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by akendall48
Sat May 26, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Distant friends and family
Replies: 11
Views: 9907

Re: Distant freinds and family

I don't have that problem, as I know I will not have a transplant due to major stomach operation last summer. so it's dialysis for ever for me. But if it keeps me alive that's all I want to live.
by akendall48
Mon May 14, 2012 5:11 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Vegetarian Diet on Dialysis
Replies: 14
Views: 19531

Re: Vegetarian Diet on Dialysis

how about pasta?
by akendall48
Sun May 13, 2012 5:04 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: switch to heamo
Replies: 3
Views: 3184

Re: switch to heamo

I am on HD in locla renal unit. I see my neph about every 2 to 3 months, my husband is always with me as he makes sure I hear correctly as I am deaf and he often ask more questions than me! We have apre dialysis nurse who am sure would see us too, Always have renal doctors on hand in the dialysis un...
by akendall48
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:37 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: BOWELS!!!!!!!!! ARGH!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 16306

Re: BOWELS!!!!!!!!! ARGH!!!!

fresh ornage juice, prunes, sweetcorn, nuts, malt bread all make me move rather than taking medication which makes it worse most times
by akendall48
Sun Apr 15, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Itching!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 32427

Re: Itching!!!

I use Dermol cream on my legs as they itch like made in bed, also take amtimisimine tablets like people take for hay fever to help control itching.

Either your phosphate or potassium levels are high as one or the other causes itching.
by akendall48
Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: maybe back on dialysis
Replies: 1
Views: 2678

maybe back on dialysis

Saw my kidney doctor today I was told kidney function now down to 7 - 8 % had been up to 16% since coming off dialysis Dec 2011 as was then considered stable. Had a blood test today now waiting the results. Had my leg graft check that it is working Ok, which it is. Daft as it seems I am feeling grea...
by akendall48
Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Starting Dialysis
Replies: 14
Views: 12902

Re: Starting Dialysis

I did HD, had failed fistulas now have a leg graft to use. After Hd session 3 hrs for 3 times a week I felt tired and had a nap after.
by akendall48
Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Statins and Cholesterol
Replies: 7
Views: 6117

Re: Statins and Cholesterol

cholestral, have you tried Actimel yoghurts drinks or similar to help reduce your cholestral.

hope all goes well you getting pregnant.
by akendall48
Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Holidays, but where to go?
Replies: 11
Views: 11149

Re: Holidays, but where to go?

Chris Felton is the person to book the caravan with but could be already booked. She is on facebook.
by akendall48
Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Eating Out Nightmare
Replies: 7
Views: 6320

Re: Eating Out Nightmare

Ask in some place if they can saute potatoes. As they have been boild 1st then sliced and lightly fried.

I eat out Indian, chinese and english food but my pottasium levels seem OK. Well have not been told otherwise.
by akendall48
Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Holidays, but where to go?
Replies: 11
Views: 11149

Re: Holidays, but where to go?

Norfolk area is nice ans is flat easy for people with less mobility,

Shropshire where I am but not near the sea (2 hours) from welsh coast.

Lowland of Scorland Gallowway coast, nice area too

Hope you find somewhere to suit the pair of you x
by akendall48
Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:02 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Waste PD fluid and the garden!
Replies: 11
Views: 25494

Re: Waste PD fluid and the garden!

worth trying, recycle all u ca i say
by akendall48
Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Cold Sores
Replies: 2
Views: 3482

Re: Cold Sores

a dab of whisky! Spirit dries them up or perfumes work too.
by akendall48
Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Help please!!
Replies: 1
Views: 2399

Re: Help please!!

could be a kidney stone, they are very painful. Go back to doctor if meds not helping but they do take a few days to have any effect.
by akendall48
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Night Cramps
Replies: 6
Views: 5699

Re: Night Cramps

try drinking tonic water it has quinine in can help cramps.