| Author | Subject: Re: hard times |
| Joel | Posted At 10:08:54 08/30/2001 I know how you feel. went thru the same things. 1. I suggest you tell your friends and relatives BUT, do it matter of factly. This is what I did and it has been no problem. I think a lot of the reaction you get is a function of how you treat it. The few who acted like it was the end of the world, I just informed them about the facts. 2. I had a fistula put in early, but asked my doctor as the time grew near about PD. I now use a cycler at night and I strongly suggest you look into this. It is not much of a burden. I'd be glad to offer any other advice or info Joel |
| Kim | Re: hard times (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 11:17:06 12/09/2001 I agree with joel you should check into peritoneal diaylsis before going onto hemo.It is more conveniant,the diet is not as strict,it keeps your blood levels more steady ,(They are kinda of up and down with hemo)And it can be done at home at night while you sleep, which gives you freedom that is hard to get on hemo. Although both ways serve the purpose .Be sure you have checked all your options. |
| Grace Ore | Re: hard times (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 07:09:29 03/14/2003 My nephew just lost his kidney which was a transplant, he is starting hemo-dialysis today. We were trying to find all the info out about this. We have a bunch of family members going down to be tested as donors. My sister(his mother)gave him his first kidney-but it was lost due to wrong rejection medicine. His second kidney was from a transplant list, cadaver. Which he had for about 10 years. He is 26 years old. Thanks for any info |
| Beth Witten | Re: hard times (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 23:18:59 03/21/2003 It's always upsetting when someone loses a transplant and needs to start dialysis. Your nephew may find that dialysis has changed some he last did it 10 years ago. Since he has probably been independent for the last 10 years, he may want to think about one of the home dialysis options or learn to do as much of his dialysis treatment as possible. If you want to read about kidney disease, treatment options, and living a full life on dialysis, check out www.kidneyschool.org. It sounds like everyone is interested in him getting a transplant. Assuming he wants another transplant and is a candidate, transplant centers are now looking not only at relatives, but at others such as spouses, friends, or even strangers who wish to donate an organ. If you want to read about transplants, transplant data, etc. check out www.unos.org. Good luck! |