I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Introduction => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Veilus on October 20, 2008, 09:21:19 PM
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Hello,
I was diagnosed with kidney failure 9 months ago, 2-3 weeks before my 18th birthday. They believed it was a quick thing and it happened in months maybe years but they not sure.
This all occurred after my first blood test, due to blisters on my hands not healing.
That night at around 11pm I received a phone call notifying me of high levels of creatine. I was then told it might be a good idea to visit the emergency department.
Once I arrived at the hospital I had my first blood pressure taken, it was 280/210. I had hypertension.
I have done hemodialysis for about 4 months, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday for 5 hours usually after school. I was probably the most annoying person their because of the machine alarming every 40 secs in some treatments. The rest of the time I have been on peritoneal dialysis.
Dialysis doesn’t bother me at all, yes is something I must live with, but theirs other people who are sicker then me, I should be happy that it can be treated.
Even I joke about it sometimes, that’s just me lol.
To make it more interesting and fun for me when I go for my tissue typing blood tests every month, my veins aren’t very good like their deep so its harder for the person to find it lol. Plus this is happening during my year 12 studies.
Update: Forgot to add, i think the cause was Glomerulonephritis.
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Welcome to the community. You have a great attitude!
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Welcome to our community, Ian! So sorry that you had to deal with such a challenge at such an age, but I can feel your strength. This is a great place for you to be. Here you will find lots of information, loads of support, fun, and a place to vent when you need to. Please consider us as your new family :grouphug; Keep reading, keep asking questions, keep posting. Let us know how you are doing.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Bajanne, Moderator
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Welcome Ian, good to have you aboard.
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Great attitude.
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:welcomesign; Ian. You'll fit in around here just fine. :beer1; We are the greatest group for information and support. Please post often. :cuddle;
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Nice to meet you here Ian. Sorry for all you're going through, we know it only too well but your approach to D will serve you well. :welcomesign;
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:welcomesign;
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:waving; Same as me - hypertension, glomerulonephritis. Welcome!
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It's great that you joined. Please stay in touch.
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Welcome, Ian. You sure have a lot on your plate. Keep up that positive attitude and keep coming back and letting us know what's going on in your life.
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Welcome Ian glad you decided to join us
Boxman, Moderator
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Welcome aboard. Sorry that you have to go through all this so young, but you have a great attitude and that will serve you well. This site is a great resource full of wonderful people.
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Welcome. So sorry this happened to you at such a young age, but it sounds like you have come to terms well with it. That good outlook will get you far in life. Good luck.
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:welcomesign; IAN
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Welcome Ian! You really have a good attitude and I'm sure that will help as you continue to deal with things.
Good luck in your studies.
-Devon
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Ian :welcomesign; aboard. I look forward to your posts.
Sandyb
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Ian, We are so glad you joined us. I hate that you have to deal with all of this when you are so young. But, I love your attitude! :2thumbsup; You sound like you are a lot of fun. Please keep posting and tell us more about you. There is so much information here and even more support. Glad you are here :grouphug;
paris, Moderator
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:welcomesign; :grouphug; :waving;
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Thank you all for your comments and warm welcome, i do have some questions just cant remember right at this moment. Ill sure try to be active around here.
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Welcome Ian. Come in and make yourself at home, we are glad to have you. I know
dealing with school and dialysis is no fun, but you have a good attitude so you will make it
through OK.
Mimi
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:welcomesign; to the IHD family.
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:welcomesign; You have a great attitude Ian. Especially for having to deal with alll this at such a young age. I can totally relate, I was 19 when I started dialysis 4 years ago, so if you ever need anyone your age to talk to or bitch about dialysis going crappy, or anything else, just give me a shout, I'd be happy to listen :kickstart; :waving;
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