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- Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:13 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Very Confused after Nephrectomy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 24790
Re: Very Confused after Nephrectomy
Re-diet people in the UK do not usually have to reduce protein in their diet; it is an American problem where they eat far more protein than here. Salt, we as Mrs Wagolynn, a nurse (retired) does most of the cooking; we have not added any salt to food for years, food naturally has sufficient to supp...
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:43 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: weight gain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11308
Re: weight gain
Try looking up on the internet, Pitting Oedema; this should give you some background information. The test I mentioned is very simple, just press on the flesh above your ankle (say 30secs) then let go, and look to see if the resultant hollow disappears quickly. Should it take over, say, 30secs then ...
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:14 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Sign of getting worse?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 41494
Re: Sign of getting worse?
Just to clarify the phosphate binders, if you eat, even a small amount, take a binder. It is very important to control the phosphate (and potassium) levels.
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:07 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: do I change job.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5210
Re: do I change job.
I doubt you will damage the transplanted kidney by working (hard). What you describe sounds typical of the care sector. I would stick it out doing the job to the best of my ability whilst looking for another post. In most jobs, an applicant in work will always be preferred to one out of work. Good l...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:13 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: weight gain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11308
Re: weight gain
Are you retaining water?
To test, press your thumb hard on your lower leg, the resultant indent should clear away in about 30-60 secs.
Forgive me, if I am teaching my granny to suck eggs...
To test, press your thumb hard on your lower leg, the resultant indent should clear away in about 30-60 secs.
Forgive me, if I am teaching my granny to suck eggs...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:07 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Hello again...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7702
Re: Hello again...
Phosphates and Potassium levels, as far as how you feel, are the more relevant numbers in my opinion. If you read about them on the NKF, site and see what you think...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:59 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Update...
- Replies: 37
- Views: 50594
Re: Update...
I will keep everything crossed for you.
Good luck.
Good luck.
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 2:52 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Very Confused after Nephrectomy
- Replies: 7
- Views: 24790
Re: Very Confused after Nephrectomy
This website may answer some of your questions. http://www.renal.org/whatwedo/InformationResources/CKDeGUIDE/Stage3CKD.aspx In addition, the NKF website is another source of information. Re-diet, you certainly should be applying the general advice (and stopping smoking, if you do), as you should be ...
- Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:12 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Update...
- Replies: 37
- Views: 50594
Re: Update...
Is anything happening about the weeing problem, if not, have you raised it. If for no other reason than a quality of life issue.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
- Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:59 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Sign of getting worse?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 41494
Re: Sign of getting worse?
It may be worth trying eating before you drink. My GP suggested this and it helped me... Apparently, liquid, on its own in the stomach promotes vomiting, if you already feel sick.
- Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:53 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Hello again...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7702
Re: Hello again...
I cannot remember if I mentioned the NKF web site to you, I think they have a good description of PKD and its effects. Tiredness and sickness are certainly recognised symptoms of kidney failure. As to the up-and -down function, I don’t think that would be described as typical of PKD, it usually show...
- Sat Jul 27, 2013 3:05 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Hello can anyone advise me pls ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10274
Re: Hello can anyone advise me pls ?
Hello AmandaClair, sounds as though you are having a miserable time. From your description, I think you are having kidney problems; the backed-up urine will cause, in the longer term, irreparable damage to your kidneys. I think you are feeling the early stages of this. I would insist on seeing a nep...
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 3:25 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Questions about dialysis options
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13065
Re: Questions about dialysis options
PD and space – if the volume of dialysis fluid is too low there is no hope of PD working. Large kidneys will occupy the fluid space (as in my case). Fitting PD catheter – some surgeons prefer to use a full anaesthetics one reason is repairs can be made to any hernias found at the time. The PD cathet...
- Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:49 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Adult with Prune Belly Syndrome
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9559
Re: Adult with Prune Belly Syndrome
Have you tried goggling, UK prune belly syndrome.
- Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:45 pm
- Forum: The KPG Forum
- Topic: Dialysing on another persons home machine?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3430
Re: Dialysing on another persons home machine?
I do not see any problem in using someone else’s machine. If the blood circuit is replaced (the usual procedure) each use, and the machine does its normal heat disinfection cycle (for the dialysis circuit) with the recommended chemicals then it is sterile. This is the procedure in a dialysis unit, w...