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by wagolynn
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: New to forum
Replies: 12
Views: 12578

Re: New to forum

Hi Kaz,
Just one more thought, I should have included it in my last effort.

Before going to appointments, make a list of any questions you have, we all tend to forget some until afterwards...
by wagolynn
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Possible forum downtime
Replies: 7
Views: 1036

Re: Possible forum downtime

Sorry I missed your reply Skm. I have been having a bumpy ride for a while but I am 84 now so I suppose it is to be expected, I have been dialysing about 14 years now. Just recently the forum was not wanting me around when I could, anyway the administrator has fixed that now (Thank you administrator...
by wagolynn
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: End of the analogue landline
Replies: 1
Views: 1677

Re: End of the analogue landline

The changes are for land lines, I think this will explain it all.

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/20 ... technology
by wagolynn
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Possible forum downtime
Replies: 7
Views: 1036

Re: Possible forum downtime

Keep up the good work.

Why do I think of Monty Python when anyone mentions Spam?

Actually, I used to like Spam, goes well in sandwiches, fried or fried in batter, boiled Spam was not a success, Spam (chopped) stew works but cook the vegetables first adding the Spam late on.
Have I left any out?
by wagolynn
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: A flying visit to London in March
Replies: 1
Views: 332

Re: A flying visit to London in March

Enjoy
by wagolynn
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:49 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: New to forum
Replies: 12
Views: 12578

Re: New to forum

Hi Peter,
I hope you did get to your GP.

Best wishes.
by wagolynn
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:38 am
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Much to think about
Replies: 3
Views: 395

Re: Much to think about

Wow, if they are asking they must think it a viable option but that is a lot to think about.
Best wishes which ever way you go.
by wagolynn
Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Covid continues to loiter
Replies: 2
Views: 7539

Re: Covid continues to loiter

Hi All, I have had my jabs Monday this week, I live in a care home so it took a lot of reminding them the whole of the residents are vulnerable! I had a some trouble with the nurse doing them, she wanted to use my fistula arm (left) eventually she shifted to the right arm. I have arthritis in that s...
by wagolynn
Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Claiming benefits
Replies: 6
Views: 11932

Re: Claiming benefits

Just finished claim for Attendance Allowance, I think the form is around 35 pages! I gathered, from another patient they were getting this benefit, we will have to see how it pans out. Dialysis is one of the examples on the form but I have other problems as well. The form is available at https://www...
by wagolynn
Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Why do long term grafts fail?
Replies: 1
Views: 5236

Re: Why do long term grafts fail?

Hi Thumps, I must admit I don't know of a single answer to this, I wondered if Ai Chat could produce an answer that covered all bases, this is what it produced. "There are several reasons why long term kidney grafts eventually fail: 1. Chronic rejection: Despite being matched for a successful t...
by wagolynn
Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Rubbish veins
Replies: 5
Views: 9576

Re: Rubbish veins

I know this an old tread but I found this https://hellovein.com/how-does-a-vein-finder-work/ the kit can be found on Amazon. The other thought on this is Ultrasound scanners - most dialysis units have them or have access to one. The unit I started dialysis at, about 12 years ago, had one bought by t...
by wagolynn
Wed Jul 12, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Opinions please egfr 15
Replies: 4
Views: 9342

Re: Opinions please egfr 15

Hi Oldboy, Wow 3 blood transfusions! The more usual way, is transfusions and injections of EPO( EPO gives the bone marrow a kick up the backside telling it to produce more red cells) See https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/pathology/tests/erythropoietin-epo/ In my experience, transfusions are used...
by wagolynn
Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: New to forum
Replies: 12
Views: 12578

Re: New to forum

Hi, Depending on the cause of your kidney reduction in performance - there can be temporary reduction which are curable or out right kidney failure which is not curable but can only be corrected by a transplant. If you have outright kidney failure, it will tend to get worse but this is not predictab...
by wagolynn
Sun Jun 25, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: anybody young people with ckd? reassurance?
Replies: 5
Views: 8808

Re: anybody young people with ckd? reassurance?

Hi, It would appear your high BP is the major problem, are you doing all you can to improve this? Get salt /sodium down low - basically no extra salt on food, look out for pre prepared food as most have high salt content. Breakfast cereals have salt in, the only ones I have found without salt are Oa...
by wagolynn
Sun Jun 25, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Lymphodema anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 5214

Re: Lymphodema anyone?

Hi WightPolly,
This forum is about kidneys, I don't recall anyone posting with lymphatic problems.

Have you tried searching the internet for Lymphodema forums?

Best wishes.