My sister had her graft put in recently, her creatin level is 6.5, and the doctor is basically waiting for the graft to heal before the dialysis begins...but I want to know (and I know everyone is different) what are your experiences and what kinds of things (especially unusual things) can I expect?
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2006-10-27 16:17:50 · 4 answers · asked by SuzieQ 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I used to be a dyalisis tech. She will go in usually 2-3 days a week. If she needs to go in sooner before her graft is healed they will put a port in like they do for cancer patients and do it that way until her graft is healed enough to use.
At first it is rough. If she is having a rough time it might be good if you can go with her and stay until she feels comfortable with the staff taking care of her.
Each time she goes in they will hook her up by putting 2 needles with tubing to hook up for the fluid to go into her. Dyalisis is to flush the toxins out since she cant do it the regular way,urinating.
Some people that are on dyalisis can urinate a little that is not uncommon.
If you have any questions are want to know more you can e-mail me a angeleyes06241954@yahoo.com
Good Luck liz
2006-10-27 16:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by liz p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-22 08:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as you stated dialysis affects each patient differently. My husband just recently got a transplant after several years of hemodialysis. He was very tired all of the time, slept most of the day and was quite ill most of the time as he was slightly allergic to the chemicals used in the process. there were other people at the center we used that dialyized in the mornings and went straight to work after as they were not affected as badly by it. Things I can tell you is that he followed his renal diet and watched his fluid intake very carefully.. there is a lot of discomfort when a patient does not follow the guidelines and has to have more water weight removed than his system can handle. Cramps and severe blood pressure drops are not unusual, but can be minimized by not overdoing the fluids intake. In our experience the staff at the dialysis center was professional and compassionate. My husband had days where he simply did not want to get in the car and go but he knew he must or he could die.
please feel free to email me if you have any more questions. I spent many sessions sitting next to my husband in the center and would gladly answer any more questions you can think of. contact me through my answers profile.
2006-10-27 16:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by rcsanandreas 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dialysis is a rough process for patients and family members to go through. I transported many patients while working for an ambulance service, and my wife and I now take an elderly lady from my church.
The side effects of dialysis vary according to the individual. I have observed weakness, increased tiredness, irritibility, feeling cold.
You also may observe effects of decreased blood pressure.
And, there is always the chance of infection.
I hope your sister does well, and I will be praying for her, and those who will be helping.
2006-10-27 16:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by oltmprch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋