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What were some of the biggest adjustments to make to your lifestyle when starting dialysis?

I have several family members on dialysis, so I got many different answers. The number one thing that stuck in my mind is the number of medications you have to...

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...

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!...

What is my outlook like on dyalisis awaiting a transplant

How did you feel after getting diagnosed with CKD?

A new diagnosis can be so overwhelming and it can bring up many emotions. Fear, frustration, surprise, and maybe even relief to get some answers. How did you feel after...

Dialysis Life is Hell

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

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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...

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