Is anyone that is on dialysis able to stop treatment without complications?
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It is possible that she only had acute renal failure, which required temporary dialysis. If her lab levels are coming back to normal, and her doctors agree, it is possible for her to stop dialysis without complications. However, if she did suffer some kidney damage it is advisable to check her labs labs like once a year, to assess her kidney function. Good luck.
575108
Peritoneal dialysis is much better as it is more physiological. Also the quality of life is much better than Haemodialysis and you can live like a normal person. Peritoneal Dialysis can be done any where as far as the protocols are adhered to.Even if your working you can lead a normal life.There is no restriction on Diet or fluid intake.No chances of Blood loss which happens with Haemodialysis, thereby reduces requirement of EPO injections.there are 4,000 patients in India who are on Peritoneal dialysis.PD is much better than HD especially in a young person.Survival rates and infection rates are in favour of PD.
515829
With regular kiney function your body is able to filter out the impurities from your blood.  With dialysis you have to be hooked up to a machine so that the machine can pump your blood through hoses, into the machine where it is filtered, back through more hoses, and finally back into your body.  The amount of time it takes depends on the degree of damage to ones kidneys.  Hope that helps.
750945
unfortunately no, just stay in touch with you doctors, ensure that you don't take medicines that are toxic to kidneys since kidneys excrete creatinine, good luck
633993
Strictly speaking it's not allowed because you can't mix private and NHS treatment on the same patient.\nG.A.s are actually available on the NHS but it's difficult to find someone who'll do it.\nHave you considered vodka? Or tequila?
1162731
Its is sooo worth it, it is annoying to get shots that often, but once the treatment is over you never had to deal with the problem again. It worked really great for me, I would definelty recommend them.
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yes!  They are used on dialysis machines which are used for people with kidney failure.
823576
Hemodialysis is use when people have kidney failure, \nThere are also the second options of Peritonial Dialysis. The difference to hemodialysis is it is a much more gentler type of dialysis. Normally people with kidney failure would start of with this type of dialysis. \nMost people on dialysis must have access such as Vistula this is to connect to the dialysis machine. Most people go on hemodialysis for three times a week, for 4 hours or five hours. Depending on their individual bodies.
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Most patients have 3 sessions a weeks lasting 3-4 hrs each usually.  They need these to rid the body of toxins and excess fluid that accumulate when their kidneys do not work efficiently.  If you try to get rid of all of that fluid too quickly the patient will have a drop in blood pressure which could cause other problems.
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while dialysis may be costly ,so is the anti-rejection drugs ... let a condemned man have dialysis but a transplant  GIVE ME A BREAK.. !!!! there are many many more deserving law abiding people on the list  .....let the sucker stay on the machine ,
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please get it under better control you must see a doc and have your meds adjusted.  Hypertention is the silient killer.\nthats much to high, you can damage your kidneys and end up on dialysis, or have a stroke etc..this is serious stuff and you need to talk to your dr not Y.A.
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Hi, the way they explained it in my dad's case was that the excess calcuim was blocking up his kidneys.  The calcium comes from the bones as the cancer erodes them.  The kidneys can't handle too much, so dialysis may be required at some point.
323753
In no country. It is illegal based on international law. Your only alternative is to register on the kidney list and wait for a suitable donor.\n\nSorry.
202994
Try:\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001177.htm#Treatment
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Hey there!!\n\nI am a kidney dialysis patient waiting to get on the transplant list. I can hear the desperation in your "voice."  \n\nIn a way she is right, the doctors don't tell us we can't have alcohol.  They don't tell us not to jump off tall buildings, either!!  Most of us know the effects of alcohol and try to avoid it so we can take care of ourselves.  Dialysis clinics preform monthly labs on all of their patients, so odds are the doctors probably knew something about her alcohol use.  Also, I have seen patients that drink so much alcohol that their artificial kidney (in the machine) actually turns yellow.\n\nIt sounds like to me that she's incredibly depressed about something and is using the alcohol for pain control-either physical or mental pain.  Is she hurting physically from the transplant or other physical problem? Now that she has the transplant, is she working?  Does she feel like she has purpose in life beyond the drinking?  Kidney patients can also be alcoholics.\n\nI know it's hard for you to see her like this.  I hope that you will continue to believe in her and stick with her through whatever this is that she's going through.\n\nI am a member of two very good dialysis support groups on YAHOO both of which welcome friends and family members of dialysis patients for questions.  The first one has around 1,000 members.  The second one has about 25 members and has more of a family atmosphere.\nhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/dialysis_support/\nhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/A_dialysis_and_support_group/\n\nPlease feel free to join the groups and ask questins there.  We as a group can give you more information than I as a single person can.  Tell them that CosmicKelly sent ya.\n\nDon't give up,\n\nCosmicKelly :)
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Come on... if you have "slight kidney" dysfunction its not the renal diet you need its the sugar control after 21 years you know that.\n\nI have been a diabetic all my 47 years I just started on dialysis 5 months ago. It is the last stop for me that is why its called END Stage renal failure. DON'T even or every go there!!! its not fun its not helpful! its just what it is... a way to stay alive!\n\nAfter 21 years and you don't know what a 1200 diet is you need some super serious help. I am not trying to me mean but from where Im sitting you are the very blessed one. \nYour toxins are still cleanable by drinking plendy of water, distilled if you really want the best \nUs on the renal diet can't drink more than 3 cups of ANY liquid in a 24 hour time. thats even the part of the jello, puddings, and we even have to count the " teaspoons of salt soup" they give if the blood pressure goes to low during dualysis! even the water I use with my pills! \n A renal diet is not really a diet its a big book of forbidden foods, never a baked potatoe again, never a fresh veggie or fruit again. Im allowed 1/8 canned peaches but I have to count them into my liquid too!! NO black drinks such as diet coke, strong tea, oh... and coffee\nHope you get the picture..... Stick with the care of your blood sugars, be happy and thank your blessing every day when you enjoy your fresh water.
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I believe the doctor was referring to what could happen to your mental status should you discontinue the drug.  There are some situations that it would be dangerous because of what would happen without a Rx like this, if it is something your body requires to maintain a healthy life.\n\nIt might be good to check directly with the manufacturer of the pharmaceutical, and even give them a call.  They could tell you the exact instance of similar complications, if they exist.\n\nAlso, there may be a support group where someone has already gone through this, and could tell you what good results they got.