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I got a call last week from the transplant center...They want me to meet with the team. Golly, I was so excited until the nurse started talking.... She starts...

I’m in the hospital healing from a fungal peritonitis infection doctor said only a small percent get this kind . The pd catheter had to come out. The surgeon...

I have been doing a lot of research on how to fix cramping. Let me first say, no pickle juice does not work. I also do not have fluid taken off during...

I've been doing haemodialysis for a little over 3 years. And I have been like clock work never missing a session. But lately I'm wanting to give up. I'm...

Where are the local support groups that do things together away from internet?😀

I have been in stage 4 with CKD for about 3 years. So far, my numbers are remaining stable...which I am grateful for. Not sure if I need to be on this site...

So, my transplant team coordinator sent me an email, asking me if I'd be interested in a new protocol that may cut my wait time for a kidney. She arranged a...

Can anyone still get transient dialysis treatment? It's never been so hard. My wife has been on dialysis for 8 years, and when she started this journey, we...

I just recently found out I am in Stage 3b. I am a 71 year old female. If I hadn't pointed out my unusual lab results to my family doctor, I might still not...

Many patients are not informed when they first begin dialysis that there are more options beyond the traditional in-center, in-a-chair, 3 times a week system....

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...

Hi all. My husband had kidney disease and we were given the option of Home PD or dialysis in a facility. Where can I find pros and cons for both. The...

Hey all, I have a quick question here. I am attempting to lose weight for transplant. I was curious, has anyone done Intermittent Fasting and had it work for...

Hi. I am 49 years old. I am getting the catheter put in my stomach in 2 weeks, so that I can do the home dialysis. Is it called PD? I forget what it's...

I want to start by saying thank all of you who have responded. I does help to know that I'm not alone and I'm not the only one who goes through depression....