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My husband is on PD dialysis. He started out on the 1.5 solution and now they have him doing 2.5 and 1.5. Sometimes he has to do two 2.5 solutions. He always scratching stating that the green bag is making him itch more. I put lotion all over his body and sometimes he takes Benadryl. Does anyone else

stage 5 kidney disease and at the point where I have to decide on which dialysis to go with--Home HD or PD. Would appreciate anyone on dialysis to say which one they decided on and experience with that type. Need help making decision.

Hi I am 80yrs with a few issues ,the worst is my Emphasema I am on Oxygen ,the next is my Kidneys a lot of that is caused by my very high blood pressure it was 212/137 2 hrs ago I also have Spinal Stenosis and suprisingly....... Depression.LOL, I have just found out I have Diabetes as well

Anyone have stage 3b? Does it always progress to dialysis? Tks

Hello! How is everyone? I am hoping I might be able to pick someone's brain/ask questions. I started hemodialysis in May 2024 (in clinic). I have not been an easy patient by all means. I questioned for weeks in the beginning if I could do it. I tried to go to PD and got peritonitis/septic immediately

My name is Briana and I have a question. Is there anyone who has does dialysis and have heart failure? Did you have to change your lifestyle? Create a meal plan? We're you scared ? I just found out that I have heart failure and I'm also a diabetic who should I talk to learn more about my condition?

I have a friend who freezes whenever she has dialysis treatments at Davita. Some of Davita's facilities will allow a blanket to be heated in a microwave, while others are uncaring, unmerciful, and won't. Electric blankets are not allowed at all. Based on my knowledge, none of Davita's facilities provide

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Emergencies and natural disasters can strike at any time. If you have kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have a kidney transplant, being prepared isn't just important—it's essential. Learn how to stay ahead of the unexpected with tips from emergency preparedness expert Keeley Lenoir, Program Manager

Emergencies and natural disasters can strike at any time. If you have kidney disease, are on dialysis, or have a kidney transplant, being prepared isn't just important—it's essential. Learn how to stay ahead of the unexpected with tips from emergency preparedness expert Keeley Lenoir, Program Manager

I have been a CKD patient since 1995 and been on dialysis for more than 12 years. This publication is designed to share my experience and notes as patient intended to help other people who are on dialysis and want to lead a regular life. I put out regular posts on very pertinent things that we need

My husband is now down to 9 eGFR. In the UK they start dialysis as late as possible. I’m not sure why. I assumed at first that it was about money, as it sometimes in with our medical service, which is free to everyone. Then I thought it was because his test results were still good, so it’s wise to delay

Interesting read on why the world (mistakenly?) turned its back on Nicotinic Acid: Go here: The Niacin Rebirth: Revisiting the Potential of Nicotinic Acid Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease and Niacin Supplementation for Healthy Aging https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/5521 Then right

My d-in-law has collapsed from v recent dengue infection. She is in icu in Brazil. Her INR is 4.1 her brain fog has been cleared through dialysis but liver deemed not to be functioning. I have her blood results but don't want to bore the list with numbers. (She's a non-drinker non-smoker). I am speaking

Hello and hope it will be a happy new year for all! I'm 75 years old, been diagnosed with CKD almost 20 years ago and currently in renal failure with GFR at 11 recently. I've been told by my doctors that dialysis is in my near future. Getting a transplant or going on dialysis is really scary and I

I'm writing this because now I can laugh at it. I am not writing for sympathy but just to share how we all have trials and roadblocks, but we can get through them. My fun began early in the month. I was put on Xphozah two months ago. It is the newest phosphorous blocker, not a binder. My phosphorous

As today result my egfr is 44 Creatinine is 137 Uric acid 420 But I have taking some supplement with farmacyst helping like for pre dialysis milk Last few month my egfr was 50 after drink this milk have shoot up to 78 and then suddenly now drop to 44 I have no idea about it my potassium hemoglobin sodium

I’m considering donating my kidney if given the all clear ofcourse to my brother who is at end of life with stage 5 kidney disease. However I do not know who to contact would it be his kidney specialist that he sees every month? It’s hard because his also mentally ill so doesn’t know himself if he wants

I know this forum is for Kidney Dialysis but I am reaching out for help. I have Type1 dRTA. It has taken 5 years to diagnosis. I keep going into metabolic acidosis which leads to metabolic acidosis. I am on sodium bicarbonate tablets and potassium and magnesium supplements. The doctors in the ER

My husband has been on PD dialysis for 10 months. For the past month every time when he does the first fill he is having severe pain and burning. He isn't having any pain on the other 3 fillings and he doesn't having any pain on any of his draining's. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this