THanks for this Helen - it's really useful and he can ask about removing all of them when he sees the surgeon.
Jan
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- Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:35 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Parathyroid and calcium problems post tx
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2247
- Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:32 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Parathyroid and calcium problems post tx
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2247
Parathyroid and calcium problems post tx
My husband is coming up to one year post transplant and on the whole everything has gone well. Before his transplant he was having some problems with high calcium levels while on CPD and there was a suggestion of removing his parathryroid glands. It was hoped that the kidney would solve this but his...
- Sat May 17, 2008 6:41 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Translations of kidney Conditions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2678
Translations of kidney Conditions
hi there - we're looking forward to our first holiday abroad since dialysis (PD). We're off to France and taking all my husband's PD supplies with us. THe only thing I am a little concerned about is if we did need medical help , being able to translate his condition and needs. I know someone mention...
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:11 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Travel insurance premiums
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2269
- Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:59 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Travel insurance premiums
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2269
Travel insurance premiums
hi folks - I've just been trying to get a quote for travel insurance for a week's holiday in France (my husband has been on CAPD for 6 months). Last year we got a good deal with Age Concern who did a medical screen and loaded the excess rather than the premium. This year, now that he has actually st...
- Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:42 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Portable IV stand
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7403
Portable IV stand
hi there - we're just planning a holiday to France and trying to cover all the things we need to take for CAPD. Has any one found a reasonably priced folding IV stand - thought it would be useful item for hanging the bags rather than over the end of a door!
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:35 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Cruise Ships and CAPD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2312
Cruise Ships and CAPD
Has anyone any experience of CAPD on cruise ships? We are considering a Carribean cruise but not sure if it's a bit adventurous for our first holiday on dialysis!. Particularly concerned about fluid deliveries to the ship etc.. Have searched for threads on the forum but most seem to be about haemody...
- Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:32 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Just started CAPD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5261
THanks for the swift responses. He's just given the standing up a try and that seems to have worked quite well and has drained a lot more fluid. Thanks for the tips too about warming the bags. I did take a look a your site John - fantastic ideas - a lttle too expensive for us but very pleased to see...
- Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:26 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Just started CAPD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5261
Just started CAPD
Hi there My husband has just started on dialysis - he has had his training, but I have feeling there are going to be a few questions over the next few weeks and will be glad of any help. At the moment he is experiencing a pulling pain as the last of the fluid drains out. It seems to be quite painful...
- Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:05 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Starting CAPD in a few weeks - how big are the deliveries??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8987
- Mon Jul 09, 2007 5:52 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Starting CAPD in a few weeks - how big are the deliveries??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8987
- Mon Jul 09, 2007 5:02 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Starting CAPD in a few weeks - how big are the deliveries??
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8987
Starting CAPD in a few weeks - how big are the deliveries??
Hi THere Starting CAPD looks like it is about to become a reality for my husband - he had his Tenckhoff fitted a few weeks ago and is likely to start in august. We thought to use our spare bedroom - take down the bed to make room for the fluids , but we have no idea how much room these will take. Ca...
- Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:36 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: TEchnoff fitted next week - a bit premature?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3264
TEchnoff fitted next week - a bit premature?
My husband's having his op to have his TEchnoff fitted on Tuesday, but we feel llike maybe it's a bit premature. His creatin results are 390 and kidney function 13% and have been at that level since last September- he feels quite well except for a few symptomes like itchy legs and cramp. (He has IGA...
- Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:01 am
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Holidays on PD
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5666
- Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:33 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Holidays on PD
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5666
Holidays on PD
My husband is likely to start on PD within the next few months (he's having the TEchnoff fitted next week) and we have been thinking about how we will take holidays once he does. We are quite nervous about the idea of travelling abroad and needing supplies sent. Has anyone got any suggestions or dra...