I Hate Dialysis Message Board
Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis - NxStage Users => Topic started by: amanda100wilson on January 04, 2013, 07:25:23 PM
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Ever since I started using my fistula in August 2011, I have always had problems, particularly with the venous. When putting needles in, it is always really painful even with the use of Emla cream and numerous 24 alarms are a daily occurrence with each treatment. It has also been painful during treatment, to the point that I have abandoned treatment several times. Even when I have removed the needles, the venous remains painful for several hours until I feel safe to massage the area gently. It's as if needle insertion pushes something out of place and it stays that way until I massage it back into place.
I have been putting off getting new ones as My venous is pretty deep and I am a wuss about putting sharps in. Anyway, my nurse, with my guidance about where to put it, is starting new buttonbholes. The needles went in a dream, no pain, and no pain during the treatment. Plus, I think that I had the first treatment ever without a single 24 alarm! I am so hopeful that this will solve the problem.
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Oh boy is this ever good to read!! Im so happy for you and i sure hope it 'fixes' all it needs to fix. Your planning nocturnal arent you?? this would sure be something that NEEDS fixing so you can sleep ;) I'll be interested to hear of how it goes. Im sure feeling good about it though :2thumbsup;