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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: sullidog on September 17, 2012, 06:11:12 PM
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About a year ago when my access was newer I ran 3 and a half hours and my KT over V was around 2.1 and sometimes hier, now I run that same amount of hours but my KT over V is consistant around 1.4 which is within normal range still but I'd like it to be hier. My question is does the age of the access cause the KT over V to change? I run a pump speed of 450 and my graft is about 2 and a half years old. I'm not getting any alarms on the machine so I'm guessing my access is ok? Also since I do want my KT over V hier how do I convence my doctor to give me more dialysis? or is there something that should be fixed first before trying to raise my KT over V by increasing my time. I'd like to be where I use to be around 2.1 or hier than 1.4. My neph doesn't like to change stuff unless it's below normal. I can tell I'm not clearing as good because I tire easy and that metal taste is in my mouth between my dialysis but will go away as soon as I have dialysis and I follow my diet very well so I know it's not that.
Thanks.
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It was probably better at the time because you still had more regular kidney function left. Even though your on dialysis your kidney function still decreases over time. I wouldn't be concerned 1.4 is good no need to worry. If your concerned though you can always increase your time on the machine from 3 1/2 to 4 hours or ask them to use a bigger filter. Have you notified your doctor about the taste in your mouth? It could be from one of your medications. I used to take lunesta to help me sleep and that gave me a metallic taste. Best wishes.
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If I were you I'd see my vascular surgeon and get an ultrasound on your fistula. It may have a narrowing.