Experiences with

Dialysis

I have been told only today my kidney function as dropped to 9 % so I will have to go on dialysis till I get a transplant. And I was wondering if anyone else is on home dialysis as that’s where my minds going ,

Hi, hope you are all well 😊 my 12 y o daughter has had dialysis, transplant and is back on dialysis, still on anti-rejection meds, I’m interested to see if everyone in a similar position is sending their warriors back to school? Thankyou in advance.

I'm 18 and I've been on dialysis since April. After every dialysis treatment I feel like crap the entire day. Doctors and the internet say I should feel better after dialysis but I don't. Does anyone know why that is?

How difficult is it to transfer dialysis clinic?

the kidney consultant,dialysis nurse,gp and myself have all spoke to her informing the dangers but she is adamant ......and as you know you cant force a patient to do dialysis any information would be appreciated

Is there a dialysis help center in Denver area ????? Have extra (HHD) supplies that will go to waste..

I'm on hemo dialysis and I only go twice a week. I want to take it down to once a week. How long have you been able to go without dialysis? Also what should I look for as signs of being off to long?

But they did say they would take into consideration dialysis. So if dialysis comes in the near future they would take me earlier. They would rather you not be on dialysis before hand. So I'm trying to educate myself the best I can, and I would love to hear others opinions on this.

Does anyone have any experience with the new subcutaneous endovascular dialysis access?

He had a home visit from his Renal Nurse to begin the conversation about dialysis. I would be interested to know of any publications which use easy language to describe/explain to him the process of preparing for and receiving dialysis.

How does one deal with depression from dialysis? Some health side effect are low energy, weak feeling, tired.

The recommendation is that he has Keytruda immune therapy every three weeks, how will this work with dialysis, won’t it be removed by the dialysis.

I was wondering if it reduces your life expectancy significantly to go on dialysis when you have type 1 diabetes vs not having diabetes

I’m on pd dialysis but if your in any pain the nurse should get doctor I did get cramps but always been on neck line and I clot a lot and gets scary as they try to take to much fluid it’s more getting the balance right what your body can take hope yo get it solved speak to them straight away

Went to dialysis, started to bleeding from bladder. Had to go to hospital for 3 days for treatment. While there my car got stole. Somedays ?

I am seeking advise on which dialysis to start in. I prefer home overnight but would like to know how others do on it.

My mum had a kidney transplant 15 years ago the Doctors tell us that it is now running at 30% would they not consider putting her on dialysis

I am very near dialysis. I have been told about several methods and wondered which is easier , also interested in those who are doing theirs at home.

I would like to train to do hemodialysis at home, but I want to experience what it's like to do dialysis. Thank you for your feedback. Quita55

I was wondering what it will mean for a family member who will start dialysis and has type 1 diabetes. Is life expectancy significantly shorter for him than for people without diabetes?