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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...

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 do you wish others knew about life with chronic kidney disease?

If a person is not directly impacted by chronic kidney disease, as a person living with it or caregiving for someone who does, it's hard to understand what it's like...

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