while on treatment? I had an issue this am, got the "you're the next caller" and...

Anyone else on Nxstage having trouble getting through with a phone call, even wh...

Bassetmommer

•1 month ago

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Thrice a week vs Twice a week HD.

I recently started HD and they pulled out a lot of retained fluid….15 litres and counting. I feel much better. Ionly wish it was every 3 days instead of the...

I recently started HD and they pulled out a lot of retained fluid….15 litres and...

OldHat

•1 month ago

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Next stage

After 28 years of living with kidney disease I am finally moving to the next stage and will be getting a fistula installed on May 2nd. Would appreciate...

After 28 years of living with kidney disease I am finally moving to the next sta...

Oceanviewed

•1 month ago

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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

•2 months 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

•2 months 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

•2 months 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

•2 months 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

Partner•2 months ago

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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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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

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?

Paying for Dialysis

fell kt/v again going to do EXTRANEAL bags question about that

fell kt/v test

Constipation - any ideas with restricted fluid intake because of dialysis?

What a week!! (Starting HD, continued)

Kidney Odor

% drinks

prednisone

from PD to HD

Delayed time getting your call answered

Thrice a week vs Twice a week HD.

Next stage

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

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