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« on: September 16, 2013, 11:50:53 AM »
  Hello My name is Nadia   I'm 34  from corpus Christi TX,just three months ago i went to the er  cause i had  pain on  my chest   and they check  me and  told me that something was  wrong with my kidneys and suddenly  they told me that they co lapsed and that my only option was dialysis. So from one day to another my whole life changed. at the moment i have the  venous catheter for temporary access  so u can imagine  how hard that is for me,  I'm getting ready to get a fistula but still  i feel lost  with all the changes so i hope  to find friends in here  i need  all the advice possible so i don't  feel so  lost  :oops; :oops;
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2013, 12:09:10 PM »
OMG what shocking news for you!  How are you holding up?

I'm getting to that point myself and I have found this forum to be a treasure.  I haven't posted a great deal but I have read a lot.

Check out the humor section!  It's a happy way to learn about the ins and outs of your new circumstances.
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2013, 12:10:09 PM »
Welcome to IHD Nadia    :welcomesign;. So sorry to hear you found out about your kidney problems in such a traumatic way. I also went to the ER in 2011 with congestive heart failure and found out while there that my kidneys were going bad. I just had a PD catheter and a fistula put in last week to start dialysis. I am glad you found your way here. Ask any questions you want as there are so many people here who have dealt with so many issues. I am a newbie like you to this site but it has helped me so much. Keep us updated and again welcome!
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Congestive heart failure 2011
Currently about 19% Kidney Function
September 11, 2013 PD Catheter and Fistula Surgery
September 27, 2013 Started PD
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2013, 03:27:39 PM »
Hi there Nadia, and  :welcomesign; to IHD. There are lots of folks in the same position you are. Ask away, folks love to share their experiences.
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2013, 08:40:58 AM »
Hi Nady78, Welcome to IHD.  I'm so glad you found us.  Sorry you have to go through this.  Any chance your kidney function may return? 

I hope you hang out here and ask questions.  You will do fine....

Rerun, Moderator   :welcomesign;
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2013, 03:26:13 PM »
 :welcomesign; Nadia!
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Everything was beautiful, and nothing hurt.
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« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2013, 12:48:04 AM »
Oh boy Nadia, that is a nasty "welcome" to our wonderful world (note: sarcasm). I'm so sorry you had this overnight revelation/change to everything you knew about your life, and so many new requirements, restrictions, experiences, etc...

You have found a great community for advice, help, support and people who can understand and have probably experienced some of the things you are in one way or another.

Welcome to IHD and really hope to see more from you in our community and that we can help you on this road...

RichardMEL, Moderator
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2013, 09:20:17 AM »
Welcome Nadia. Use us for support and information. Ask any questions you have. Even as a doctor , I  have learned a lot here. We have a great mix of people with various experiences and levels of knowledge and expertice. Dont ever be afraid to ask any question. There are NO dumb questions.
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When not doing dialysis I am a physician ,for over 25 years now(not a nephrologist)

Any posting here should be used for informational purposes only . Talk to your own doctor about treatment decisions.
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« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2013, 01:28:59 PM »
   :welcomesign;  to IHD. I am sorry you had to learn about CKD the way you did. It must have been a terrible shock to you. It has happened to many of the people here, too.so you are not alone. Come often and ask all you want to.
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