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I have had 2stokes both hospitalised as found unconscious since then I've been admitted again to hospital unconscious, where I was found to have CKDI was in...

I have had 2stokes both hospitalised as found unconscious since then I've been a...

Crispylover

•1 month ago

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Staying Warm During Dialysis

I have a friend who freezes whenever she has dialysis treatments at Davita. Some of Davita's facilities will allow a blanket to be heated in a microwave,...

I have a friend who freezes whenever she has dialysis treatments at Davita. Som...

Hotcoffee

•2 months ago

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12 years and counting on dialysis

I have been a CKD patient since 1995 and been on dialysis for more than 12 years. This publication is designed to share my experience and notes as patient...

I have been a CKD patient since 1995 and been on dialysis for more than 12 years...

Dialysis_Saves

•2 months ago

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High Phosphorus

So my husband is currently incarcerated and is still doing dialysis three times a week. He also has been taking his binders three times a day. Before he was...

So my husband is currently incarcerated and is still doing dialysis three times ...

amymariepinkie

•3 months ago

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A little help please

My mother (70+) has been on dialysis for almost 4 years. We started with a catheter until fistula matured. Unfortunately, fistula was a complication for her...

My mother (70+) has been on dialysis for almost 4 years. We started with a cathe...

anemraz

•6 months ago

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Considering a change of dialysis centers

So, my nephrologist just up and left. I'm sure there was more going on behind the scenes than I'm aware of, but it was so sudden for me. He was also the...

So, my nephrologist just up and left. I'm sure there was more going on behind t...

PeaB4YouGo

•8 months 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

•10 months 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

•11 months 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 year ago

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KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL

In honor of Black History Month we'd like to highlight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL. This is a patient-focused, community-minded movement dedicated to ensuring that...

In honor of Black History Month we'd like to highlight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL. Th...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 year ago

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Hemodialysis Technician Teacher Turned TikTok Star

Lamarr Holland is not only an incredible dialysis educator, but also a TikTok star! Hear how his skills are allowing him to spread information on CKD and...

Lamarr Holland is not only an incredible dialysis educator, but also a TikTok st...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•1 year ago

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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 ...

JackieJ_NKF

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Kidney disease is part of a larger Black Health crisis.

Black communities in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by kidney disease for a variety of reasons and we are working to change the health inequities...

Black communities in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by kidney disease ...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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Transfusions

I remember during the 70s as my mother went thru hemodialysis, she required a transfusion every other month or so. It used to wipe her out. She'd come home...

I remember during the 70s as my mother went thru hemodialysis, she required a tr...

PeaB4YouGo

•2 years ago

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I have a working Ridership App called "Dialy Ride"

Please take a look at my work and provide me an honest feedback. This app if for people needs to be driven to the dialysis center for little or no money. It...

Please take a look at my work and provide me an honest feedback. This app if for...

mambata

•2 years ago

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Restless leg. Highly annoying.

I m CKD End stage patient. Attending Haemodialysis since March,2022.I hv started developing Restless leg which does not let me sleep and has turned my life...

I m CKD End stage patient. Attending Haemodialysis since March,2022.I hv started...

CKD_SMK

•2 years ago

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Natasha's Inspiring Story of Resilience in the Face of Chronic Illness

Natasha Kelly was a bright-eyed college freshman when she first noticed something wasn't right with her health. To learn more about Natasha's journey, please...

Natasha Kelly was a bright-eyed college freshman when she first noticed somethin...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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Reducing phlebotomy in hemodialysis patients

Because routine venous access for IV therapy or phlebotomy is limited to one unilateral arm for those of us who are dialysis patients many of us have poor...

Because routine venous access for IV therapy or phlebotomy is limited to one uni...

woundrn

•2 years ago

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Itching and Kidney Disease

"Whether you have itching or you're in pain, it's something that you should talk to your care team about. That's very important and it's a part of staying...

"Whether you have itching or you're in pain, it's something that you should talk...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•2 years ago

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Learning to Follow Your Dialysis Fluid Restrictions

New fluid restrictions and dialysis can be overwhelming. Learn how you can create new fluid prescription routines....

New fluid restrictions and dialysis can be overwhelming. Learn how you can creat...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•3 years ago

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Applewood to host PATH

We are super excited to be working with the NKFM to build a Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) specifically designed for Hemodialysis patients needing...

We are super excited to be working with the NKFM to build a Personal Action Towa...

dcaldarona

•3 years ago

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Learning to Follow Your Dialysis Fluid Restrictions

New fluid restrictions and dialysis can be overwhelming. Learn how you can create new fluid prescription routines....

New fluid restrictions and dialysis can be overwhelming. Learn how you can creat...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•3 years ago

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Night sweats and Dialysis?

Hey everyone. I've been experiencing crazy sweating while I sleep. Some nights, it even wakes me up. Is anyone aware of a link between dialysis and night...

Hey everyone. I've been experiencing crazy sweating while I sleep. Some nights, ...

Kirkconnell

•3 years ago

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Dialysis Center

I lost my transplanted kidney in July 2021 after 10 years. Now doing hemodialysis at a center. The staff are not trained well. They don’t sanitize probably....

I lost my transplanted kidney in July 2021 after 10 years. Now doing hemodialysi...

GasolineAlley

•3 years ago

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Calciphylaxis

Does anyone have any advice or experience with Calciphylaxis?

chillx13

•4 years ago

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Help for my father’s chronic AV fistula blocks (hemodialysis)??

Hello Everyone, I just joined this community to try and get some answers for my father. He is on hemodialysis three days a week and his AV fistula chronically...

Hello Everyone, I just joined this community to try and get some answers for my ...

Katinula

•4 years ago

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Using Old Prescription Vs New Prescription for Dialysis

Hi everyone, I have a question in regards to a situation that took place a year ago at my placement regarding a patient that was accidentally given an old acid...

Hi everyone, I have a question in regards to a situation that took place a year ...

Student1993

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Extreme Arm Pain at Fistula site while Doing Dialysis

Sept 9,2019 my husband was diagnosed with End Stage V kidney Renal failure. He had no symptoms or complications of kidney failure up until the blood test for a...

Sept 9,2019 my husband was diagnosed with End Stage V kidney Renal failure. He h...

Strugglingthruthis

•4 years ago

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l want to know about side effects of Dialysis?

What are the side effects

AlanKx5

•4 years ago

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dialysis and getting there

i need help on how to get my dad to dialysis with out costing me a fortune

NIKNAKSANFORD

•4 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

Hemodialysis posts

Health history

Staying Warm During Dialysis

12 years and counting on dialysis

High Phosphorus

A little help please

Considering a change of dialysis centers

Allergic to dialysis tape?

What a week!! (Starting HD, continued)

Officially Starting HD

KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL

Hemodialysis Technician Teacher Turned TikTok Star

Demystifying Dialysis: Understanding Treatment Options and Life Changes

Kidney disease is part of a larger Black Health crisis.

Transfusions

I have a working Ridership App called "Dialy Ride"

Restless leg. Highly annoying.

Natasha's Inspiring Story of Resilience in the Face of Chronic Illness

Reducing phlebotomy in hemodialysis patients

Itching and Kidney Disease

Learning to Follow Your Dialysis Fluid Restrictions

Applewood to host PATH

Learning to Follow Your Dialysis Fluid Restrictions

Night sweats and Dialysis?

Dialysis Center

Calciphylaxis

Help for my father’s chronic AV fistula blocks (hemodialysis)??

Using Old Prescription Vs New Prescription for Dialysis

Extreme Arm Pain at Fistula site while Doing Dialysis

l want to know about side effects of Dialysis?

dialysis and getting there

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

Hemodialysis posts

Health history

Staying Warm During Dialysis

12 years and counting on dialysis

High Phosphorus

A little help please

Considering a change of dialysis centers

Allergic to dialysis tape?

What a week!! (Starting HD, continued)

Officially Starting HD

KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL

Hemodialysis Technician Teacher Turned TikTok Star

Demystifying Dialysis: Understanding Treatment Options and Life Changes

Kidney disease is part of a larger Black Health crisis.

Transfusions

I have a working Ridership App called "Dialy Ride"

Restless leg. Highly annoying.

Natasha's Inspiring Story of Resilience in the Face of Chronic Illness

﻿ Reducing phlebotomy in hemodialysis patients

Itching and Kidney Disease

Learning to Follow Your Dialysis Fluid Restrictions

Applewood to host PATH

Learning to Follow Your Dialysis Fluid Restrictions

Night sweats and Dialysis?

Dialysis Center

Calciphylaxis

Help for my father’s chronic AV fistula blocks (hemodialysis)??

Using Old Prescription Vs New Prescription for Dialysis

Extreme Arm Pain at Fistula site while Doing Dialysis

l want to know about side effects of Dialysis?

dialysis and getting there

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What would you like to learn about kidney transplantation? Please select your top 3 choices.

Topics

Archive

Reducing phlebotomy in hemodialysis patients