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How long have you been on dialysis?

How long have you been on dialysis (either currently or in the past)? What type of dialysis? Please share your experiences with us!...

Xenotransplant pig kidney

I am living with a pig kidney transplant does anyone have questions about it and how I'm doing around three months later?...

What happens when choosing not to do dialysis?

I am 80 years old, have been a diabetic for about 20 years, mostly under control until recently. The only symptoms I have are low appetite and super tired however...

It’s nerve racking to have CDK

I wish other new the impact it have on you performing your work duties...

Do You Get Extremely Cold When Doing Dialysis?

This question came up in a support group meeting. Are you allowed to have electric blankets or anything like that when you are doing dialysis? Some people are extremely cold...

What Are The Cons Of Doing Dialysis?

I don't think I need dialysis any time soon, just curious about the cons. I know some of the the pros. I want to hear from dialysis patients about diet...

My Employer Won't Give Me Time Off To Do Dialysis

What should you do if your employer does not allow you time to do dialysis? Is this something that can be filed with the EEOC complaint department? Has anyone had...

What are the advances of the mechanical kidney and pig kidney transplants?

I’m going on 2 years of 3days a week dialysis. It is time consuming and limits my ability to travel and visit my family. I’m 83 years old and have...

A Persons Decision To Refuse Dialysis

My grandmother was 85 when she was told she had to go on dialysis, or she would only have 2 weeks to live. They called it right, she was dead...

Are You New To Dialysis Or Had A Transplant Before Dialysis?

I know this can be hard and your life changes forever. You have to deal with new lifestyle stuff and learn new things. This can get overwhelming. Don't forget about...

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