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by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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 ...
by wagolynn
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.
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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.
by wagolynn
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 ...
by wagolynn
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.
by wagolynn
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.
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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...
by wagolynn
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.
by wagolynn
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...