Kidney Patient Guide

I watched this programme which was very interesting about a mum with CKD who was having her home ready for HD. So happy for her as they did a great job on her house. She has very young children so that's even harder. However it left me a bit sad when builders were crying at the size if the machine a...

Hi My fistula has been used for a month now and not mature. At first, my line and fistula were used and now I have had 3 good uses of 2 needles. However on one occasion a needle seemed to hit a nerve and caused a sharp pain, enough to bring tears to my eyes. Then 2 needles after that were very painf...

So sorry to hear this news. All the best to you all in this difficult time. She is no longer in pain and suffering. Take care.

Perhaps a memorable day trip somewhere he really likes or wanted to visit.

Good to hear such positive news. Makes me feel good to know that one day l may be in that position too.
Congrats to you.

Not much to take really as it's a very short procedure. I had mine under sedation quite a few years ago but wasn't encouraged and someone else recently wasn't allowed sedation so they used local anaesthetic and he didn't feel anything and is was over so fast. Perhaps just take drink and food in case...

Hi all I wanted to share that l had my first needle in the fistula on Friday and I was nervous but it was FINE! Neckline was also used. Anyone else new to it, don't worry, just make sure you numb it an hour before with EMLA cream. It's great. Second one was yesterday and that was fine too. However t...

I was contacted via email about buying a kidney for $90,0000, which l found very strange and deleted straight away. This was about a month ago but nothing else.

Thank you for your comments.

After the new neckline op doctors go and they are busy so you don't get to ask anything even though it's your body that has been cut. With my 2nd neckline there was a cluster of 6 stiches between the 2 on my neck and the exit site. I didn't have this before. When l asked the sister present she said ...

Omg....l wish your mum well and bless you and your family. It really is a difficult time. Try to gain strength from each other.
Sending wishes from the UK.

Grey Thank you so much for your comments. It's good to hear from people who have been through the same thing. I will definitely think about trying to take it in my stride. That makes alot of sense. I'm normally quite positive but just got fed up this time. However you are the end result so l will ke...

Thank you. At least my dialysis is working now.
Regards

Hi all I just wanted to say that we are all on a journey and sometimes it is so frustrating and difficult. I had a fistula 2.5 weeks ago. My neckline in Dec starting playing up after 2 months. Last 2 weeks I hardly had any quality dialysis with constant beeping and low blood pump. I only needed 4 we...

Hi I totally understand how you feel about weight gain as l also have Polycystic Ovaries and its a battle to stay the same, losing weight is a bonus when possible. I have the Myrena and it has been life changing after the problems with PCO. That alone may put an end to your reoccurring problem every...