Kidney Patient Guide

hi fredjen I have been on APD for over 12 months now, and although initially I got drainage pain I don't get any at all now. I told my nurse about it and they changed it to tidal and have had no probs since. I find the only drawback of being on APD is having to go to bed at a sensible hour to get up...

Hi Nickj I was diagnosed with ESRF in september 04, I started off on Haemo as an in patient but it was decided that I should start on APD as I am needle phobic. At the time I thought that my life as I knew it was over, but I can honestly say that it really isn't that bad. Doing APD has allowed me to...

Dear Borris I spend alot of time reading posts on this website without ever responding but after reading your message I feel as though I have so many things to say... however I struggle to find words appropriate. You've been an inspiration to so many people in so many ways and that includes me. I tr...

Hi I'm really sorry about not replying sooner.

Just wanted to say thanks ever so much for the advice

oldborris: very sorry to hear about your holiday, I hope you get a chance to go away again soon.

Thanks again

Emmax

Hi Hal Thanks for responding so soon! :wink: So does the £150 worldwide annual policy (for the 5 of you) plus the extra costs cover kidney related problems while your away? I imagine that it might be slightly cheaper if its just for the two of us and at that sort of price it wouldn't be a problem...

Good luck to both you and your Mum, I hope all goes well

Best wishes

Emma x

My Fiance and I have decided to book a holiday after all the stress of the past 8 months. The thought of it is very scary but we both need the break. We are hoping to go abroad for one week in July and was hoping someone might be able to offer some advice about holiday insurance. :? I rang M&S a...

Hi Amanda I am on APD and use a white connection shield/clamshell. When I went into hospital to have a PET the just connected me up without the connection shield and rested the catheter on some blue tissue, which made me panic as I thought the blue end of the catheter was not supposed to be exposed ...

I to am a real chick flick lover and my faves are quite similar to Angel's:

Bridget Jones 1&2
Love Actually
Notting Hill
Grease
Dirty Dancing
Mannequin
About a Boy

I could go on because there are so many more,but i will leave it at that for now.

Thank you all very much for your advice :) They checked the calcium again this morning and it was still high :? The cardiologist has advised me to continue with my medication now and wants my blood to be checked again next week. Thanks once again for your help Hope you are all well Take care Emma

Hi Hal

I have been advised to stop taking my phosex and alphacalcidol until tomorrow after the procedure.

I am hoping it is down to my medication as I assume this can be changed quite easily.

I am totally confused by everything at the moment!!

Thanks for the support, hope you are well

Emma

Thanks for the info, I have been really worried all day.

You have helped put my mind at rest until tomorrow when I see the consultant.

Fingers crossed

Thanks once again

Take care

Emma

Hi everyone, I hope you are all well. I was just wondering if any one can give me any info about calcium levels. I am due to go in tomorrow for a procedure on my heart, they took blood yesterday :roll: to check everything was ok. Today they have phoned me and said that my calcium levels are too high...

Hi my name is Emma and I am 25, and I live in Runcorn, Cheshire Uk. I was diagnosed with ESRF in september last year, which came as quite a shock. To begin with I was on HD but I only lasted a week on that due to my phobia of needles! :roll: I have now been on APD for 5 months and despite some early...