by wagolynn » Wed May 04, 2016 3:09 pm
Hi pete20,
The usual problem with kidney failure is getting the blood pressure (BP) low enough, they aim for 120/80.
If large amounts of water are removed at dialysis patients can have trouble with low BP but the main problem is getting blood to the brain.
The normal action is to get the patient laid flat - so the brain gets some blood - and give the patient a drink.
My BP is usually lower than their target, 95+-/ 55 +-, and I have haemodialysis, OK the staff are concerned but they are slowly getting used to it.
I hope this sets your mind at rest.