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oralia

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introduction

« on: October 21, 2010, 12:19:49 PM »

hello my name is oralia, i just started dialsysis 8 wks ago and i hate it.....i am 42 yrs old otherwise healthy hispanic female. i work full time in the medical field. i have been diagnosed w iga nephropathy 10 years ago and i fiinaly came to the end stage of renal failure. i am a very active person and very independent, but i have suddenly lost that now being on dialysis, my family feels that they need to drive me everyware i go. and take me to dialysis 3 times a week, and i hate it. i wish i could just get in my car and drive. i have lost my independence. i am waiting for a kidney transplant i am on the swap program and i sure hope it is soon, because i hate dialysis.....


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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2010, 01:50:37 PM »

There are a lot of elements that make ESRD so difficult; ESRD means the loss of quite a lot of things. Are you well enough to drive yourself to and from dialysis? Or is it more of a case of driving you to your treatments is something your family feels they want to do for you? I couldn't tell from your post. If you are well enough to drive and it is something you want to do, then you should. My mom drove herself to and from dialysis, and she was in her 80's...she hated depending upon anyone else, although occasionally she did enjoy being chauffered about!

There are a lot of IHD members here who are still active despite their dependence upon dialysis; it's all a function on how well you feel physically.

Lots of us, too, are awaiting transplantation. You'll find many people just like you here on this forum. So glad you joined!


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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2010, 03:00:20 PM »

Welcome to our community, Oralia! I am glad that you found us. This is a great place for information, support and encouragement. Yes, we hate dialysis, but we are glad that it keeps us alive. You have now found a new family here

We will be with you all the way, if you let us. Just keep reading and keep posting.

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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2010, 03:58:54 PM »

G'day Oralia and


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10/8/10 - Diagnosed with kidney failure. Determined was born with small kidneys.
2/9/11 – Pre-emptive kidney transplant. My sister was my living donor.

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