jblamb
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« on: September 28, 2007, 12:38:51 PM » |
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Hi
My name is Joan and I have been on dialysis for three years. I am 60 yrs old. Married the 2nd time for 10 years and have one son from previous marriage. Was married for 23 years when he died from cancer. I have one grandson who is 5 yrs old and a wonderful daughter-in-law who takes care of me when I am in need.
When I began dialysis I was on three days a week for four hours each day. Now I am down to twice a week and only two hours each. My kidneys were damaged when I was 'eating' ibuprofen for a very painful condition I had. They have since begun working well enough so that I just have to have my blood 'cleaned' twice a week.
I feel very blessed that I only have to go such a short time. I do have issues with it however because I don't want to go at all. Especially now since I hardly ever feel sick from it anymore.
Anyway....that's who I am. I am anxious to meet all others.
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goofynina
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« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2007, 12:50:01 PM » |
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Hi Joan, welcome to ihatedialysis.com. That is great that you are able to cut back on your dialysis sessions, have they said that maybe soon you will be able to get all your kidney function back and perhaps stop going at all? I hope that happens for you soon. How awesome of your daughter-in-law to take care of you, she sounds like a gem. and i am sure your grandson keeps you busy too  . It is great to have you here with us and we look forward to hearing more from you soon. Good luck to you and please do not hesitate to post any questions, comments and/or concerns of your own 
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Joe Paul
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2007, 01:00:16 PM » |
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Welcome Joan, good to have you aboard.
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"The history of discovery is completed by those who don't follow rules"
Angels are with us, but don't take GOD for granted
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2007, 01:01:57 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2007, 02:31:17 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2007, 02:35:04 PM » |
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Live Donor Transplant From My Mom 12/14/1999
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2007, 02:39:39 PM » |
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this is a good place to land
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« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2007, 02:57:45 PM » |
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gotta do what I gotta do.. 2 yrs in ctr hemo
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« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2007, 04:43:51 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2007, 06:10:40 PM » |
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Hi Joan, welcome to ihatedialysis.com.
It is great to have you here. I hope you will get to the point of no dialysis ever again. Feel free to share your stories in the proper sections, if you are not sure about where to put them just ask us. Good luck to you.
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« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2007, 09:42:56 PM » |
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Welcome to the site. With three years under your belt, I bet you have lots to share.
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« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2007, 09:57:11 PM » |
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Thank you all for such a wonderful greeting. I feel included already and yes I do have many stories to share and shall.
God bless you all.
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Bajanne
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« Reply #12 on: September 29, 2007, 05:06:49 AM » |
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Welcome to our community! We are so glad you decided to join us. I must confess to feeling a bit jealous - down to twice a week and only two hours!!! I would give my eyeteeth for that! But I am very happy for you, and like Goofynina, I hope that you will finally not have to go at all. This is interesting, because just last week we were discussing under what conditions people are able to stop dialysis all together. Continue to post and to interact with us. You will find this site an excellent place for support. We have become a real bonifide family. So welcome to the family!  Bajanne, Moderator |
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« Reply #13 on: September 29, 2007, 07:16:30 AM » |
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i am a 51 year old male on dialysis for 3 years now. This is my second time. My brother donated a kidney to me about 13 years ago. I found this site on another site. I had to laugh when i saw what it was called. I hope to meet people from all over to talk about dialysis.
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« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2007, 08:17:11 AM » |
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jblamb Kathy willieandwinnie
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« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2007, 12:34:56 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: September 29, 2007, 07:40:55 PM » |
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I too hope you get to a point where you have no dialysis at all 
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Born with one kidney 1972
Ureter re-constructured 1975 (reflux had already damaged the kidney)
Diagnosed and treated for high blood pressure 2000
Diagnosed ESRF October 2006
Started dialysis September 2007
Last dialysis June 4, 2008
Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008
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« Reply #17 on: September 29, 2007, 09:13:41 PM » |
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hi- welcome-, question? How much advil did it take to damage your kidneys? If you don't mind saying that is?
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« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2007, 09:22:38 PM » |
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Joan from another
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« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2007, 12:49:10 AM » |
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 Hi Joan, So glad you could join our little community here - hope to get to know more about you! Welcome! okarol/moderator
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« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2007, 08:49:03 AM » |
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Welcome, Joan!! |
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« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2007, 05:37:33 PM » |
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jblamb
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« Reply #22 on: September 30, 2007, 10:25:04 PM » |
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To answer Glitters question: I had a bladder condition that caused me extreme pain. I was taking four ibuprofen every four hours to be able to continue to work. I had no idea I was damaging my kidneys. The wonder is that when I began dialysis the bladder condition disappeared! Thank God - I don't think I could have stood having dialysis and still be in such awful pain. I would tell anyone to be very careful when taking ibuprofen. It is okay taken in normal doses but be careful not to take it like I did.
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« Reply #23 on: October 08, 2007, 12:29:33 AM » |
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I was taking four ibuprofen every four hours to be able to continue to work. I had no idea I was damaging my kidneys.
Oh, my .. this sounds just like me, but I was popping them for back pain. I look back and realize that My Dr. in Memphis (15 years ago) must have suspected something because he had me go in for a kidney X-ray and had me doing the 24 hour pee-test once a year, but the SOB never told me what he was suspecting! So, here it is 15 years later and I'm on Dialysis!  |
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