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Hi everyone, I just joined. I am a caregiver to my husband who is in stage 5 Renal failure. He is on Peritoneal dialysis . 😊
Hi everyone, I just joined. I am a caregiver to my husband who is in stage 5 Renal failure. He is on Peritoneal dialysis . 😊
Dav_melis
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Kidney Disease
4 months ago
Post Transplant psoriatic arthritis treatment
So, here goes! I'm 48 and just "celebrated" 3 years Kidney-versary September 14th! I have PKD and was having a lot of pain and other issues before, so even though I was still around 17% function I was listed for transplant. I was very fortunate though to have a living donor come forward to donate and
So, here goes! I'm 48 and just "celebrated" 3 years Kidney-versary September 14th! I have PKD and was having a lot of pain and other issues before, so even though I was still around 17% function I was listed for transplant. I was very fortunate though to have a living donor come forward to donate and
PKDPostXplant2020
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Kidney Transplant
5 months ago
Questions
The time has come when I need to make a decision about whether to go with hemo or peritoneal dialysis. That brings up many questions. If on peritoneal dialysis do you ever get a decent nights sleep or are you constantly awakened with alarms pain etc. Is the machine very loud - I have a hard time
The time has come when I need to make a decision about whether to go with hemo or peritoneal dialysis. That brings up many questions. If on peritoneal dialysis do you ever get a decent nights sleep or are you constantly awakened with alarms pain etc. Is the machine very loud - I have a hard time
Oceanviewed
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Kidney Dialysis
6 months ago
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Fibrin in peritoneal dialysis drain fluid
Hi all! I’m back again with a concern regarding my dad who started PD in July. Recently he is having some fibrin (white chunky strands) in his drain fluid. I did some research on it and it’s associated with elevated fibrinogen in the plasma which is furthermore associated with bad outcomes in all of
Hi all! I’m back again with a concern regarding my dad who started PD in July. Recently he is having some fibrin (white chunky strands) in his drain fluid. I did some research on it and it’s associated with elevated fibrinogen in the plasma which is furthermore associated with bad outcomes in all of
Marbella17
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Kidney Disease
7 months ago
It's been eight months since I found out I will need a transplant
I made a post about eight months ago titled, "Just found out I need a kidney transplant" soon after I got the news. I was mostly worried at the time about whether my mom would be able to be my donor and who would take care of me/us after the surgery. I can now report, my mom cannot be my donor, and I
I made a post about eight months ago titled, "Just found out I need a kidney transplant" soon after I got the news. I was mostly worried at the time about whether my mom would be able to be my donor and who would take care of me/us after the surgery. I can now report, my mom cannot be my donor, and I
Spaghetto
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Kidney Transplant
2 months ago
Peritoneal Dialysis
Do we have to bandage out sites for the duration of having it? I did not like the belt so I use the lanyards for my catheter; they are more comfortable.
Do we have to bandage out sites for the duration of having it? I did not like the belt so I use the lanyards for my catheter; they are more comfortable.
SadMad
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Kidney Disease
8 months ago
entraneal dialysis purple solution
Is anyone using the entraneal solution? If so what is your treatment plan. I’m a caregiver for my son and he just started peritoneal dialysis
Is anyone using the entraneal solution? If so what is your treatment plan. I’m a caregiver for my son and he just started peritoneal dialysis
TDPowers
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Kidney Disease
4 months ago
Extraneal Dialysis
We just started Peritoneal dialysis using the extraneal purple solution for a 12 hour dwell and experiencing diarrhea. Has anyone else experienced diarrhea?
We just started Peritoneal dialysis using the extraneal purple solution for a 12 hour dwell and experiencing diarrhea. Has anyone else experienced diarrhea?
TDPowers
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Kidney Disease
4 months ago
First time on dialysis
I should have posted this here. I did originally posted it in the site for dialysis. But if you are looking toward dialysis, you would be on this site first. So, this is my journal though my first time on dialysis. You can see the replies if you can get on the HealthUnlocked for Kidney Dialysis. I know
I should have posted this here. I did originally posted it in the site for dialysis. But if you are looking toward dialysis, you would be on this site first. So, this is my journal though my first time on dialysis. You can see the replies if you can get on the HealthUnlocked for Kidney Dialysis. I know
Bassetmommer
NKF Ambassador
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Kidney Disease
5 months ago
Feeling isolated & depressed
My 60-year-old husband is in renal failure, on nightly peritoneal dialysis, and on the transplant list. I've been feeling frustrated, anxious and isolated, and that often comes out in anger. Every day is the same: I work from home, take care of the dog, pay bills, do housework, and have dinner ready
My 60-year-old husband is in renal failure, on nightly peritoneal dialysis, and on the transplant list. I've been feeling frustrated, anxious and isolated, and that often comes out in anger. Every day is the same: I work from home, take care of the dog, pay bills, do housework, and have dinner ready
BurnedOut30
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Kidney Disease
6 months ago
Switching to home hemodialysis
I have been on peritoneal dialysis using a cycler, which has been wonderful, for two years. Unfortunately my clearance has been falling over the last four months and treatment increase in the amount of dextrose has caused me to gain nearly 30 lb. My clinic has me scheduled to begin training for home
I have been on peritoneal dialysis using a cycler, which has been wonderful, for two years. Unfortunately my clearance has been falling over the last four months and treatment increase in the amount of dextrose has caused me to gain nearly 30 lb. My clinic has me scheduled to begin training for home
platypusak
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Kidney Dialysis
10 months ago
Dialysis / RLS
Wow, this sub is a lot more active than the Kidney Disease sub, one would think it would be the other way around. I guess RLS is a lot more prevalent than people think? I never experienced or even heard of RLS before starting dialysis but boy did it hit me hard. It's already hard to sleep while doing
Wow, this sub is a lot more active than the Kidney Disease sub, one would think it would be the other way around. I guess RLS is a lot more prevalent than people think? I never experienced or even heard of RLS before starting dialysis but boy did it hit me hard. It's already hard to sleep while doing
bumblebee_tuna
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Restless Legs Syndrome
7 months ago
I just want to talk ..
I am finally posting excuse my poor English it’s not my native language I have been diagnosed with CKD by a coincidencewhen I tested my blood and urin for a routine test befor college, the protein in urine was elevated and after several months I had to do my pre surgery checkups and they found my
I am finally posting excuse my poor English it’s not my native language I have been diagnosed with CKD by a coincidencewhen I tested my blood and urin for a routine test befor college, the protein in urine was elevated and after several months I had to do my pre surgery checkups and they found my
Asmot
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Kidney Dialysis
8 months ago
Peritoneal dialysis and high blood pressure
I would really appreciate any feedback from those who are on or have been on PD. My 76 year old dad just started PD this past week. The nephro ordered 1 manual exchange nightly with purple bag (extraneal) but after starting this my dad’s BP has skyrocketed to over 190-210 systolic. His baseline BP before
I would really appreciate any feedback from those who are on or have been on PD. My 76 year old dad just started PD this past week. The nephro ordered 1 manual exchange nightly with purple bag (extraneal) but after starting this my dad’s BP has skyrocketed to over 190-210 systolic. His baseline BP before
Marbella17
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Kidney Disease
8 months ago
Transplant Question
Hi, While doing Peritoneal Dialysis, do I need to change to Hemodialysis before transplant?
Hi, While doing Peritoneal Dialysis, do I need to change to Hemodialysis before transplant?
munirbraganca
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Kidney Disease
11 months ago
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 dialysis, even if he feels okay during treatment. He says the clinic staff watches his BP closely as well as the amount of fluid they're removing
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 dialysis, even if he feels okay during treatment. He says the clinic staff watches his BP closely as well as the amount of fluid they're removing
Agnes_Fleming
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Kidney Dialysis
17 hours ago
Transplant Cancelled
My wife's identical twin is a 6 of 6 antigen match and we were hopeful for a transplant in the next few months. GUT PUNCH !!! In the second to last day of donor testing she was found to have stones in both kidneys, one 9mm. She was immediately taken off donor status and my wife went on the active waiting
My wife's identical twin is a 6 of 6 antigen match and we were hopeful for a transplant in the next few months. GUT PUNCH !!! In the second to last day of donor testing she was found to have stones in both kidneys, one 9mm. She was immediately taken off donor status and my wife went on the active waiting
alperk
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Kidney Transplant
21 hours ago
Transplanted.
I was transplant yesterday at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. I was on dialysis for two years and fully active list for two months. This came quickly I had the rollercoaster of emotions. I had a lot support from 👪 and friends. The Mayo Medical team top notch. Now I have the road to recovery. I will
I was transplant yesterday at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. I was on dialysis for two years and fully active list for two months. This came quickly I had the rollercoaster of emotions. I had a lot support from 👪 and friends. The Mayo Medical team top notch. Now I have the road to recovery. I will
Fsgs57
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Kidney Transplant
1 day ago
Have SCT and Just searching for answers
Hello, I'm 62 but I've had a series of medical issues and after some constant research, none of my doctors have ever attributed the issues from SCT or my hematologist flat out denies there's no correlation. My history is this: Age 11: Diagnosed with SCT (Inherited from my father) Age 11/12: Had
Hello, I'm 62 but I've had a series of medical issues and after some constant research, none of my doctors have ever attributed the issues from SCT or my hematologist flat out denies there's no correlation. My history is this: Age 11: Diagnosed with SCT (Inherited from my father) Age 11/12: Had
Beachluvr62
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Sickle Cell Society
1 day ago
How much salt is good for an elderly CKD patient?
I just read a reply to a 77 years old lady advising her to keep her salt low. I wonder if it is good advice for an elderly patient according to a study reported in the periodical Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation titled "Predictive effect of salt intake on patient and kidney survival in non-dialysis
I just read a reply to a 77 years old lady advising her to keep her salt low. I wonder if it is good advice for an elderly patient according to a study reported in the periodical Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation titled "Predictive effect of salt intake on patient and kidney survival in non-dialysis
waginger1111
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Kidney Disease
4 days ago
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