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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) => Topic started by: Roxanne610 on December 29, 2008, 07:28:32 PM

Title: My father fell on his fistula arm
Post by: Roxanne610 on December 29, 2008, 07:28:32 PM

I posted it on my other thread but thought I would post it here too for more imput...  My father fell today he tripped and fell split the top of his hand open, prior to his fall his hand was so swollen and now since his three inch gash it seems as the fluid that made is swollen is all gone..Will is swell back up or that cut relieved the swelling????

Thanks everyone any input will help...
xooxo

Title: Re: My father fell on his fistula arm
Post by: Ang on December 29, 2008, 09:27:02 PM

sorry  no  real input,just  get  it  checked  out

Title: Re: My father fell on his fistula arm
Post by: Chris on December 29, 2008, 09:29:58 PM

I would have it checked out to be safe. They need to do more than feel it, they need a scan.

Title: Re: My father fell on his fistula arm
Post by: boxman55 on December 30, 2008, 02:15:18 PM

have it checked by the surgeon. very important...Boxman

Title: Re: My father fell on his fistula arm
Post by: Roxanne610 on December 30, 2008, 04:28:36 PM

He did get dialysis today and everything seemed to go fine... Would it not have if something was wrong????   They just had a hard time putting the needles in today, but thats nothing new they say that reason is due to how new the fistula is.   Im just happy he gets some relaxation till Friday he is so sore from the fall, his left torso area like he needed one more thng to make it harder for him to walk...

Title: Re: My father fell on his fistula arm
Post by: RichardMEL on December 30, 2008, 07:57:07 PM

yeah new fistulas take time to mature and harden up so initially it can be more difficult to needle....

I'm glad he got through OK and can relax over the new year. Thanks for the update :) :cuddle;