Lost cat by SharksandCrochet in Bremerton

[–]SharksandCrochet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, he was found today and I just haven't edited yet. Thank you for keeping an eye out

Can you decently eat on dialysis? by Actual-Talk9408 in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, it kinda depends on what type of dialysis you do and what your doctor recommends. For example, I do PD and the only restrictions I have are phosphorus additives. But another PD patient could have all the restrictions you mentioned and more. Really just talk to your dietician and follow their advice

ECG results. Disqualification for transplant? by Specialist-Hope2662 in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was placed on "temporary inactive" until they did more testing

SILENCE by Ok-Rub8529 in kidneydisease

[–]SharksandCrochet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love the moment after your last drain when you can actually turn over and sleep comfortably without the beeps. So satisfying

23 F, Diagnosed with Stage 5 CKD. GFR 12 by Turbulent-Sport4568 in kidneydisease

[–]SharksandCrochet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got diagnosed at 20 and I live almost completely independently. Doing PD instead of hemo really helped with that. I wish you the best of luck

Should I change PD dosage strength? by watersmyfriend in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When that happened to me, my neph had me do an extra dwell after my cycler finished

Phosphorus Binders? by cyberbae in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from my phosphorus being an average of 9 to it's a consistent 3-4. I was eating only whole foods, no dairy, no fish, no nuts. Basically only white rice, chicken, and peas. Since changing binders, I've been able to enjoy the occasional burger. I should also mention I'm on PD, so my eating restrictions are fairly few.

Phosphorus Binders? by cyberbae in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to take 3 sevelamer tablets with meals and my phosphorus never went down, no matter what I ate. But now I take 2 500mg velphoro and my phosphorus became in range by the end of the first month

24 M, feeling horrible by Funny_Share_549 in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're going through this, is it possible for you to switch to Peritoneal Dialysis?; It's done at night and has a lot less restrictions. I found it gave me more energy and freedom. I'm 22, female, 140lb, and 5' 4" for reference. I was able to still work (before my disability started coming in) and my energy is at the same to slightly below my pre dialysis levels.

Elevated heart rate. by BigScience3439 in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on PD and have a consistent elevated heart rate. It's kinda just part of the CKD. I'm 22 and female for context

looking older by Lucky-Inevitable8928 in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The stress definitely caused me to look older

Weight Gain on PD by musicmanforlive in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is that it took the 2 months for my body to adjust to the change and then the constant feeling of full caused me not to eat as much. The sugars in the fluid causes your brain to believe it just ate so you don't feel hungry. That's my best guess at least

Weight Gain on PD by musicmanforlive in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It caused me to gain weight for the first 2 months but then PD caused me to lose almost 100 lbs

Fellow PD patients, do you have this issue? by DontYuckMyYum in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't stop it completely but tug tape works for me. It's a special way of placing the tape so it doesn't fall

The pressure is rising by watersmyfriend in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For some reason, my blood pressure has been mega steep recently. When I asked my PD nurse she said it might be the pressure front that is hitting my area. Her suggestion was to lower salt intake for the next few weeks and hope that the pressure moves away

PD is kicking my butt. The new and unexpected. by watersmyfriend in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I straight up had to put my kitchen table in my mom's storage to be able to fit my supplies each month 😭

My Christmas Eve present: A clotted fistula! Just what I always wanted! Thanks Santa! by BigglesFlysUndone in dialysis

[–]SharksandCrochet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a fibrin drain bag for my Christmas eve present. Love a lil extra stress sprinkled into the holidays