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Sleep apnea but can’t tolerate cpap machine
Hi is there anyone else who has sleep apnea but been unable to tolerate the machine. I was first diagnosed with sleep apnea 8 years ago at which time it was mild. 5 years ago I was retested and diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I have tried on 3 occasions different masks persevering at least 6 weeks
Hi is there anyone else who has sleep apnea but been unable to tolerate the machine. I was first diagnosed with sleep apnea 8 years ago at which time it was mild. 5 years ago I was retested and diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. I have tried on 3 occasions different masks persevering at least 6 weeks
Moirb
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Sleep Matters
5 years ago
Devastated doesn't even cover it..
Well, in the blink of an eye my transplant was postponed to I don't know when. Thanks to matters out of my control, I got a uti and needed antibiotics. Anything that could have gone wrong, has, and now I get to play the waiting game again- only this time with a suppressed immune system. It didn't matter
Well, in the blink of an eye my transplant was postponed to I don't know when. Thanks to matters out of my control, I got a uti and needed antibiotics. Anything that could have gone wrong, has, and now I get to play the waiting game again- only this time with a suppressed immune system. It didn't matter
Ladybug_05
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Managing home while on dialysis
Hello... So actually did work, worked part-time though. And came home to maintain family. I rested before cooking and while dinner was cooking, on low, I helped with other parts of family like bathing, homework. If u do crockpot meals it's easier, and cook on low that morning or evening before
Hello... So actually did work, worked part-time though. And came home to maintain family. I rested before cooking and while dinner was cooking, on low, I helped with other parts of family like bathing, homework. If u do crockpot meals it's easier, and cook on low that morning or evening before
TamekaS
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
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Question of the week!
Do you work on dialysis? If so, do you have tips for managing your work, family and dialysis schedules? If not, why not? Did you have to stop working when you started dialysis due to health reasons?
Do you work on dialysis? If so, do you have tips for managing your work, family and dialysis schedules? If not, why not? Did you have to stop working when you started dialysis due to health reasons?
YollyD_NKF
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
Another hospitalization..
This is my 3rd hospitalization for end stage renal failure since August.. I was on chemotherapy and mass doses of Prednisone. The Chemotherapy drug cytoxin made me bleed to the point that I needed blood transfusions twice.. I have severe insomnia from Prednisone..my Creatinine was 5.4 but came back down
This is my 3rd hospitalization for end stage renal failure since August.. I was on chemotherapy and mass doses of Prednisone. The Chemotherapy drug cytoxin made me bleed to the point that I needed blood transfusions twice.. I have severe insomnia from Prednisone..my Creatinine was 5.4 but came back down
Smokey2014
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Osa confirmed
Hi everyone, Wish u all a very happy new year guys ... Hope u all have symptom free and healthy new year..... Haven't posted in a while.... I found a good hematologist here in Kolkata itself.....upon finding I was jak2 and exon12 neg,he told me to get a sleep test done and he was not in a hurry to go
Hi everyone, Wish u all a very happy new year guys ... Hope u all have symptom free and healthy new year..... Haven't posted in a while.... I found a good hematologist here in Kolkata itself.....upon finding I was jak2 and exon12 neg,he told me to get a sleep test done and he was not in a hurry to go
Hidden
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MPN Voice
5 years ago
PD Catheter
Tomorrow I visit my vascular surgeon to discuss access surgery for dialysis. My nephrologist is suggesting both a fistula and a PD catheter, using the fistula as a backup in the event my PD catheter fails or I get an infection. My GFR is 10, but I don't have symptoms of kidney failure and I feel fine
Tomorrow I visit my vascular surgeon to discuss access surgery for dialysis. My nephrologist is suggesting both a fistula and a PD catheter, using the fistula as a backup in the event my PD catheter fails or I get an infection. My GFR is 10, but I don't have symptoms of kidney failure and I feel fine
fleo
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Hand Tremor with starting Zoloft generic 25 mg!
Hello Everyone, I am noticing that I have developed a slight hand tremor when taking zoloft heneric 25 mg. I was wondering if this particular side effect will go away when the medicine is well into my system? Does anybody else notice this when on Zoloft? Does it go away? Or do I need to switch to a
Hello Everyone, I am noticing that I have developed a slight hand tremor when taking zoloft heneric 25 mg. I was wondering if this particular side effect will go away when the medicine is well into my system? Does anybody else notice this when on Zoloft? Does it go away? Or do I need to switch to a
MizGreen78
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Anxiety Support
5 years ago
Question of the week!
What advice do you have for talking with your friends, family and coworkers about being on dialysis?
What advice do you have for talking with your friends, family and coworkers about being on dialysis?
YollyD_NKF
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
Delaying dialysis
I'm 64, with CKD. Good on sodium and potassium, but high in creatinine at 7.0,GFR around 10. Nephrologist wants to proceed to PD but I have no symptoms (fatigue, edema, nausea, shortness of breath, etc) and feel good. I'm okay with having surgery for access but want to defer dialysis until the ckd
I'm 64, with CKD. Good on sodium and potassium, but high in creatinine at 7.0,GFR around 10. Nephrologist wants to proceed to PD but I have no symptoms (fatigue, edema, nausea, shortness of breath, etc) and feel good. I'm okay with having surgery for access but want to defer dialysis until the ckd
fleo
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Waiting for a kidney transplant in Washington, DC
Hello! My name is Elinga Atembina. I'm from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but leaving permanently in the US for more than 30 years. I've been diagnosed with kidney disease and currently on dialysis for 3 years. Also, I've been on the kidney transplant waiting list for 3 years at the GWU TRANSPLANT
Hello! My name is Elinga Atembina. I'm from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but leaving permanently in the US for more than 30 years. I've been diagnosed with kidney disease and currently on dialysis for 3 years. Also, I've been on the kidney transplant waiting list for 3 years at the GWU TRANSPLANT
Kidney4elinga
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Kidney Transplant
5 years ago
Son
My son has IGA. He went into a treatment of dialysis and chemo for 6 months. It did not work. Now, he is on the waiting list for a new kidney. His father and I started the process to see if we can donate a kidney. It has been a up and down road not only for my son but for me. He does not complaint about
My son has IGA. He went into a treatment of dialysis and chemo for 6 months. It did not work. Now, he is on the waiting list for a new kidney. His father and I started the process to see if we can donate a kidney. It has been a up and down road not only for my son but for me. He does not complaint about
bailar5
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Parents of Children with Kidney Disease
5 years ago
The time has come....
well, it looks like the time has come. My doctor wants me to see a surgeon to have the access point put in for PD dialysis. So, I am going for my consultation this morning. I'm scared! Scared of the operation, scared of the recovery time, but mostly scared of dialysis!! I miss my old life. My latest
well, it looks like the time has come. My doctor wants me to see a surgeon to have the access point put in for PD dialysis. So, I am going for my consultation this morning. I'm scared! Scared of the operation, scared of the recovery time, but mostly scared of dialysis!! I miss my old life. My latest
Nikki41775
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Microcytic, hypochromic anemia.
is what I've been told I have .Hi all , newbie here .I am 62 and began to suffer horrendous tiredness , falling asleep everywhere .I have sleep apnea , but though I wear a CPAP , the small red blood cells produced in the anemia above is the real problem .It was red flagged as a possible slow bleed ,
is what I've been told I have .Hi all , newbie here .I am 62 and began to suffer horrendous tiredness , falling asleep everywhere .I have sleep apnea , but though I wear a CPAP , the small red blood cells produced in the anemia above is the real problem .It was red flagged as a possible slow bleed ,
yorkylasses
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Thyroid UK
5 years ago
breathing keeps stopping when im falling asleep
i've been up for a bit over 24 hours now because i can't get to sleep. my breathing stops as soon as i start falling asleep and i have to pop up immediately because it feels like i'm dying. i'm really upset about it and it's making me not want to go to bed at all but i know that i'll have to go eventually
i've been up for a bit over 24 hours now because i can't get to sleep. my breathing stops as soon as i start falling asleep and i have to pop up immediately because it feels like i'm dying. i'm really upset about it and it's making me not want to go to bed at all but i know that i'll have to go eventually
bitanoken
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Anxiety Support
5 years ago
CKD Stage 4 to End Stage progression timelines.
My father, age 61 has been diagnosed today with Stage 4 CKD with his eGFR at 24. He has been a patient of Type2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure for past 15 years. He had his Gall Bladder removed due to stones about 19 years ago. Due to sleep issues he used to take sleeping pills at night which his
My father, age 61 has been diagnosed today with Stage 4 CKD with his eGFR at 24. He has been a patient of Type2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure for past 15 years. He had his Gall Bladder removed due to stones about 19 years ago. Due to sleep issues he used to take sleeping pills at night which his
Sk_S
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Kidney Disease
5 years ago
Low blood pressure during dialysis causing problems for my elderly mum - anybody else experiencing this?
Mum is 80, was diagnosed with lung cancer in Feb this year and then ESRF 3 months ago. She has been having dialysis 3 times a week through a tunnelled line in her chest as she is unable to have fistula and recently has been having problems with hypotension during dialysis which is drastically affecting
Mum is 80, was diagnosed with lung cancer in Feb this year and then ESRF 3 months ago. She has been having dialysis 3 times a week through a tunnelled line in her chest as she is unable to have fistula and recently has been having problems with hypotension during dialysis which is drastically affecting
Boodlesmum
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Kidney Dialysis
5 years ago
Anoxic brain injury , how long to response time in weeks ?
How long does it take for a semi conscious person to wake up after anoxic brain injury.? It’s brain damage after cardiac arrest ( 20-25 mins without oxygen ) icu for 3 weeks , coma 2 weeks. We are in wk 8 post injury. WAke and zzz cycles ( sleeps more than awake) . Eyes open , head turning, fingers
How long does it take for a semi conscious person to wake up after anoxic brain injury.? It’s brain damage after cardiac arrest ( 20-25 mins without oxygen ) icu for 3 weeks , coma 2 weeks. We are in wk 8 post injury. WAke and zzz cycles ( sleeps more than awake) . Eyes open , head turning, fingers
Worriedfor
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Headway
5 years ago
Concerned About My Heart
Hello All, I have been dealing with what seems to be heart palpitations. I've been to the ER and Urgent Care many times. I've seen my Cardiologist and had several tests done. I have went to my Internal Medicine Dr several times and even a couple more Drs to figure out why my heart is beating over 100pm
Hello All, I have been dealing with what seems to be heart palpitations. I've been to the ER and Urgent Care many times. I've seen my Cardiologist and had several tests done. I have went to my Internal Medicine Dr several times and even a couple more Drs to figure out why my heart is beating over 100pm
MizGreen78
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Anxiety Support
5 years ago
Don't Give Up Hope - Miracles Do Happen .... Surviving ECMO
My daughter fell ill on 29th Aug 2018. She was rushed by ambulance to the local hospital. She was placed in an induced coma and ventilated almost right away. They did tests and found she had influenza A and from that had contracted viral pneumonia and unfortunately ARDS. We were told by the doctor of
My daughter fell ill on 29th Aug 2018. She was rushed by ambulance to the local hospital. She was placed in an induced coma and ventilated almost right away. They did tests and found she had influenza A and from that had contracted viral pneumonia and unfortunately ARDS. We were told by the doctor of
sonyahmaree
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ICUsteps
5 years ago
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