Experiences with

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Hello, I've been on peritoneal dialysis for five years and I feel great. I'm 59 years old, female, African American. I'm very active. I teach four line dance classes every week. I attend another. I attend church regularly, and work in our Good Works minisrty. Although I do not drink, my husband and

Hello! My name is Tracy and while I have an EXTENSIVE medical history, I'm really wondering if anyone else struggles with chronically low magnesium. I actually have to have a 3+ hour magnesium infusion every Tuesday. My transplant is from my mom, 30 years on January 4th, 2025. I'm 52 and was diagnosed

Hi, Everybooty!My name is Tracy and I have a living donor transplant (from my mommy who is 82 and pretty healthy) that will be 30 years old on January 4, 2025. I'm 52 years old and my kidneys failed due to having Systemic Lupus Erythematosis that I was diagnosed with in November 1987 and my kidneys failed

Hello, My sister went on the kidney transplant list two and a half years ago after being diagnosed with renal failure, and until this past July, was doing Peritoneal Dialysis, which she was doing quite well on. However, starting in the new year this year, she had three minor strokes, and after the last

My spouse is currently receiving peritoneal dialysis and moving forward to the transplant list.

I don't post much because my RLS isn't too bad most nights.I tried adding that both my kidneys have failed because of catching Covid for the second time and already I have a number of health issues. I am on Peritoneal Dialysis and I am diabetic. I treat my RLS with 75mg Pregabalin, I know it's nothing

Hi everyone, for those on PD, have you had any catheter complications or blockages and how were they resolved? My father suddenly started to have his PD fluid drain bloody two weeks ago. We notified the nurse/dr who are both unresponsive and just assumed it’s a burst blood vessel. We requested a sample

What is peritoneal dialysis and who can benefit from it? Today, Britney Dickerson, dialysis patient, and Jenny Wilson, Davita's regional director of home dialysis in New York City, are here to break it down. To listen to this podcast, visit: https://hottopicsinkidneyhealth.podbean.com/e/what-is-peritoneal-dialysis

My name is Deepti and I am 35 years old . In April 2024, I was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease and now rely on peritoneal dialysis (PD) 7 days a week. Dialysis is exhausting and restricts my daily activities . I hold a Masters degree from Purdue and work as a Data engineer in Silicon Valley

Whats the lifespan for 54 year old with stage 5 renal failure? My gfr was 14 last year. Not sure what it is now....I'm on peritoneal dialysis

My husband is on PD dialysis. He started out on the 1.5 solution and now they have him doing 2.5 and 1.5. Sometimes he has to do two 2.5 solutions. He always scratching stating that the green bag is making him itch more. I put lotion all over his body and sometimes he takes Benadryl. Does anyone else

stage 5 kidney disease and at the point where I have to decide on which dialysis to go with--Home HD or PD. Would appreciate anyone on dialysis to say which one they decided on and experience with that type. Need help making decision.

Hi I am 80yrs with a few issues ,the worst is my Emphasema I am on Oxygen ,the next is my Kidneys a lot of that is caused by my very high blood pressure it was 212/137 2 hrs ago I also have Spinal Stenosis and suprisingly....... Depression.LOL, I have just found out I have Diabetes as well

Anyone have stage 3b? Does it always progress to dialysis? Tks

Hello! How is everyone? I am hoping I might be able to pick someone's brain/ask questions. I started hemodialysis in May 2024 (in clinic). I have not been an easy patient by all means. I questioned for weeks in the beginning if I could do it. I tried to go to PD and got peritonitis/septic immediately

My name is Briana and I have a question. Is there anyone who has does dialysis and have heart failure? Did you have to change your lifestyle? Create a meal plan? We're you scared ? I just found out that I have heart failure and I'm also a diabetic who should I talk to learn more about my condition?

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, while others are uncaring, unmerciful, and won't. Electric blankets are not allowed at all. Based on my knowledge, none of Davita's facilities provide

Learn how NKF, with thousands of advocates, fought kidney care disparities in 2024-removing race-based metrics, improving dialysis and transplant access, and more. https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/advancing-kidney-health-equity-nkf-s-2024-advocacy-wins

Emergencies and natural disasters can strike at any time. If you have kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have a kidney transplant, being prepared isn't just important—it's essential. Learn how to stay ahead of the unexpected with tips from emergency preparedness expert Keeley Lenoir, Program Manager

Emergencies and natural disasters can strike at any time. If you have kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have a kidney transplant, being prepared isn't just important—it's essential. Learn how to stay ahead of the unexpected with tips from emergency preparedness expert Keeley Lenoir, Program Manager