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Recovery from fistula surgery
I just had my vascular surgery consult for creating a fistula for hemo
dialysis
. They were not clear on how long recovery would be. I need both of my hands to work and to go to the bathroom (I have an ileostomy.)
I just had my vascular surgery consult for creating a fistula for hemo
dialysis
. They were not clear on how long recovery would be. I need both of my hands to work and to go to the bathroom (I have an ileostomy.)
barbara55109
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Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Help me with your experience of dialysis.
Hi there, I'm about to start
dialysis
and I'm in a quandary as to which type to choose. I would like to hear from members of the community with their comments and experience. Thanks in advance. Andy
Hi there, I'm about to start
dialysis
and I'm in a quandary as to which type to choose. I would like to hear from members of the community with their comments and experience. Thanks in advance. Andy
Irelandy
in
Kidney Dialysis
3 years ago
About to start dialysis.
Hi there, I'm about to start
dialysis
and I'm in a quandary as to which type to choose. I would like to hear from members of the community with their comments and experience. Thanks in advance. Andy.
Hi there, I'm about to start
dialysis
and I'm in a quandary as to which type to choose. I would like to hear from members of the community with their comments and experience. Thanks in advance. Andy.
Irelandy
in
Early CKD Support
3 years ago
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Creatinine 1.92
Am I getting close to my kidneys shutting down and I go on
dialysis
? I am very scared!
Am I getting close to my kidneys shutting down and I go on
dialysis
? I am very scared!
FancyJ26
in
Kidney Transplant
3 years ago
Is there a chance?
Has anyone recovered from something like this enough to survive without without
dialysis
? He was on for 6 years pre transplant . I am hopeful but scared. I know he is so depressed. If you have gone through this please respect nd. Thank you so much. Mom
Has anyone recovered from something like this enough to survive without without
dialysis
? He was on for 6 years pre transplant . I am hopeful but scared. I know he is so depressed. If you have gone through this please respect nd. Thank you so much. Mom
Joekidney
in
Kidney Transplant
3 years ago
Graft for Dialysis
He recommended that, although difficult to predict, I should wait until I'm ready to start
dialysis
and just about one month prior to that I should have a Graft put in, ready to be used for
dialysis
.
He recommended that, although difficult to predict, I should wait until I'm ready to start
dialysis
and just about one month prior to that I should have a Graft put in, ready to be used for
dialysis
.
Rognoni
in
Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Vaginal Dryness & Bacterial Vaginosis
Ever since being on
dialysis
this has been an issue for me and no one has been of any help to me. I am a young woman in a relationship and these issues are a big insecurity for me. Any advice or help from anyone!? ** Lubricants/moisturizers do NOT work for me
Ever since being on
dialysis
this has been an issue for me and no one has been of any help to me. I am a young woman in a relationship and these issues are a big insecurity for me. Any advice or help from anyone!? ** Lubricants/moisturizers do NOT work for me
KSewing95
in
Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Dialysis
Hi seeking help,I have been on
dialysis
three months, fistula in arm fine , but when needling is done hits my nerves and so painful that I don’t continue
dialysis
,I have used emla cream and nurse gives local plus cold spray but when nerves are hit it’s unbearable,I have been told I may have to have
Hi seeking help,I have been on
dialysis
three months, fistula in arm fine , but when needling is done hits my nerves and so painful that I don’t continue
dialysis
,I have used emla cream and nurse gives local plus cold spray but when nerves are hit it’s unbearable,I have been told I may have to have
raelers
in
Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Exercise on PD
Anyone have experience with exercise on PD
dialysis
?
Anyone have experience with exercise on PD
dialysis
?
alport45
in
Kidney Dialysis
3 years ago
Has anyone been denied a second or third transplant, if so,why?
long term..fistula in arm never worked..ended up using the femoral artery and saphenous vein for fistula for 8 years of
dialysis
in between the two transplants...I had a lot of antibodies thats why so long on
dialysis
..but plasmapherisis was done and I was able to have transplant....my fiance/hubby
long term..fistula in arm never worked..ended up using the femoral artery and saphenous vein for fistula for 8 years of
dialysis
in between the two transplants...I had a lot of antibodies thats why so long on
dialysis
..but plasmapherisis was done and I was able to have transplant....my fiance/hubby
Calebzztop
in
Kidney Transplant
3 years ago
Kidney Transplant Waitlist
This guy did
dialysis
for three months and got the kidneys.
This guy did
dialysis
for three months and got the kidneys.
Jumbo1
in
Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Prepare for dialysis.
Hi all, my egfr dropped from 17 last September to 14 and I have been told to prepare for
dialysis
. Is it too late to improve on this figure? And what can I expect from
dialysis
. Will my energy levels improve? Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.
Hi all, my egfr dropped from 17 last September to 14 and I have been told to prepare for
dialysis
. Is it too late to improve on this figure? And what can I expect from
dialysis
. Will my energy levels improve? Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.
Irelandy
in
Kidney Dialysis
3 years ago
Chronic Constipation
My dialysate prescription and
dialysis
times were changed early 2020. I use a 6L bag of 2.5% and a 6L bag of 1.5% and usu. get a UF of 700-1000. I will NOT take Miralax.
My dialysate prescription and
dialysis
times were changed early 2020. I use a 6L bag of 2.5% and a 6L bag of 1.5% and usu. get a UF of 700-1000. I will NOT take Miralax.
TaffyTwoshoes27
in
Kidney Dialysis
3 years ago
Kidney biopsy doesn’t show signs of disease
Did you eventually have to go on
dialysis
? Did your CKD just disappear and everything went back to normal. I don’t get it. Any help please.
Did you eventually have to go on
dialysis
? Did your CKD just disappear and everything went back to normal. I don’t get it. Any help please.
JaimieL
in
Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Needle pain
Hi I have been on
dialysis
since March and when being needled most of time needle hits nerves,I have tried elma cream 2hours before needling as well as have local and cold spray but when needle hits nerves it so painful that needle is taken out.fistula in arm is fine.I was told I may have to have chest
Hi I have been on
dialysis
since March and when being needled most of time needle hits nerves,I have tried elma cream 2hours before needling as well as have local and cold spray but when needle hits nerves it so painful that needle is taken out.fistula in arm is fine.I was told I may have to have chest
raelers
in
Dialysis Support
3 years ago
Transplant recovery
On transplant list for 6 1/2 years, on Hemo-
Dialysis
for 5 1/2 years.. My diabetes A1C was 5.4 and no high blood pressure. Please don't misunderstand! I am so happy I received a kidney! As soon as I get over the hump of recovery, I will have my life back.
On transplant list for 6 1/2 years, on Hemo-
Dialysis
for 5 1/2 years.. My diabetes A1C was 5.4 and no high blood pressure. Please don't misunderstand! I am so happy I received a kidney! As soon as I get over the hump of recovery, I will have my life back.
Pc3661
in
Kidney Transplant
3 years ago
Now lost the job, no EDD. I can't pay treatment bills any more.
When doing
dialysis
, fluid removing from blood the most. Fluid in muscle will slowly move into blood causing muscle cramps. Blood became thickening. Heart works harder to pump. I have to carry nitroglycerin on my neck all the time because chest pain.
When doing
dialysis
, fluid removing from blood the most. Fluid in muscle will slowly move into blood causing muscle cramps. Blood became thickening. Heart works harder to pump. I have to carry nitroglycerin on my neck all the time because chest pain.
Jumbo1
in
Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Dad in icu with covid 8 weeks. Doctor talking about end of life care
Hi all my dad has been in intensive care for 8 weeks during this time he had bipap for a week then his lung collapsed and he was placed on a ventilator 24 hours later we were called to the hospital as his organs were failing but after being placed on
dialysis
he got a bit better.
Hi all my dad has been in intensive care for 8 weeks during this time he had bipap for a week then his lung collapsed and he was placed on a ventilator 24 hours later we were called to the hospital as his organs were failing but after being placed on
dialysis
he got a bit better.
Mrs_blounty
in
ICUsteps
3 years ago
Kidney Disease Solution
Of those five one has had a kidney transplant and one is on
dialysis
. I am currently at stage 3 and I’m trying really hard to halt the progression and avoid being hooked onto a machine. To that end I bought a detailed program from a registered health practitioner.
Of those five one has had a kidney transplant and one is on
dialysis
. I am currently at stage 3 and I’m trying really hard to halt the progression and avoid being hooked onto a machine. To that end I bought a detailed program from a registered health practitioner.
ishymal
in
Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Down on luck
I am 57 so do not qualify to retire yet and still not on
dialysis
.
I am 57 so do not qualify to retire yet and still not on
dialysis
.
Mckenzie277
in
Kidney Disease
3 years ago
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