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Title: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: galvo on December 06, 2009, 11:34:47 PM

My left (fistula) hand has become somewhat swollen. Fistula is still buzzing and throbbing awy

Anything to worry about??

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: RichardMEL on December 06, 2009, 11:37:04 PM

that doesn't seem quite right to me. The thrill though is the most important thing - I presume they've told you to check it daily and if you can't feel it go directly to ER (do not pass Go, do not collect $200).... I'd definitely get the dialysis folks to check it out when you are next there just in case.

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: galvo on December 06, 2009, 11:56:17 PM

Yeah. The 'thrill' is going strong. I can feel it up as far as the elbow.We'll see what they say to-morrow.

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: Stoday on December 07, 2009, 12:37:14 PM

My fistula never caused any hand swelling, so it might be something about which you should be concerned.

Good luck!

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: Maker on December 07, 2009, 01:49:07 PM

I definitely had swelling in my wrist and hand.  And LOTS of bruising.  The nurses and neph all said nothing to worry about and it is back to normal now, except for numbness just above the fistula and below my thumb. 

My impression is that swelling is normal, but your dialysis nurses should know.

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: galvo on December 07, 2009, 01:55:49 PM

Thanks. Will have it checked out to-day.

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: jennyc on December 07, 2009, 02:02:53 PM

My hand was a bit swollen after the 2nd operation and badly bruised after the first. There was no infection just my hand saying WTF have you done to me????? Good luck  Galvo, just get them to check it out at the clinic anyway. Better to be safe than sorry

Does anyone get this really weird itching sensation around the numb area? You can't scratch it cause you can't feel it?

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: BigSky on December 08, 2009, 02:24:40 PM

Is it possible that the blood is backing up into your hand?

Maybe elevate it for a while to see if the swelling goes down?

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: Darthvadar on December 08, 2009, 02:35:27 PM

Galvo.....

What news of your hand???.....

Darth....

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: galvo on December 08, 2009, 02:45:34 PM

All OK, gang. The vasc access nurse had a look at it and said it was nothing to worry about. And after hearing this, the hand, naturally, reversed the swelling and has gone back to normal.

Thanks, again, for advice and support.

Title: Re: Swollen Fistula Hand
Post by: Darthvadar on December 08, 2009, 02:51:46 PM

Great news, Galvo...

One less thing to worry about....

Hope the lovely Camilla's keeping you on your toes!...

Darth...