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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) => Topic started by: twirl on April 12, 2008, 05:36:47 AM

Title: not a full buzzi
Post by: twirl on April 12, 2008, 05:36:47 AM

this morning my fistula is not buzzing on the parts that are goose eggs or bumps
my fistula is buzzing on the lower part where the vein is narrow and it is growing downward
is this reason for concern?
I called the dialysis nurse and she said it will be double checked on Monday, I will be there at 5:30 am
does the entire fistula have to buzz?
darn it all: we are taking my son to watch A&M's spring training
I do not know if I should go
I want the inform from IHD not the nurse on charge today

Title: Re: not a full buzzi
Post by: jbeany on April 12, 2008, 07:14:10 AM

Yes, any change in the thrill is can be a problem.  It could indicate a narrowing or a partial clot.  Keep a really close eye on it if they aren't going to be able to see you until Monday, and call them right away if it gets worse.

Title: Re: not a full buzzi
Post by: bolta72 on April 12, 2008, 02:33:46 PM

To the touch I can only feel the buzz at the lower end and I have had no problems.

Title: Re: not a full buzzi
Post by: Ang on April 12, 2008, 09:42:21 PM

i  can  only  feel  the  buzz  at  the  astenosis  and  high  on  the  shoulder  blade,if  your  concerned  about  it,  start  yelling  at  someone  when  you  get  to  dx.

Title: Re: not a full buzzi
Post by: twirl on April 13, 2008, 07:57:23 AM

thanks
is that a picture of you having dialysis? just wondering

Title: Re: not a full buzzi
Post by: Ang on April 13, 2008, 06:58:42 PM

yeah  it  was  when  i  first  started  to  learn,home  haemo,that  fell  through  so  in  center  it  is.

Title: Re: not a full buzzi
Post by: twirl on April 15, 2008, 05:03:05 AM

thank you all, very much appreciated, I do tend to worry all the time...
Monday at dialysis I was told they would keep an eye on it
my arm looks different from last week and is hardly buzzing
it was my doctor's turn on call over the weekend and if you call him about something he does not think is an emergency, He has a cow!
I love my doc but he is touchy.
you gave me peace of mind and that is priceless, in the world of dialysis

Ang--- you are so young it that picture, you have been thru so much
bolta-- thank you -- words of comfort
jbeany - thank you -- you were so right and how did you pick your name----love of jelly beans

Title: Re: not a full buzzi
Post by: twirl on April 15, 2008, 07:40:16 PM

Ang  in the photo you look 7 or 8
in real life you look like a very young 41

Title: Re: not a full buzzi
Post by: flip on April 15, 2008, 08:26:36 PM

I've had that happen a few times. It's always been a clot that either dissolved or got pulled by the dialysis needle.