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by wagolynn
Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:01 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Adult with Prune Belly Syndrome
Replies: 4
Views: 9559

Re: Adult with Prune Belly Syndrome

Have you found this web site http://prunebelly.org/
by wagolynn
Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:46 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Hydration Testing
Replies: 6
Views: 8382

Re: Hydration Testing

As I understand it, the urine colour test is only applicable to fully functional kidneys. In dehydration the skin is less flexible (hence the pinch test, the skin is slow to recover to its normal position), the pulse is fast and weak. Other effects are dizziness/light headed and the patient may be l...
by wagolynn
Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Getting a fistula!!
Replies: 9
Views: 24781

Re: Getting a fistula!!

Just to add to the above, the ‘thrill’ is a buzzing feeling at or very near to the (new, made by the surgeon) junction between the artery and the vein. The operation is usually done with a local anaesthetic, can take up to 3 hrs but more usually 2 hrs, just boring laying there.
by wagolynn
Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Hydration Testing
Replies: 6
Views: 8382

Re: Body's water content

You may this of interest re-water; note the difference in the sexes.

http://www.edrep.org/pages/textbook/flu ... basics.php
by wagolynn
Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: anyone else read this in news today?
Replies: 17
Views: 21252

Re: anyone else read this in news today?

I wonder, did any of us who have been through the transplant ‘discussion’ get the feeling that a transplant was being sold to you. Not so much by the surgeon but the Transplant Liaison nurse/manager (or whatever her title). At the other end of the spectrum, I have seen a transplant team pressuring A...
by wagolynn
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: kidney removal and subsequent inability to have PD
Replies: 7
Views: 10453

Re: kidney removal and subsequent inability to have PD

Unfortunately, PKD does not progress in a liner fashion, in terms of blister growth it can lay dormant for years then suddenly put in a spurt of growth. Also the effect on kidney function is erratic as what happens mostly, is internal blister cause pressure on the tubules causing them to collapse th...
by wagolynn
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Dehydration
Replies: 4
Views: 6775

Re: Dehydration

Get some medical help on this now, ring your GP or consultant. Low BP on HD is a common problem but is usually corrected by taking a drink and, as you mention, reducing the rate/amount of water removed. The hot weather and the runs, both will make you lose water and will require an increase in intak...
by wagolynn
Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Push to see consultant
Replies: 14
Views: 21929

Re: Push to see consultant

Without knowing more about you, it is tricky making any further comment... Try reading the paragraph on this website about water intake. Should you decide to take some action while waiting for your appointment; you can monitor what you are doing by A] how your body feels/looks and B] weighing yourse...
by wagolynn
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Hydronephrosis in one kidney.
Replies: 3
Views: 8572

Re: Hydronephrosis in one kidney.

Sounds like progress to me...
by wagolynn
Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Push to see consultant
Replies: 14
Views: 21929

Re: Push to see consultant

The water is a catch 22 situation, yes, more water may help to flush you out but without some medication to drive your kidneys you are more likely to retain the extra water with all the problems that go with that. Less water, I would not do that without medical advice it can be dangerous. If are goi...
by wagolynn
Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: kidney removal and subsequent inability to have PD
Replies: 7
Views: 10453

Re: kidney removal and subsequent inability to have PD

From what I have learned as a patient. Any incision into the peritoneum weakens the muscle wall making the patient prone to hernias until fully healed. PD puts a load on the muscle from the inside so tends to highlight any weaknesses. I have no idea how long after an operation, if ever; the muscle r...
by wagolynn
Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:52 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Muscle cramps (legs mostly) at night
Replies: 7
Views: 17286

Re: Muscle cramps (legs mostly) at night

Start by telling your GP; don't forget to mention the loss of sleep.
by wagolynn
Thu Jul 04, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Tired oh so Tired
Replies: 8
Views: 11376

Re: Tired oh so Tired

With an eGFR of 10% I would have expected dialysis to have started but each case is different. With a neckline, the blood exchange rate tends to be much slower than a fistula. Fitting a neckline, just in case, is not done due to them being prone to infection where the line passes through the skin. A...
by wagolynn
Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Baxter Homechoice Software Version 10.4
Replies: 5
Views: 9726

Re: Baxter Homechoice Software Version 10.4

That sounds uncomfortable. :(

If your renal nurse cannot help, I would E-mail Baxter’s for answer.

Good Luck.
by wagolynn
Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: The KPG Forum
Topic: Hydronephrosis in one kidney.
Replies: 3
Views: 8572

Re: Hydronephrosis in one kidney.

I would be go back to the GP to see what is going on about the renal appointment. As I understand it, the affected kidney will recover as long it is not subject to backed up urine for a long period, (several weeks) long-term exposure to these conditions may result in permanent damage. I would expect...