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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Bungarian on January 04, 2015, 11:50:45 AM

Title: Playing video games makes my fistula hurt
Post by: Bungarian on January 04, 2015, 11:50:45 AM

Got a new ps4 for Christmas.

After playing about 30 minutes my fistula starts hurting. I tried holding the controller different ways but it didn't help.

My fistula is on my right upper arm.

Should I just give up and sell the ps4?

Title: Re: Playing video games makes my fistula hurt
Post by: JW77 on January 04, 2015, 12:43:25 PM

Sounds like the effects of steal syndrome on your fistula, giving almost RSI type symptoms.

I would say consider looking for another third party controller perhaps (I'm very very rusty on games consoles), but I know the issues

Remember to do some hand/finger exercises to keep your circulation going, and loosen up any tension.

I swear by tiger balm for aches in my wrists (never use it directly on the fistula tho).

I've got a mature fistula in the same place, more or less.

Title: Re: Playing video games makes my fistula hurt
Post by: skinnacat on January 04, 2015, 08:05:42 PM

thats terrible....i am a big gamer and must have my fix...i am doing pd dialysis right now so my arms are still good
i would say maybe rest for a few minutes...if u feel it start to hurt...i hope u can still play somehow...there must be a way!!! 

Title: Re: Playing video games makes my fistula hurt
Post by: jeannea on January 05, 2015, 07:19:29 AM

Maybe it's like exercising and you have to build up your strength? Play 20 minutes a day and then slowly extend your time.

Title: Re: Playing video games makes my fistula hurt
Post by: Simon Dog on January 05, 2015, 11:50:58 AM

Patient: Doc, it hurts when I do this.

Doc: Don't do that

Seriously - talk to your neph and vascuar surgeon.  They may have some helpful ideas.

Title: Re: Playing video games makes my fistula hurt
Post by: Zero on January 06, 2015, 02:08:26 AM

I game a lot . Sitting at home for 3hrs and 30 mins is long and stressful. Games pas the time great. My fistula is 7 years old and just started using in 10/16. Hopefully overtime it will get better. Add Me if you want
Zerobrandon01 on xbox

Title: Re: Playing video games makes my fistula hurt
Post by: Simon Dog on January 19, 2015, 09:35:24 AM

Any luck finding out the problem?