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Title: Newbie from Tampa
Post by: dpatnfl on January 24, 2011, 06:58:41 PM

Hi..so glad I found you all! My 80.5 year old diabetic mom is being told she needs to start dialysis.

 Last month her creatinine level was around 4.5.  This past Friday morning she went in for blood work.  That afternoon the doctor called my sister to tell her the results went up to around 7 and she needed to bring my mom to the E.R.  She has since been admitted and they are stablizing her BP & sugar. At this time her level has  gone done to 6.

Up until now my mom has been avoiding getting the fistula- I think she was in denial that it could get to this point.  Anyway....she has pretty much agreed to get that done, but right now the doctor is pushing to get a jugular cath put in to dialysize (sp?) her a few times before she is released.  I will post my questions and concerns on the forum.  Thanking you in advance for your help & support!

Title: Re: Newbie from Tampa
Post by: Rerun on January 24, 2011, 07:27:11 PM

Hi Dpatnfl, and welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  So, your 80+ Mom needs dialysis.    She probably needs a permacath to dialyze until she can get a fistula or graft in her arm.  There are different things that should be talked about before they just dig in.  We will probably answer that with your question on the forum.

Rerun, Moderator        :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from Tampa
Post by: peleroja on January 25, 2011, 08:12:27 AM

Welcome to the group.  Lots of information and friends here.  Glad you joined!

Title: Re: Newbie from Tampa
Post by: rsudock on January 26, 2011, 03:07:57 AM

sorry to hear about your ma but welcome!

Title: Re: Newbie from Tampa
Post by: Cordelia on January 26, 2011, 06:44:12 AM

Hello and  :welcomesign;

Title: Re: Newbie from Tampa
Post by: ODAT on January 28, 2011, 07:18:08 AM

Your mom sounds like my mom. I even wrote a paper about my mom and how she put off getting her access (posted on this site). Mom was 75 when she started dialysis. She is doing well, of course, there will be bumps in the road, but support will really help!
 :welcomesign;