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« on: November 11, 2008, 11:12:16 PM »
I know this may sound awful but I don't like to read paragraphs after paragraphs of stuff and I did do a search for very the above topic and did not really find what I was looking for that is why I am hoping someone can send me a LIST of side effects of being on dialysis.  For instance, I have read about skin peeling, insomnia, can't think straight, things like that but I would like to see ALL of them in a list rather than in several paragraphs.   Oh, one more thing, the reason I am wanting this is, to show my family because I think they would come closer to reading a LIST versus a long, lengthy thing of 3 or so paragraphs!   Thanks in advance!     :bandance;
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2008, 11:55:17 PM »
Gee don't think you can have a catch-all list because everyone's situation and complications can be different. I mean some people have no side effects and others suffer a lot - and of course "side effects" could be caused by related conditions to the kidney failure/dialysis condition.

However here are some that I can think of that might fall under the category:

- itching
- cramp/BP crash
- skin peeling
- feeling the cold

I'm sure others can add to this list.
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2008, 08:19:05 AM »
- fatigue
- dizziness
- low blood pressure
- nausea
- double vision
- cramps, cramps, and more cramps
- loss of time (not a physical effect, but a huge downside)

These can be caused by the kidney disease and/or the dialysis.  The line between the two become blurry.  Also, I agree with Richard, you almost have to give the disclaimer that 'it affects everyone differently, but here are some common side effects'....
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2008, 08:57:04 AM »
A huge side effect is being LAZY and not wanting to read, do research or learn anything.

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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2008, 08:59:53 AM »
I'd add headache, possible malnutrition, and there other long term effects on the body....muscle wasting, loss of bone density, infection leading to sepsis, heart problems.
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2008, 09:01:54 AM »
And... death.
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2008, 09:18:24 AM »
your weight go up then down.
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2008, 09:53:45 AM »

Some foods taste different.

Sex drive may reduce.
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2008, 09:56:04 AM »
You don't pee.

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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2008, 09:58:04 AM »
people are always sticking BIG needles in you
the diet is so hard
you can't drink very much, so your always thirsty
starfuit can kill you
loss of memory
its frightening to be sick
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2008, 10:05:28 AM »
- higher risk of serious infection
- scarring from surgeries
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« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2008, 01:26:06 PM »
Paperwork to sign that says dialysis can kill you
Insurance worries
prescription worries
Lots of meds
blood pressure problems
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« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2008, 04:09:44 PM »
Baldness oh wait that was another topic  ;D ...Boxman
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« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2008, 08:29:23 PM »
I skimmed - didn't see these -

anemia
bone pain
calcification - calcium deposits in joints and under the skin
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« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2008, 08:35:51 PM »
Quote from: Rerun on November 12, 2008, 08:57:04 AM
A huge side effect is being LAZY and not wanting to read, do research or learn anything.

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aaaawww how nice of you to say such things     :clap;
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them.    I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2008, 08:37:20 PM »
Thanks to everyone who has posted their side effects on this topic for me.   I did think last night AFTER I posted this that I should have put kidney failure AND dialysis because I do understand that they pretty much go hand in hand.   Thanks again! 
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them.    I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #16 on: November 13, 2008, 04:24:52 PM »
Here is the list compiles to include everyone's input.
itching
cramp/BP crash
skin peeling
-feeling the cold
headache
possible malnutrition
there other long term effects on the body:
muscle wasting,
loss of bone density
infection leading to sepsis
heart problems
death
your weight go up then down
Some foods taste different
Sex drive may reduce
You don't pee
people are always sticking BIG needles in you
the diet is so hard
you can't drink very much, so your always thirsty
starfuit can kill you
loss of memory
its frightening to be sick
higher risk of serious infection
scarring from surgeries
Paperwork to sign that says dialysis can kill you
Insurance worries
prescription worries
Lots of meds
blood pressure problems
Baldness
anemia
bone pain
calcification - calcium deposits in joints and under the skin
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #17 on: November 13, 2008, 05:10:35 PM »
KitKatz!!!!  Thank you sooooo much!   I just forwarded this list to my Aunt & Uncle, thank you so much for taking the time out to compile this list!    Thanks again!!!   :bow; :bow; :bow;
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them.    I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2008, 07:29:32 PM »
Yikes - that's quite a list when you see it all together like that!
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« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2008, 04:21:55 PM »
Depression needs to be added.
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« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2008, 04:50:30 PM »
what do you mean added, I already am depressed reading this.  :P Boxman
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« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2008, 05:28:15 PM »
Quote from: boxman55 on November 14, 2008, 04:50:30 PM
what do you mean added, I already am depressed reading this.  :P Boxman

me too  :cuddle;   :waving; 
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« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2008, 06:26:08 PM »
mood swings
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #23 on: November 14, 2008, 10:37:42 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on November 14, 2008, 06:26:08 PM
mood swings

Who says I have mood swings?    :Kit n Stik;     lol    :bow;
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« Reply #24 on: November 14, 2008, 11:41:34 PM »
I sent the list to some people who are important to me and I am hearing ohhh...now I know...guesss they thought I was just being whiny.... :Kit n Stik;
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