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Stage 5 renal failure plus dialysis and cirrhosis of the liver
Wondering if anyone else in the world is dealing with these two together. My husband is, and we're scared. We're hopeful, but doctors don't know how this happened other than being diabetic for decades. Never a drop of alcohol, but a heavy meat eater. Diabetes is in control, A1C too, but hemodialysis
Wondering if anyone else in the world is dealing with these two together. My husband is, and we're scared. We're hopeful, but doctors don't know how this happened other than being diabetic for decades. Never a drop of alcohol, but a heavy meat eater. Diabetes is in control, A1C too, but hemodialysis
Cinderella60
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British Liver Trust
7 months ago
Back home from hospital
Got released Thursday after dialysis and back home by 530 pm. Took forever to get the discharge paperwork, get the IV out and the supplies to change my dressing. I have several follow up appointments and new meds. I med to gain 10-15 pounds and get my strength back. For the most part my labs are good
Got released Thursday after dialysis and back home by 530 pm. Took forever to get the discharge paperwork, get the IV out and the supplies to change my dressing. I have several follow up appointments and new meds. I med to gain 10-15 pounds and get my strength back. For the most part my labs are good
horsie63
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Kidney Dialysis
8 months ago
Amino Acids-Protein Hydrolysate - the generic form of Pro-Stat RC.
Does anyone on Dialysis use Amino Acids-Protein Hydrolysate, the generic form of Pro-Stat RC? If so, how does it taste. I've tried LiquaCel and it's just nasty.
Does anyone on Dialysis use Amino Acids-Protein Hydrolysate, the generic form of Pro-Stat RC? If so, how does it taste. I've tried LiquaCel and it's just nasty.
RonZone
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Kidney Dialysis
8 months ago
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Digestive symptoms post dialysis
my husband has been on center hemodialysis for about a year and a half. None of the medical staff seem to be able to understand or help with the extreme throat/esophageal discomfort he feels for close to 24 hours following dialysis., with no appetite. I wondered if anyone else has experienced this. He
my husband has been on center hemodialysis for about a year and a half. None of the medical staff seem to be able to understand or help with the extreme throat/esophageal discomfort he feels for close to 24 hours following dialysis., with no appetite. I wondered if anyone else has experienced this. He
22171
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Kidney Dialysis
8 months ago
National Living Donor Assistance Center EMAIL I Received??
I have been in the search for a living donor for a couple years. I am on dialysis. I just received an email from the NLDAC stating that I needed to complete an application for someone requesting funds for missed wages, travel, etc. related to kidney donation to me. My questions are: 1) How far
I have been in the search for a living donor for a couple years. I am on dialysis. I just received an email from the NLDAC stating that I needed to complete an application for someone requesting funds for missed wages, travel, etc. related to kidney donation to me. My questions are: 1) How far
BeachLove
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Kidney Transplant
8 months ago
Dialysis, what are the cons?
I'm a way off from having to have dialysis but am wondering about the cons of it. I know the pros but would like to hear from dialysis patients what it's like, the cons, the diet, labs, etc. Not really sure but I have a feeling that it's not as cozy or as simple as it looks to be. Also, maybe from
I'm a way off from having to have dialysis but am wondering about the cons of it. I know the pros but would like to hear from dialysis patients what it's like, the cons, the diet, labs, etc. Not really sure but I have a feeling that it's not as cozy or as simple as it looks to be. Also, maybe from
jodaer
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Kidney Dialysis
8 months ago
Demystifying Dialysis: Understanding Treatment Options and Life Changes
Life on dialysis is a challenege for many, so NKF is here to help! Learn how to live well on dialysis with these tips and tricks. https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/demystifying-dialysis-understanding-treatment-options-and-life-changes
Life on dialysis is a challenege for many, so NKF is here to help! Learn how to live well on dialysis with these tips and tricks. https://www.kidney.org/newsletter/demystifying-dialysis-understanding-treatment-options-and-life-changes
JackieJ_NKF
Partner
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Kidney Dialysis
8 months ago
First time dialysis outside of hospital
Can anyone give me hints, tips, tricks? im kind of nervous.
Can anyone give me hints, tips, tricks? im kind of nervous.
Cowboy41
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Kidney Dialysis
8 months ago
And so it begins......home dialysis
This is a hard post to write. I am headed for dialysis within the next month or two. NO getting around it now. No chance for reversal or improvement at this point. It was a good fight. I have some questions to start learning about this process. I will be doing home hemodialysis. I am already did the
This is a hard post to write. I am headed for dialysis within the next month or two. NO getting around it now. No chance for reversal or improvement at this point. It was a good fight. I have some questions to start learning about this process. I will be doing home hemodialysis. I am already did the
Bassetmommer
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Kidney Dialysis
8 months ago
Down the rabbit hole I go.... the follow up to my journey
This is the follow up to my long post about what has been happening to me. A quick review. I was told after I did the whole evaluation progress in 2020-21 that I was overweight, BMI too high, and that I had an abnormal cardiac result from the nuclear test that I had done. I had a report or 6% ischemia
This is the follow up to my long post about what has been happening to me. A quick review. I was told after I did the whole evaluation progress in 2020-21 that I was overweight, BMI too high, and that I had an abnormal cardiac result from the nuclear test that I had done. I had a report or 6% ischemia
Bassetmommer
NKF Ambassador
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Kidney Disease
8 months ago
Fistula
Hi I am having an Endo vascular fistula proceedure next month in preparation for hemo dialysis. If anyone has any information or experience about this I would be very grateful to hear. Thank you
Hi I am having an Endo vascular fistula proceedure next month in preparation for hemo dialysis. If anyone has any information or experience about this I would be very grateful to hear. Thank you
MariaB27
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Kidney Disease
8 months ago
Second kidney transplant
Hi, My nephrologist is putting in the application for me to go back onto the transplant list. I am very lucky as I have had my first transplant for over 28 years. My GFR is running at 12. Something I wondered about is do they remove my previous transplant and put the new one in the same place? I
Hi, My nephrologist is putting in the application for me to go back onto the transplant list. I am very lucky as I have had my first transplant for over 28 years. My GFR is running at 12. Something I wondered about is do they remove my previous transplant and put the new one in the same place? I
DoylerOz
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Kidney Transplant
8 months ago
Transplant list..overwhelmed
After 18 long months of trying to get on the list, i got a phoncall on Thursday, telling me I was now live. I thought I would be over the moon, instead I'm feeling overwhelmed. I had an appointment with the transplant co-ordinator and Surgeon about 10 days ago. The surgeon told me I had to lose weight
After 18 long months of trying to get on the list, i got a phoncall on Thursday, telling me I was now live. I thought I would be over the moon, instead I'm feeling overwhelmed. I had an appointment with the transplant co-ordinator and Surgeon about 10 days ago. The surgeon told me I had to lose weight
Ziggydoodah
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Kidney Transplant
8 months ago
Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Dialysis and kidney transplant are the only two treatments for people with kidney failure. It is also important for patients to continue managing any other health conditions they may have, including high blood pressure and/or diabetes. Learn more at: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/stage-5-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd
Dialysis and kidney transplant are the only two treatments for people with kidney failure. It is also important for patients to continue managing any other health conditions they may have, including high blood pressure and/or diabetes. Learn more at: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/stage-5-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd
JackieJ_NKF
Partner
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Kidney Dialysis
9 months ago
I am in a dilema
have hi doesn't bicarbonate soda help with cod? I made the decision to refuse dialysis and have been told I have 12 to 18 moths to live
have hi doesn't bicarbonate soda help with cod? I made the decision to refuse dialysis and have been told I have 12 to 18 moths to live
eyeBRing
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Kidney Disease
9 months ago
PERITONITIS SUCKS
Third night in my local hospital for a bacterial infection. Probably would not have caught it, if I hadn't decided to do a manual exchange after a rough night on the cyculor the night before and painful cramps all day. Sure enough the fluid that came out of me was cloudy. You don't see your fluid doing
Third night in my local hospital for a bacterial infection. Probably would not have caught it, if I hadn't decided to do a manual exchange after a rough night on the cyculor the night before and painful cramps all day. Sure enough the fluid that came out of me was cloudy. You don't see your fluid doing
SadMad
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Kidney Disease
9 months ago
I’m Desperate for help
My husband is an active 81y.o. with CHF and Amyloidosis. He also has an enlarged prostate. His BP is well controlled and he has no history of diabetes. He currently takes: Vyndaquel - Amyloidosis Eliquis Torsemide (water pill) Finasteride (prostate) Amiodarone (heart) Potassium (heart) Atorvastatin
My husband is an active 81y.o. with CHF and Amyloidosis. He also has an enlarged prostate. His BP is well controlled and he has no history of diabetes. He currently takes: Vyndaquel - Amyloidosis Eliquis Torsemide (water pill) Finasteride (prostate) Amiodarone (heart) Potassium (heart) Atorvastatin
Readdaily
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Kidney Disease
9 months ago
Transplant.vs dialysis
Hi. I am going through the process for a kidney transplant. I had my first appointment with the transplant deans was supposed by what he was saying. I felt like he was trying to talk me ougetting a transplant. He told me there was no guarantee a transplant would improve my life more than dialysis.
Hi. I am going through the process for a kidney transplant. I had my first appointment with the transplant deans was supposed by what he was saying. I felt like he was trying to talk me ougetting a transplant. He told me there was no guarantee a transplant would improve my life more than dialysis.
Jade1982
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Kidney Transplant Patient Support
9 months ago
swelling eyes
Hi everyone. How do you guys dealing with swelling eyes? After 2-3 days without dialysis I've got "huge" bags under my eyes especially when I waking up. During a day it getting little less. Its also affect on sight. Average weight gain between dialysis is 1-1.5 kg with 65 kg dry weight.
Hi everyone. How do you guys dealing with swelling eyes? After 2-3 days without dialysis I've got "huge" bags under my eyes especially when I waking up. During a day it getting little less. Its also affect on sight. Average weight gain between dialysis is 1-1.5 kg with 65 kg dry weight.
TomMilds
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Kidney Dialysis
9 months ago
anxiety during dialysis
Hi. My mom is 90. a multitude of health problems lead to her finally having to go on dialysis. She has been on it, and in and out of the hospital and rehab, for 4 months. Now she is home. she still is having trouble getting through the sessions. She tries deep breathing, meditation, Netflix, extra
Hi. My mom is 90. a multitude of health problems lead to her finally having to go on dialysis. She has been on it, and in and out of the hospital and rehab, for 4 months. Now she is home. she still is having trouble getting through the sessions. She tries deep breathing, meditation, Netflix, extra
Hidden
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Kidney Dialysis
9 months ago
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