Kidney Patient Guide

Hi all, I am re-posting my website question, as I didn't make it clear that I am looking for replies: How different is your life now that you have kidney disease/are on dialysis/have had a transplant? Any one of these options makes you eligible...it is not just for dialysis/transplant patients alone...

Thanks, Gary for the input...I will try your suggestion and re-post this! You said your status is not applicable at the moment...if you have kidney disease, I want to hear from you! :wink: My question isn't just for dialysis or transplant patients....if you've been diagnosed, you can participate! Th...

Jill, sounds like you've had some very rough days and you are ENTITLED to some time of feeling sorry for yourself!!! I'm sorry you've had to go through all of this. Would you feel well enough for some retail therapy? You wouldn't have to go anywhere...just surf the net....and if you don't feel like ...

If you'd like to participate, you can post answers here on the KPG...thanks, everyone!
Pam

Hi all, I am creating a website about about kidneys, dialysis and transplant. I am wondering if you guys can help me out. I have one page called "Patients Are Talking About..." and in it, I have a question for kidney patients...every month, I ask a new question and I was wondering if you c...

Here is a story which appeared in our newspaper about a renal prom for kids on dialysis/transplant....very nice article! I'm glad they have events like this now...when I was in high school, and had just had my transplant, I wasn't asked to prom and it broke my heart. Kids with kidney disease shouldn...

Hey Bill, Although I'm late for your special date, I'd like to smile and congratulate! 37 years is quite a feat Only one thing to say---that's really SWEET! May there be 37 more!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Best w...

Rachael,
CONGRATULATIONS on the completion of your paper!!!! You put in a lot of hard work....you deserve some applause! Yes, do not forget to post your results!!!!
Best Wishes,
Pam

SO TRUE!!!!! You MUST be your own best advocate! You are the one who lives in your body 24/7 and know it better than anyone else, doctors included. So sorry to hear about the death of a patient--especially so when it could have been prevented if the doctors had done their job. Renal patients know so...

Hi all, My sister mentioned something to me and it has got me thinking (stand back everybody :roll: )... She also has had a kidney transplant for about 14 yrs and told me that during a CAT scan for another problem, they found little white spots on her brain...the docs told her that this is from her ...

Mine is on my left, about 6 inches even with my navel...I had my transplant there too and was worried about that issue, but they told me it was not a problem because the catheter would be put in the peritoneum. I can only lie on my left side becasue of scoliosis, but I have no problems with the cath...

It's been about 37 yrs since I was on hemo (at 13 yrs old-guess I gave my age away!), but I can remember as I walked to the machine (I was so scared!) thinking,"This must be what it's like to walk to your execution." When I see a movie about Henry the Eighth's wives, I feel like I can symp...

Happy Easter!!!!
Love,
Pam

Alishe, your post made me smile! Yes, children have the most fun with the simplest objects. I especially liked the idea of making a playhouse...your little guy would have hours of fun with that! You could decorate the boxes with paint or stickers and "personalize" his little house. This wo...

Hi, I had this procedure done in the early 1970's. I was not aware that they still did it today. I found a little bit about it about it on the internet. There isn't a lot of information on it, which surprised me. AV grafts are placed when the veins are too small to create a fistula. A graft is a tub...