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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: chiromac on June 30, 2013, 06:26:33 PM

Title: 3 vs. 5 days a week at in center.
Post by: chiromac on June 30, 2013, 06:26:33 PM

My doc. is pushing me toward a new clinic that is opening up (I believe he is a partner in it).  How ever the new clinic will be offering 5 days a week treatment & 5 days a week sounds like a better idea to me.  Has anyone switch from 3 to 5 days a week & if so is it any better?  I have time to choose, but if it opens up my day and I do not feel so run down, I might be able to work &/or take some classes.  Thanks.

Title: Re: 3 vs. 5 days a week at in center.
Post by: boswife on June 30, 2013, 08:19:33 PM

I think it sounds increadable!  I dont know of any who gives that option.. I say check it out someore and go for it.  ya know in dialysis i hear all the time.."more is better" :)

Title: Re: 3 vs. 5 days a week at in center.
Post by: Bill Peckham on June 30, 2013, 10:53:43 PM

Is everyone running five days a week at this new center? I'm very interested in learning more about what they are offering. I think you would feel better - Dr Scribner (who figured out how to provide ongoing dialysis) said that you should dialyze until you felt well. If your current schedule leaves you feeling incapacitated definitely try dialyzing more.

Title: Re: 3 vs. 5 days a week at in center.
Post by: Zach on July 01, 2013, 06:54:46 AM

How many hours per treatment?
8)

Title: Re: 3 vs. 5 days a week at in center.
Post by: PatDowns on July 01, 2013, 09:29:18 AM

What days will the clinic be open?  If Mon-Sat, will they allow you to pick a schedule where you don't have back to back non-treatment days?  Let us know when you find out more info! 

Title: Re: 3 vs. 5 days a week at in center.
Post by: jbeany on July 01, 2013, 05:01:58 PM

I switched from 3 day to 5 day when I went on NxStage - I felt better immediately!