Kidney Patient Guide

Funnily enough, as a knitter and cross-stitcher, dexterity may not be a problem to her. Of course, the other possible complications are a worry, although I like the thought you have Grey that PD in itself could give her a purpose. As long as she has the energy to have a go. She's pretty stable at ho...

Thank you all. It is so hard, particularly as my Dad died some years ago of virtually the same thing, although he was not offered the option of dialysis. If someone could say 'PD would give her an extra 3 years of good quality life', there would be no decision. If it gives her an extra three months ...

My mum is 89 and has Stage 5 renal failure (12% ish) as well as heart failure. She is fading fast. Her renal unit seemed to be keen to commence PD, and were planning the initial op, but she has gone downhill over the past couple of months - very tired, no appetite or interest in anything. I am expec...