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« on: November 11, 2014, 04:14:50 AM » |
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hello,
I am freezing when on haemodialysis for four hours , what is the best blankets to buy I have tried sleeping bags but find them to warm and not easy to get out of with one arm lol , so I would prefer a blanket .Have bought four so far and none of them have worked for me !
Tried a single quilt which does work , but is so bulky to carry around !
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graciekycats
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2014, 05:46:22 AM » |
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Long johns? (top & bottoms)
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Congestive Heart Failure 2011
Stage 3 July 2014 - stage 4 August 2014.
Fistual created 11/3/14.
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Michael Murphy
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2014, 06:13:30 AM » |
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Big fuzzy blue blanket, bought a red one but was told not to use it cause they would not be able to tell if I was bleeding. But I also bring a pillow and a seat cushion. The solution for me was not to go to a small blanket but to buy a duffel bag. Every thing stuff in and its easy to carry. With a medium duffel I could switch my blanket for a quilt or a comforter with out any problems.
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cattlekid
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2014, 09:36:57 AM » |
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Another vote for the big fuzzy blue blanket here! I had fleece microfiber one in teal blue and I loved it. It would squish into a tote bag and holds heat amazingly well. I still have it as it was a gift from a departed friend. I like the fleece microfiber because it is machine washable in case of spills. I also had an "as seen on TV" miracle pillow. It was a bead-filled pillow that could be used in different shapes for neck/head support. Big fuzzy blue blanket, bought a red one but was told not to use it cause they would not be able to tell if I was bleeding. But I also bring a pillow and a seat cushion. The solution for me was not to go to a small blanket but to buy a duffel bag. Every thing stuff in and its easy to carry. With a medium duffel I could switch my blanket for a quilt or a comforter with out any problems.
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noahvale
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2014, 01:18:13 PM » |
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Sugarlump
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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2014, 07:37:43 AM » |
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I have a fleece blanket (in cow print) which is warm but light. I also wear a hat (thin grey wool one) which helps a lot. The temperature in our unit varies so much from freezing to sweltering and
finding clothes to wear in which I can expose my upper arm fistula is tough (I need one armed jumpers!!!! or one short sleeve and one long sleeve!!!)
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10 years of half a life 3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital) Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around) Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space! Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!! The power of optimism over common sense  |
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Michael Murphy
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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2014, 12:18:37 PM » |
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I just ordered a dialysis hoody, you can order it with a zipper on either arm for fistula access. When it comes in I'll let you know if its a good buy.
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cassandra
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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2014, 06:06:12 AM » |
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I've cut all my D jumpers' arms off (the D arm of course  ) |
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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96
still on waitinglist, still ok I think
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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2014, 06:13:59 PM » |
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I use a skiers' warming hand pack I buy at the sports stores. I open it up and ut it under my blanket on my chest. It helps to warm the core area of the body.
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Sugarlump
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« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2014, 03:50:30 AM » |
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I've cut all my D jumpers' arms off (the D arm of course )
Do you sew em up once you've cut the arm off? Maybe I can get some cheap jumpers off Ebay and have a go!!!  |
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10 years of half a life 3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital) Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around) Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space! Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!! The power of optimism over common sense |
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« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2014, 06:10:45 AM » |
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I use the electric heat mattress pad one for the sofa and one for my bed. They are great! My hands and feet so cold sometimes I can't function.
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cassandra
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« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2014, 08:14:08 AM » |
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I've cut all my D jumpers' arms off (the D arm of course ) [/quote] Do you sew em up once you've cut the arm off? Maybe I can get some cheap jumpers off Ebay and have a go!!! [/quote] No I roll the bit of sleeve up and tape it when in use. I tape it to my arm so it stays out of the way.  |
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« Last Edit: November 15, 2014, 09:00:15 AM by cassandra »
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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96
still on waitinglist, still ok I think
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Sugarlump
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« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2014, 03:59:10 AM » |
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Ahhhh sounds good to me |
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10 years of half a life 3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital) Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around) Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space! Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!! The power of optimism over common sense |
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« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2014, 11:22:37 AM » |
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Hi i use 2 baby blankets sewn together there is good length and width in these they are warm as well hospital blankets are heavy over you but as i said to the nurses these hospital blankets are made out of lino they are just crap but the baby blankets work for me doing 4 and a half hours 3 times a week try them good luck with your treatment  |
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Sugarlump
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« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2014, 11:44:12 AM » |
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When I was poorly I took a hot water bottle in (amazing how long they stay warm a good 3 hours) and some of those little pocket
handwarmers that you click and they instantly heat up and last about 30 minutes (really good when my hands had nerve problems and ached)
you just had to boil them to reset!
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10 years of half a life 3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital) Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around) Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space! Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!! The power of optimism over common sense |
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Michael Murphy
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« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2014, 12:04:56 PM » |
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Just got good news for me at least my center is replacing the old dialysis chairs with new chairs that have built in heaters. I have used then by my retirement house and they are wonderful. There is a button on the right side table that turns the heat on with three heat setting. mild,warm, and toasty. They are expensive so the replacement will be phased in over a year with about a quarter be replaced at any one time.
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cassandra
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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2014, 11:16:01 AM » |
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Wow Michael, that sounds way 'cool'  |
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I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
1983 high proteinloss in urine, chemo, stroke,coma, dialysis
1984 double nephrectomy
1985 transplant from dad
1998 lost dads kidney, start PD
2003 peritineum burst, back to hemo
2012 start Nxstage home hemo
2020 start Gambro AK96
still on waitinglist, still ok I think
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Sugarlump
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« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2014, 06:15:49 AM » |
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Do you know the company that makes these? Perhaps our unit could be persuaded what a great idea!!!!
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10 years of half a life 3 years HD 1st transplant Feb 08 failed after 3 months Back to HD 2nd transplant Dec 10 failed after 11 months Difficult times with a femoral line and catching MSSA (Thank you Plymouth Hospital) Back on HD (not easy to do that third time around) Fighting hard (two years on) to do home HD ... watch this space! Oh and I am am getting married 1/08/15 to my wonderful partner Drew!!! The power of optimism over common sense |
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Michael Murphy
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« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2014, 12:31:16 PM » |
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I don't know but I am scheduled to have Dialysis in Amsterdam NY Black Friday and the following Monday. They have the chairs and I will find out and post on Saturday what info I can find.
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dialysisuser82
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« Reply #20 on: November 20, 2014, 05:09:12 PM » |
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Do you know the company that makes these? Perhaps our unit could be persuaded what a great idea!!!!
The dialysis unit I go to has all heated chairs with three level: low-medium-high. It really heats up on the level high! Here is the info: the manufacture is Medcor Medcor model 350 and 450XL dialysis chairs are the most versatile chairs on the market today. Now avaliable with heat and massgge. We also have chart carts, stools, exam tables, and privacy screens. http://www.nephrologynews.com/directories/4627-buyer-s-guide/listing/935Medcor Dialysis Chairs http://www.renalweb.com/newads/medcor_showcase.html |
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« Reply #21 on: November 23, 2014, 02:59:49 PM » |
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Just got good news for me at least my center is replacing the old dialysis chairs with new chairs that have built in heaters. I have used then by my retirement house and they are wonderful. There is a button on the right side table that turns the heat on with three heat setting. mild,warm, and toasty. They are expensive so the replacement will be phased in over a year with about a quarter be replaced at any one time.
:shy;Now that is nice...heated chairs. |
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« Reply #22 on: November 27, 2014, 11:27:59 AM » |
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Long johns top and bottoms a sure i never thought of that what a super idea and light weight as well myself as well is always like a big ice cube Happy Christmas to all |
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« Reply #23 on: November 30, 2014, 06:20:39 AM » |
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The smallest size heated blanket we could find. Works great!
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