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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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

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