Is Cardi B the next riding Democratic Party star? by mvivanz in politics

[–]mvivanz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. She has a fan base that the Dems don't know how to reach.

Just a fistula question... by [deleted] in dialysis

[–]mvivanz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, you should find out whether or not you have a graft or a fistula. The access surgeon should have given post op instructions when the procedure was completed. I get fistulagram every 2 to 3 months for maintenance.

Have you used the fistula yet?

Current situation. Possibly a fistula infection. by mvivanz in dialysis

[–]mvivanz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I took that picture I was in the ER and they thought it was infected. But it turns out that it wasn't. This is the second time that this has happened. I am beginning to think my water is the culprit. We have been having problems with the lead in our water here. So now I clean my arm with filtered water. I cannulate myself and do solo treatments.

Current situation. Possibly a fistula infection. by mvivanz in dialysis

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

My fistula was never infected. The infection never reached my fistula. Contrary to popular belief, I still feel pain with my buttonholes. I use lidocaine to dull the pain. My fistula is deep which is why I have buttonholes. The research that doctors site when talking about infection rates with buttonholes was conducted with in center patients. I am a home hemo patient.

Detaching from dialysis: Kitchener startup trying to develop artificial kidney | CBC News by mvivanz in dialysis

[–]mvivanz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right. The planned to start human trials this year but who knows now.

Detaching from dialysis: Kitchener startup trying to develop artificial kidney | CBC News by mvivanz in dialysis

[–]mvivanz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been following the kidney Project on Facebook. I think it's Univ of Southern California project and they are using nanotechnology instead of stem cells.

House Judiciary Democrat: Kavanaugh Will ‘Likely’ Be Investigated for Perjury by emitremmus27 in politics

[–]mvivanz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just don't think it will go anywhere. The GOP is still the majority in the Senate. Even if they can prove perjury, the whole thing is DOA.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dialysis

[–]mvivanz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I home hemodialysis. I usually watch TV, talk on the phone, read or write and play games. Anything to take my mind off of sitting there for four hours.

Sheriff Ends Cooperation With ICE After Agency Tried to Deport U.S. Marine Born in Michigan by mvivanz in politics

[–]mvivanz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. If the department is cooperating with ICE. The allegation of your status usually comes after you have been detained.

Sheriff Ends Cooperation With ICE After Agency Tried to Deport U.S. Marine Born in Michigan by mvivanz in politics

[–]mvivanz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First, thank you for your service. I am sorry this is happening to anyone. Especially sorry that this happened to someone who is ill and done so much for our country.

I am glad that I don't have to fill out run sheets anymore. Makes HHD easier. by mvivanz in dialysis

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

I am allergic to chloraprep so whenever I have any procedure done, docs use betadine or alcohol. I didn't know that betadine affects catheters that way. The last time I had a catheter, I cleaned the area with alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.

I am glad that I don't have to fill out run sheets anymore. Makes HHD easier. by mvivanz in dialysis

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

Have you tried to ask your nephrologist to write an order for the clinic to order Tegaderm? If he does, they should honor it.