anyone been on dialysis for more than 12 years.  i have, makes me nervous!?
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dialysis doses what the kidneys do. That is cleanse the blood. Without it you would have toxins circulating in your system - Not good. If you've been on it for 12 yrs and feel ok that's good. The only other option is kidney transplant and that is not 100 % guaranteed. So really if it were me and the dialysis has been good for 12yrs I wouldnt be nervous at all. Good luck!
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PUBLIC SPEAKING FREAKS ME OUT......AND I AM A LYRICIST THAT HAS PREFORMED ON STAGE A FEW TIMES ALREADY.  SWEATY HANDS, RAPID HEARTBEAT, NAUSEA....ETC.  UGGGGG!!!!!
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sometimes it happens if ur body goes thru a lot of change...lost weight, stress, sports, etc.  did u start a new diet or excersise program???  if u get too freaked out, check with the doc
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Firstly, don't believe everything you read on the internet as far as health stuff goes.  There's lots of good info and lots of bad info out there.  Was the doctor worried?  Did he talk about treatment or the future or medication?  He must have indicated something about what to expect.  I am not a doctor but have been around enough of them to know they would tell you if you needed to worry.  Call him again and ask, say you have info that has scared you and want to discuss it.  A good doctor will be happy to discuss what you want to know.  If he isn't, ask for a copy of your results and get a second opinion.  Good luck.
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Dialysis definitely kept me alive. It got to the point where I was sleeping 12 hours a day, no energy, emaciated, depressed, itching, grumpy, etc. The first week of dialysis was like a new lease on life.  I felt better---immediately. But there's nothing like having a brand new kidney....
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I have MS, for 8 years now.\nIt's a real pain in the a.., as you already know!\nHave problems with my legs (damn, they dont listen to me like they used to..hehe) and I believe you know all about those mood swings, that can occur every now and then :)))\nOther than that, I'm one pretty optimistic gal :)
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Wow, that's creepy! :) My 2nd's at the same time tomorrow! Best of luck. <3\n\nIt probably sounds stupid, but I own this stuff called "Remedy Relief" , you spray it under your tongue and it magically calms you down... simple as that - I found it worked!\n\nAnyway, if you haven't got that or can't get it, just focus on breathing steadily. I liked talking to the examiner to take my mind off of things. \n\nDrink lots of water before you go - but not so much that you're going to need to go to the loo all through your test. ;) I mean enough that it should clear your mind, and keep you hydrated and that's the best for concentration.\n\nYou should only feel nervous and cloudy minded for a few minutes. The rest'll fly by!\n\nGood luck! :)\n\n(Do you know how much you're freaking me out right now? I have a blood test tomorrow aswell!)
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HI. My son was diagnosed with MODY 3.  You are right there is not a lot of comprehensive information.  What i can tell you is what my late husband experienced, but it's not pleasant.  My son is currenly 13 years old, I don't expect him to show symptoms until he is 16, but we keep him checked.  My husband was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 24, he had it unbeknownst to him since he was about 17, he did not do the greatest job taking care of it, he had multiple eye surgerys and was diagnosed with kidney failure at the age of 31.  He was on dialysis for 3 years and died on his 35th birthday. It is a very tragic tale, and I am going to do everything I can to keep my son from going that same route.  My late husband was not a drinker, not a smoker and not over weight, but his diabetes was very progressive and aggressive. All I ask is that you PLEASE take this very seriously and take care of yourself.  If you want to chat more on this..I'd love to hear from you.
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I am 28 and still get scared too!!!  I don't even watch scary movies anymore.  I psyche myself out a lot so I don't feel so scared!
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Oh you poor thing!  That same thing happened to me!  The dentist gave me the shot and I felt like I needed to panic, my stomach knotted up and the room felt like it was about 150 degrees.  It was really scary.  The dentist said that it was really rare but if you need surgery again make the dentist go through options with you.  Don't except the "its all in your head" mentality.  I hope this works out for you.  Good Luck!
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No ,it's not normal. I also had this many years as a teen and up to my 40s. Dr. said you must have had mono back then, so you're immune system is impared. Also took many supplements and extra vitamins. Helped some.Then after nursing my dying mother,moving ,going through lots of emotional,stuff.Found that stress and procastion, seemed to add to my tiredness. New life ,excersise ,be happy, let go of some of,[I've got to].tackle chores you don't like first.Also new Doctor said I have chronic fatique, put me on anti-depression meds,and something pepole with narcolseply take. Feel much better,and I'm a senior. Go to Dr.until they listen to you. ALSO BE LIVING LIFE DOING THINGS YOU WANT TO.Excersize is not an option .Walking is great. It starts with the first step .Fake it till you make it.It's your life ,laugh ,be interested in things you see on walks,and soon you won't have to fake it. Please let me hear from you later on,so I'll know how you're doing.LOVE YOURSELF!!!!
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Funny you should ask because I saw an old flame of mine and got so nervous I spilled my juice all over the lady behind me and knoced over her lunch tray. ( I was trying to avoid him )lol So don't feel bad I make an ass outta my self daily!! Lucky I found A man that sees me for me!
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yes.  I had my first one of those when I was in college. I was so dizzy and a bit nauseated.  It was horrible!  I am sorry you are going through that.  I hope you get to feeling better soon!
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i have it.it feels like someone is pouring boiling hot water down my back.then some takes me by the head and keeps beating me into a brick wall..this illness really sucks.go to fibrohugs.com.and look for letter to normals.that about sums it up!
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I had a kidney transplant about 9 months ago. I looked up at the clock in the operating room at about 9 a.m., they said they were going to start... Then I became aware of a pain in my side and saw a clock in a different room that said about 1 o'clock.  I only knew they had done the surgery because of the pain and the clock. It was not like sleeping. I was not aware at all during the time I was "out". It was just a total blank. When I'm asleep, I still have some awareness of time passing, I think, but not so when I was under anesthesia.\nOne of the nurses in the recovery room asked my aunt who gave me the kidney, "Who did you give your kidney to?" My aunt was still pretty out of it, but she obviously didn't remember anything either -- she said, "I haven't given it to her yet."  :-)\n\nP.S. The pain upon "coming to" was not too bad. They have lots of good meds to help with the pain.
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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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I am a woman and have been on a pump for nearly 5 years. This being a turn off to my husband (when I was married) or to my fiance I have now has always been the least of my concerns as my health is much, much more important to me than that. But, I do understand that it can be a real concern. With a pump, you can still wear it during lovemaking (I have a belt type of thing held with velcro that holds my pump so it doesn't get in the way of lovemaking and everyday tasks). Or, if you really want to, you can bolus (give a little insulin) before lovemaking when you know you are going to be doing so, and take it off at the cannula (insert) site for the time you will be 'busy' then put it back on. Just be sure to check your blood sugar before and after doing this to be sure your blood sugar stays in range, tho. You do NOT want to have it off for more than an hour or two, tho, or else you will be without the much needed insulin.\n\nI can tell you this:  my health has improved sooooooooooooo much since I got on the pump. I went from having A1c's of 9-11% down to 6-7%. My eyesight got better in the one I can see out of (left one is blind; right one went from 20/50 or 20/60 with glasses to 20/30 with glasses). My neuropathy isn't as bad in my fingers/hands. I have sooooooooooooooooooooooo much more energy to do the things I want and need to do every day. And the best thing is:  I live my life according to my life, NOT according to the shots, eating schedule, etc. If I want to sleep in, I can because I have insulin going thru me all the time. If I want to skip a meal, I can and not have a problem. If I go out to eat and eat more than I usually do at home, I can and cover it with insulin right away from the pump. If I want to go to a function where I will be 'grazing' on food, I can program my pump to slowly give me insulin over the period of time I will be eating and know that I am covered for the food during that time. Before the pump, I was up to 6 or more shots a day and could not control it, no matter what I did or tried. With the pump, I have one needle prick (besides the blood sugar tests, that is) every 3 days!! What a major difference this has made in my life!\n\nPersonally, I wouldn't worry about what your husband would think about it, if it will be a turn off for him or not. If he loves you, he won't care. He will care about the person you are on the inside and will want you to do this to take the best care of your diabetes that you can, and in this day and age (as far as I can tell), a pump is the best way. In my personal opinion, pretty much every diabetic that has to take insulin should be on a pump for the best control they can get.\n\nIf you are still concerned about it, talk with your husband about it. Tell him your concerns and fears. Get his opinion on it. I personally think that he will probably say to go ahead and get it so you can take excellent care of your diabetes.\n\nPlease contact me via e-mail if you have any questions or concerns about it. I welcome any and all questions about the pump, the effects it has had on me and my life, etc. Good luck!