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Caregiver

I am my husbands caregiver. I run his home hemodialysis through his fistula. We are a very strong couple, but sometimes I get overwhelmed. I work, take care of everything...

Dyalisis

Can anyone tell me if there is any type of support group in Niagara Region Ontario? I just was told today that I need to start dyalisis treatment next week...

What is my outlook like on dyalisis awaiting a transplant

Dialysis Life is Hell

Dialysis life is not the life to live. I am a walking dead...

Latest tests

With CKD 4 and at 86 I have thus far avoided dialysis and as previously stated do not intend to go down that path. My last eGFR test had a...

Pig Kidneys

I just got this report and thought I’d share it and ask what you all think about this direction in transplants. https://www.medpagetoday.com/nephrology/kidneytransplantation/114121?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2025-02-07&mh=d5d794c0cbfb7667454f6a989b927286&zdee=gAAAAABm4uU4oYO4atZaCjSAis94fUefdwZGwG6H2K12lZ0aLPs7GY6XUjqYhGnXGNDIHf425DAbAK...

Back/side/ flank pain?

I have horrible side/flank pain especially on my left side. Anyone else experience this? The only thing to relieve this is using a heating pad. Any suggestions for relief when...

Dialysis abroad

Hi, I hope this is the right place to post my question as I'd be very grateful for any help I can get. My partner of 8 years, who lives...

What are good hydration drinks?

What areas of life has CKD impacted?

Chronic kidney disease can impact many different aspects of life. In what areas of your life has CKD affected? What areas of impact would you like to bring more awareness...

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