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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: huldafolk on February 10, 2011, 11:43:14 AM

Title: Swelling of hand and arm during dialysis
Post by: huldafolk on February 10, 2011, 11:43:14 AM

I have had a functioning fistula in my upper arm (r) for the past 7 years.  I have had a few fistulagrams that showed no issues. My flow rates have been good.  The last 2 treatments I have had my hand and lower arm, (below the fistula anastimosis ) swell up.  The swelling takes about 6 hours to go away.  What is the future outlook for my fistula??  Can they get rid of the swelling issue with a balloon plasty? what are the options? What are the risks and pain issues with a fistulagram/plasty THX

Title: Re: Swelling of hand and arm during dialysis
Post by: RedHairedGirl on February 11, 2011, 07:04:04 PM

I don't know if this is the same thing as I have an AV fistula, but with my very first dialysis my arm and hand ballooned.  I tend to swell with IV's anyway and my arm was laying downward at the time of dialysis which more than likely aggravated the swelling. Next treatment I elevated my arm on a pillow and no more swelling. 

Hope this is some help for you.

Take care...

Title: Re: Swelling of hand and arm during dialysis
Post by: fearless on November 07, 2011, 06:36:52 PM

I'm wondering if you got this resolved.  i am new to hemo, and find that my fistula forearm and hand swell during dialysis.  Haven't been able to get any answers from doc yet.