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« on: August 01, 2011, 10:06:57 PM »
Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed with CKD last month. I had no idea, just knew I was tired. I had a permacath placed in my chest while in the hospital, but last week, I spiked a 105 degree fever and alas I had a staph infection, I went today to have my permacath replaced. I thought it would go in the same general area but no, I have it on the opposite side, I am in so much pain, and all they say to take is Tylenol...I am feeling so down and angry at the same time, I am glad I found this site, because no matter how you explain things people just can't understand. Oh yes, I am on dialysis for 4 hours on MWF at my local Davita center. Thanks for listening...  :-*
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 12:56:37 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 02:47:39 AM »
 :welcomesign; Kathy!  My Blokey was (somewhat unexpectedly) thrust into the World of Dialysis too, so I (sort of) understand the very big bag of mixed emotions you must be feeling right now.  Yeouch! for the pain ... hope it's less painful today.
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« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2011, 05:59:49 AM »
Hi Kathy, I'm so glad you found us.  Demand some pain meds (more than Tylenol).  I'm so sorry you have to join us but I'm glad you have us to come to.  Just come here to vent and ask questions and we will do our best.  I've been dealing with CKD for over 25 years, so if you don't have anything nice to say, sit by me.   :thumbup;

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« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2011, 06:09:16 AM »
Hi, Kathy.

Welcome to IHD.

 :welcomesign;

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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2011, 09:09:32 PM »
Glad to have you on IHD, but sad to hear you have CKD!  You are not alone!

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« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2011, 08:14:42 AM »
Welcome to our community.  You have found just the place for information, support and encouragement.  Just keep reading and keep posting.  You now have a new family  :grouphug;   Looking forward to hearing more from you.





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« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2011, 10:10:57 AM »
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Welcome to IHD!  Since it seems like you are in need of it right now, feel free to borrow the big stick and smack the doc who said to just take tylenol with it... :Kit n Stik;  We are strong advocates of speaking up, and loudly when we need to - so come join us!

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