Experiences with

Dialysis

New fluid restrictions and dialysis can be overwhelming. Learn how you can create new fluid prescription routines. https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/learning-to-follow-your-dialysis-fluid-restrictions

How does dialysis affect COPD? I am confused about the GFR numbers and the need for dialysis. My doctor keeps saying at GFR of 15 you need to go on dialysis. But here I see people with numbers as low 8, 6, 0r 2 just starting. Any help would be appreciated.

My husband recently started dialysis. His GFR was in the range of 6-9. He's also anemic. He's 62 and his uncontrolled diabetes is the reason for his CKD. His A1C is in the normal range now, but the damage is done. Today will be his 8th dialysis session. So far he isn't feeling better.

So looking around at Dialysis Centers near me I've found there are two businesses that offer dialysis...Davita and they only offer in center hemo, and Fresnesis and they all seem to offer a variety of options including PD.

My girlfriend started dialysis a couple of weeks ago paying private through her work, she then had an issue with work and had to stop a week ago and can only resume dialysis in another week, I'm worried about her. Just wondering what we can do

I am about to start dialysis and I like to have more info before I decide which dialysis is for me. I appreciate advice from anyone who is willing to share their experiences. Please let me know the pros & cons to help me decide. Thank you very much

I am getting my fistula fitted next week for dialysis. I have finally accepted that this is the next step. My gfr is at 9% but I feel the best, I felt in 7 years, since diagnosed 😳😳. Just wondering how people felt physically after starting dialysis? Do you put on weight, have more energy etc.

I am having dialysis at home. I am deaf and do not hear the alarm when the machine malfunctions so wake up in the morning with dialysis not completed. Does anyone know if there is some sort of vibrating alarm that could be connected to the machine,

Will be on dialysis in a week or two. Fistula is healed. Plant based diet. I understand that to increase the weight while on dialysis is practically impossible I need to increase my weight. How do I do it please share your experience Thanks

Following up on my first two posts following PD Catheter Surgery: https://healthunlocked.com/nkf-dialysis/posts/148305786/peritoneal-dialysis-week-two-after-surgery https://healthunlocked.com/nkf-dialysis/posts/148337395/peritoneal-dialysis-week-three-after-surgery I received a call late Friday from

Moving forward, she was fine for a few days, had Dialysis the following Tuesday. Right before her dialysis she began to have horrible muscle spasms all over.

Im a newbie to the dialysis thread. Just about to start my first dialysis today. Gfr is at 6% but apart from fatigue, I feel fine. I am an absolute bag of nerves. I have been to the dialysis unit for an induction but that seems to have made me more anxious.

if I have gained muscle and weight since going on dialysis, should they re evaluate my dry weight?

Also...if you are on dialysis or had to choose the best way to do dialysis, which one would you choose and why? THANK YOU ever so much.

My one kidney is working better than some other people's with lower eGFR than mine that are not even on dialysis yet. I take furosemide when I miss going or on the weekend. I feel yuck after dialysis instead of better.

Hello, does anyone else have a child on PD Dialysis covid killed my daughters kidney function & we are on PD Dialysis waiting for a transplant in 5-6 months time. It would be great to chat to someone else who is dealing with a PD Dialysis we are 7 days a week 9 hours a night.

Dialysis sessions can take upwards of 12 hours a week. We have some ways to help you pass the time. For more information, visit: https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/8-activities-to-try-during-dialysis

Why have my legs become very soft since dialysis? I can't walk.

I am on dialysis ,have been for 10 years now is it possible to lose sperm count because of it ?

Does anyone else have any experience with a sudden low heart rate during dialysis? I am exercising less lately and probably eating more sodium if that matters.