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Does anyone wear a watch on their AVF arm?

Most written texts state that you can no longer wear a watch on your AV Fistula wrist, The basis being that no tight pressure should be applied, at the wrist...

Most written texts state that you can no longer wear a watch on your AV Fistula ...

Snowcountry

•1 day ago

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Questions regarding dialysis and also transplant

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is ok with all the crazy weather that has taken place all over. I recently started hemodialysis in the last week. Once again I have...

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is ok with all the crazy weather that has taken place...

Missingthesun

•2 days ago

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Blood sugar dropping

Hello hope you are all well.My mam has been moved to a new unit and since she's been at the new unit she's had a hypo every single time what could be causing...

Hello hope you are all well.My mam has been moved to a new unit and since she's ...

Jk2023

•6 days ago

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High temperature

Hi everyone,I am a bit lost about what is happening and doctors do not seem to give clear answers. My mum has been on Dialysis for a few years and suddenly...

Hi everyone,I am a bit lost about what is happening and doctors do not seem to g...

OggieSh

•15 days ago

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Dialysis or transplantation

Hallo everyone. I want to start form little story. According to my nephrologist I have CKD because of genetical legacy. And it seems to be true. My sister...

Hallo everyone. I want to start form little story. According to my nephrolog...

TomMilds

•16 days ago

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Mental Health Counseling is a necessity

Since this is Mental Health Month….. makes me laugh, I thought I would utter my opinion on the lack of support for mental health through the process of Chronic...

Since this is Mental Health Month….. makes me laugh, I thought I would utter my ...

Bassetmommer

•17 days ago

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What Kidney Patients Need to Know About Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based medical approach to treating certain chronic conditions through the use of an individually tailored...

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based medical approach to treatin...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•20 days ago

1 Reply

High BP during dialysis

Hello, everyone! Today I’m reaching out on behalf of a friend who hasn’t joined this community yet but would greatly appreciate any advice you can offer....

Hello, everyone! Today I’m reaching out on behalf of a friend who hasn’t joined ...

Learning_as_we_go

•20 days ago

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Insurance and transplant woes

I have two things yet to do to get back active on the list after being in the hospital for 2 months last fall. One is a discussion with the transplant...

I have two things yet to do to get back active on the list after being in the ho...

horsie63

•22 days ago

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ANCA vasculitis & kidneys

Recently I developed red rashes (purpura) on my legs/thigh. Examined by a dermatogist as skin vasculitis I treated it with prescription meds and ointment. The...

Recently I developed red rashes (purpura) on my legs/thigh. Examined by a dermat...

Snowcountry

•22 days ago

1 Reply

Kidney gfr

So last time my mam was told her kidneys were at 6% and yesterday while we were at a&e she's been told her kidneys are at 30% is this normal my mam has been on...

So last time my mam was told her kidneys were at 6% and yesterday while we were ...

Jk2023

•23 days ago

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Allergic to dialysis tape?

Is anyone else here allergic to, or irritated by, the paper tape that the dialysis lab technicians place on your arm during treatment? I get terrible red,...

Is anyone else here allergic to, or irritated by, the paper tape that the dialys...

chicagotrekkie

•24 days ago

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Paying for Dialysis

When you get the news that you have CKD money may not be the first thing that you think of but it should be the second thing as paying for treatment can be...

When you get the news that you have CKD money may not be the first thing that yo...

ZenPDX

•30 days ago

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fell kt/v again going to do EXTRANEAL bags question about that

Had my visit with kidney doctor today . I fell second kt/v for second time fail by .3 points . He concern that my urine has drop so sudden . The green bags I...

Had my visit with kidney doctor today . I fell second kt/v for second time fail ...

Beachgirl32

•1 month ago

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fell kt/v test

hey I had a uti that doesn’t want to go away I’m just finishing my second round of antibiotics. I ask dialysis center that will the Kt/v test be affected that...

hey I had a uti that doesn’t want to go away I’m just finishing my second round ...

Beachgirl32

•1 month ago

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Constipation - any ideas with restricted fluid intake because of dialysis?

I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables but that's getting old quickly

Hidden

•1 month ago

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What a week!! (Starting HD, continued)

Where was I? Ah, yes. I had just spent 3 days in the hospital getting in-patient dialysis for my first three rounds. Low Venous Flowrate, but they seemed to...

Where was I? Ah, yes. I had just spent 3 days in the hospital getting in-patie...

PeaB4YouGo

•2 months ago

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Kidney Odor

I am a kidney patient and I have been experiencing a strong odor. Does anyone have any suggestions to help eliminate this issue??

I am a kidney patient and I have been experiencing a strong odor. Does anyone ha...

Family1225

•2 months ago

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% drinks

Hallo everyone. According to CKD diet the alcohol drinks are stricktly prohibited. But sometimes I break this rule. And I think many other people do that. I...

Hallo everyone. According to CKD diet the alcohol drinks are stricktly prohibit...

TomMilds

•2 months ago

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prednisone

Has anyone experienced hand tremors (hand shaking) while taking Prednisone?

Hdslimand62

•2 months ago

1 Reply

from PD to HD

Hi everyone. This is question is for anyone who is either having HD or has had PD and is switching to HD. I have been a PD patient since the beginning of my...

Hi everyone. This is question is for anyone who is either having HD or has had ...

Imaanforever

•2 months ago

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Delayed time getting your call answered

Anyone else on Nxstage having trouble getting through with a phone call, even while on treatment? I had an issue this am, got the "you're the next caller" and...

Anyone else on Nxstage having trouble getting through with a phone call, even wh...

Bassetmommer

•2 months ago

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Thrice a week vs Twice a week HD.

I recently started HD and they pulled out a lot of retained fluid….15 litres and counting. I feel much better. Ionly wish it was every 3 days instead of the...

I recently started HD and they pulled out a lot of retained fluid….15 litres and...

OldHat

•2 months ago

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Next stage

After 28 years of living with kidney disease I am finally moving to the next stage and will be getting a fistula installed on May 2nd. Would appreciate...

After 28 years of living with kidney disease I am finally moving to the next sta...

Oceanviewed

•2 months ago

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Feeling sick after HD (advice for my dad)

Hello! My dad (72) has been on HD for two years* now. Lately, he often finds that his blood pressure drops and he feels sick after he's returned home from...

Hello! My dad (72) has been on HD for two years* now. Lately, he often finds tha...

Agnes_Fleming

•2 months ago

16 Replies

Officially Starting HD

So, my labs have finally gotten to the point where they've decided I need to start dialysis. eGFR at 6, high BUN, and high phosphorus point toward starting....

So, my labs have finally gotten to the point where they've decided I need to sta...

PeaB4YouGo

•2 months ago

14 Replies

Possible liver disease

I am 3 years post transplant. Recently I haven't been feeling well and I had high infection markers. I was admitted to hospital for tests and my kidneys were...

I am 3 years post transplant. Recently I haven't been feeling well and I had hi...

Runquik123

•2 months ago

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exhausted after four weeks of P.D.

Is a feeling of exhaustion and low energy typical when beginning P.D.? My husband started it almost four weeks ago and it's working well, but he's discouraged...

Is a feeling of exhaustion and low energy typical when beginning P.D.? My husban...

Muesli24

•2 months ago

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Fiancé is in desperate need of a kidney

hi, My fiancé was born with a hereditary kidney disease. He’s been on dialysis for 3 years and is in dire need of a kidney. He’s been so positive and happy...

hi, My fiancé was born with a hereditary kidney disease. He’s been on dialysis ...

Nickywesley

•3 months ago

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Today is World Kidney Day!

At the National Kidney Foundation we are championing the fight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR ALL - a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of ALL kidney...

At the National Kidney Foundation we are championing the fight KIDNEY EQUITY FOR...

JackieJ_NKF

Partner•3 months ago

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Posts - Kidney Dialysis | HealthUnlocked

Kidney Dialysis

Does anyone wear a watch on their AVF arm?

Questions regarding dialysis and also transplant

Blood sugar dropping

High temperature

Dialysis or transplantation

Mental Health Counseling is a necessity

What Kidney Patients Need to Know About Medical Nutrition Therapy

High BP during dialysis

Insurance and transplant woes

ANCA vasculitis & kidneys

Kidney gfr

Allergic to dialysis tape?

Paying for Dialysis

fell kt/v again going to do EXTRANEAL bags question about that

fell kt/v test

Constipation - any ideas with restricted fluid intake because of dialysis?

What a week!! (Starting HD, continued)

Kidney Odor

% drinks

prednisone

from PD to HD

Delayed time getting your call answered

Thrice a week vs Twice a week HD.

Next stage

Feeling sick after HD (advice for my dad)

Officially Starting HD

Possible liver disease

exhausted after four weeks of P.D.

Fiancé is in desperate need of a kidney

Today is World Kidney Day!

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