Kidney Patient Guide

We are all entitled to our own opinions. I am not a hypocrit and will not stand on a soap box saying one thing and mean another If all of you who have accused me of being the 'devil' can say they would swear on a bible and with the threat of eternal damation that . If they were told that they were n...

The thread was stared on the subject of health tourists it will always be a emotive and provocative subject. I refered to do gooders and politically correct I should have included big brother and nanny state for editing what was purely a question to a reply. King William stated ' So where does that ...

Hi David

Do they allow you to dialyse on your own in Stockholm? I started home dialysis in December 2006, being doing it for just over a month now. Its great not to travel to a unit.

No problems so far and the Gambro 95s is a doddle to work.

Nick

Hi Doctors and Nurses treat patients regardless of race creed or colour in this country they are concerned with health not cost, but does that give people the right to abuse the system. My views do not relate to people who work and contribute to the economy and fabric of the country, just as If I wo...

hI, Well I'm throwing my threepence worth in here and no doubt will upset a few people with my views, Hey thats life we are all entitled to our personal opinions and views That's why there called personal!!. Last time I looked this little country of ours was an Island, so you need a plane or a boat ...

Hi, My wife brought me home when I first went on dialysis a booklet from Roche ( which was quite a depressing booklet) which stated that if a patient were to refuse dialysis treatment then it would not be considered suicide . I binned the booklet, as as stated the whole information in there was depr...

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According to my copy of BNF albiet not latest edition 10mg Ramipril is £2 per pack cheaper than 8mg perindopril, Weird

NickJ

Hi all, I am glad this list has been of benefit to some of you, Can I just clarify a couple of points, The food facts were prepared for as far, as I am aware Renal patients now as the dieticians are attached to a hospital this could cover pre, post and current dialysis patients. Some of the food men...

Hi All, Wishing everyone the Christmas they would like it to be :) Our home haemo group had it first meeting yesterday and there were two yes two dieticians !present I have listed below the cans and be carefuls for Christmas indulgence. Starters. Prawn Cocktail, Pate on Toast, Caesar Salad, Egg Mayo...

Hi Jman, The Gambro 95s is a great little machine, I have finished my training and start home dialysis Monday. Its an easy machine to learn my wife and I had it sussed after about 4 sessions . The Gambro looks small in comparison to the Fresenius 4008 or the Baxter machines but it certainly doesn't ...

Hi George Dont understand why you don't get carers allowance, My wife earns considerably more than £85 per week , I have been getting DLA, higher rate mobilty, middle carers, for nearly a year now. as far as I was aware DLA is not means tested and does not effect any other entitlement to benefit. N...

Hi Jen Best of luck with the job, There is a 'rule' of non disclosure' disclosure of material facts which if known could affect a decision, there is also discrimination, Here you walk into a potential grey area, you must be able to prove discrimination on the other hand no employer wants to be seen ...

Hi George, Don't log on everyday so only just saw your reply. I will be using the same machine the Gambro 95s really looking forward to the freedom, technicians are bringing the machine in the morning. DLA is a minefield deliberately made difficult to pay out to as few people as they can. My wife wo...

Hi, Nearing the end of my home haemo training, start dialysing at home 11th December. It has been great alot easier than I thought, setting up the machine etc. I had great problems with my lines the first week or so which in a way was good as it gave my wife alot of experience dealing with a machine...

Hi Nicky Hope the tests goes well. it will take about 4-5 weeks to get results, your husband will then have a nuclear kidney test to test his functions if he is compatitable this takes about 4 -5 hours then an MRI scan then you both have counselling. It is surprising how quickly the hospital does th...