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Today, 01:39 PMYou might be a Redneck Dialysis patient if......By Jim Rader If You ask if you can have Budweiser instead of saline. You might be a dialysis...26 replies | 35571 view(s)
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Today, 11:45 AMOne thing you'll realize from reading over the posts is that PD affects everyone a bit differently. I'm not a big person (140 lbs) so I use a smaller...24 replies | 50747 view(s) -
Today, 11:39 AMI know that coconuts are high in potassium, so if you're watching that you'll want to restrict how much you eat.2 replies | 208 view(s)
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Today, 04:52 AMHello. I have been on Dialysis for 7 weeks and get cramps most days . I fell really well after dialysis and am really hungry. MY energy levels are...4 replies | 341 view(s) -
Today, 12:44 AMpues yo tengo 4 anos ya en dialisis y grasias adios me siento super bien no todos somos iguales es depende del organismo delas...4 replies | 341 view(s) -
Yesterday, 09:44 PMMatheaford replied to a thread "Renal and Diabetic Food Choices" Labeling in Recipes on the web site in Dialysis dietWhile it is not my recipe - I believe it is the amount of eggplant per serving that makes it medium - you will get 3/4 cup eggplant instead of 1/2...1 replies | 100 view(s) -
Yesterday, 09:33 PMeGFR also depends on how well hydrated you are, your age, etc. It is usually calculated on a small amount. I will say that with a healthy diet and...6 replies | 358 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:27 PMYour vertigo may be related to the lowering of the blood pressure. Especially if it's related to a change in position - getting up from lying down,...2 replies | 156 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:45 PMHello new here have have been on home hemo for 10 months and in the last 3 months have had 2 revisions. I have to go back in center for a couple of...7 replies | 1342 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:30 PMI am so glad you mentioned fatigue!! My doctor thinks its stress... I know it's not. Make me feel like I am not loosing the rest of my mind.2 replies | 252 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:29 PMThe only thing I can say is have your doctor check your potassium before you decide what to do, low numbers can be just as bad as high. I have heard...2 replies | 156 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:18 PMSorry Jack I didn't see your reply I will get the sheet over to you and answer your questions when I get home. Hang in there!6 replies | 358 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:23 PMThank for the info. Question: is it possible to stay at stage 3 for 40 years? Also, my gfr is 59, if it goes up to 60 does that I mean i am...6 replies | 358 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:39 AMI don't know about any specific study, but here is a link where Ultrafiltration Rate (UFR) is discussed. ...2 replies | 297 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:11 AMhttp://www.bobnortham.com/whats-new.html0 replies | 39 view(s) -
Yesterday, 05:34 AMI had all that at GFR 28-32 so it sounds normal to me. Doctor put me on Nexium which helped with the digestion of food so I am not as sick as I use...2 replies | 252 view(s) -
06-17-2013, 08:30 PMI have a GFR of 23 and have been living with IgA Nephropathy for many years. I talked to my doctor about my fatigue level and he stated that I SHOULD...2 replies | 252 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 05:13 PManorris replied to a thread Outside stresses while going through dialysis in Living with kidney diseaseThe short answer is the world continues to turn at the same pace weather we are sick or not. I have been in a very similar situation and I am on...3 replies | 141 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 04:48 PMI go through that off and on. I also get very short of breath sometimes during treatment and after. The cramps I would say are from the fluid shift...4 replies | 341 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 04:33 PMyes, you can8 replies | 2523 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 10:24 AMI hope your experience is the exception. I notified my Social Worker about 3 weeks ago of my desire to treat for in the Golden, CO area for one day...1 replies | 277 view(s) -
06-17-2013, 08:21 AMI am interested in an armband or two for my access site. How do I order them and where can I see pictures of them?22 replies | 36993 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 04:32 AMIt's not very suitable for me but I also thank you for your information2 replies | 256 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 04:29 AMTraditional, modern and future series of three styles, which one you like?22 replies | 36993 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 06:03 PMThank you so much for your detailed reply - very much appreciated. Yes, if you don't mind sharing your spreadsheet, that will be wonderful !!! ...6 replies | 358 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 05:05 PMsharchik started a thread "Renal and Diabetic Food Choices" Labeling in Recipes on the web site in Dialysis dietHi. This post is aimed for the dieticians who monitor the forums. I am confused by the descriptions at the end of the recipes under "Renal and...1 replies | 100 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 04:42 PMHi. It sounds like you are doing hemodialysis. I'm a PD patient so I can't say I experience the same thing. However, I have found that if I don't...4 replies | 341 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 04:39 PMThanks to all who have replied :-)4 replies | 468 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 09:23 PMI also think you can learn a lot in those 90 days about what kind of response you can expect. You can observe other people and their similar issues...15 replies | 1429 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 09:15 PMKidney Diet Cook Book For Pre-Dialysis Patients I published another Amazon book - this time a full color cookbook made for people who are NOT on...0 replies | 84 view(s)
