Experiences with

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP)

I am in various FB groups for PSEUDOMYXOMA Peritonei but was wondering if g in there is much activity or questions in this forum for PMP/Appendix Cancer

Hello, I've been on peritoneal dialysis for five years and I feel great. I'm 59 years old, female, African American. I'm very active. I teach four line dance classes every week. I attend another. I attend church regularly, and work in our Good Works minisrty. Although I do not drink, my husband and

Hello! My name is Tracy and while I have an EXTENSIVE medical history, I'm really wondering if anyone else struggles with chronically low magnesium. I actually have to have a 3+ hour magnesium infusion every Tuesday. My transplant is from my mom, 30 years on January 4th, 2025. I'm 52 and was diagnosed

Hi, Everybooty!My name is Tracy and I have a living donor transplant (from my mommy who is 82 and pretty healthy) that will be 30 years old on January 4, 2025. I'm 52 years old and my kidneys failed due to having Systemic Lupus Erythematosis that I was diagnosed with in November 1987 and my kidneys failed

What is peritoneal dialysis and who can benefit from it? Today, Britney Dickerson, dialysis patient, and Jenny Wilson, Davita's regional director of home dialysis in New York City, are here to break it down. To listen to this podcast, visit: https://hottopicsinkidneyhealth.podbean.com/e/what-is-peritoneal-dialysis

Hello, My sister went on the kidney transplant list two and a half years ago after being diagnosed with renal failure, and until this past July, was doing Peritoneal Dialysis, which she was doing quite well on. However, starting in the new year this year, she had three minor strokes, and after the last

My spouse is currently receiving peritoneal dialysis and moving forward to the transplant list.

I don't post much because my RLS isn't too bad most nights.I tried adding that both my kidneys have failed because of catching Covid for the second time and already I have a number of health issues. I am on Peritoneal Dialysis and I am diabetic. I treat my RLS with 75mg Pregabalin, I know it's nothing

My name is Deepti and I am 35 years old . In April 2024, I was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease and now rely on peritoneal dialysis (PD) 7 days a week. Dialysis is exhausting and restricts my daily activities . I hold a Masters degree from Purdue and work as a Data engineer in Silicon Valley

Hi everyone, for those on PD, have you had any catheter complications or blockages and how were they resolved? My father suddenly started to have his PD fluid drain bloody two weeks ago. We notified the nurse/dr who are both unresponsive and just assumed it’s a burst blood vessel. We requested a sample

Hello, My father is 83 years old and his eGFR is now 8. The doctors want to start the process for home peritoneal dialysis overnight. We are feeling quite anxious as a family and I would appreciate your support. Can anyone offer their experiences on starting PD, physically and mentally how they feel

Whats the lifespan for 54 year old with stage 5 renal failure? My gfr was 14 last year. Not sure what it is now....I'm on peritoneal dialysis

I made a post about eight months ago titled, "Just found out I need a kidney transplant" soon after I got the news. I was mostly worried at the time about whether my mom would be able to be my donor and who would take care of me/us after the surgery. I can now report, my mom cannot be my donor, and I

Is anyone using the entraneal solution? If so what is your treatment plan. I’m a caregiver for my son and he just started peritoneal dialysis

We just started Peritoneal dialysis using the extraneal purple solution for a 12 hour dwell and experiencing diarrhea. Has anyone else experienced diarrhea?

Hi everyone, I just joined. I am a caregiver to my husband who is in stage 5 Renal failure. He is on Peritoneal dialysis . 😊

So, here goes! I'm 48 and just "celebrated" 3 years Kidney-versary September 14th! I have PKD and was having a lot of pain and other issues before, so even though I was still around 17% function I was listed for transplant. I was very fortunate though to have a living donor come forward to donate and

I should have posted this here. I did originally posted it in the site for dialysis. But if you are looking toward dialysis, you would be on this site first. So, this is my journal though my first time on dialysis. You can see the replies if you can get on the HealthUnlocked for Kidney Dialysis. I know

The time has come when I need to make a decision about whether to go with hemo or peritoneal dialysis. That brings up many questions. If on peritoneal dialysis do you ever get a decent nights sleep or are you constantly awakened with alarms pain etc. Is the machine very loud - I have a hard time

My 60-year-old husband is in renal failure, on nightly peritoneal dialysis, and on the transplant list. I've been feeling frustrated, anxious and isolated, and that often comes out in anger. Every day is the same: I work from home, take care of the dog, pay bills, do housework, and have dinner ready