Physical Theraphy

[Sandi1313]

Hello All,
It has been close to 1 year since I've started dialysis.Inwhich I've started to HATE several times.Especially when I start to have those dang muscle cramps 2ward the end of my dialysis session.I've been told that I might need to have some physical therpahy to strenghten up my legs.Since that's where the musce cramps occur.On Monday,my boyfriend Thomas & I had to go to the UW medical center in Seattle,Wash.To meet with a social worker & one of the transplant surgeon.We are now waiting for the transplant team to decide whether or not I'll be on the transplant list.Both the social worker & the surgeon that we talked to are going to recommend to my kidney doctor that I have some physical therpahy for my legs.I will agreed I HATE those muscle cramps & the PAIN.It seems like the only times that my legs HURT are when I've dialysis.The staff have been told NOT to take alot of fluids off of me.
SLove & HUGS,
Sandi

[jeannea]

PT can be really helpful. If they write a prescription for it, I encourage you to give it a try. I was getting PT when I started dialysis because I had been in the hospital too long and I was very weak. I hope it helps you.

[Jean]

Yes it can. Amazing how a few stretches can eliminate charley horses and nasty  things like that in your body. Well worth the effort it takes to do them.

[Sandi1313]

I've been trying to get myself to do more walking around.Especially on my days off from dialysis.My boyfriend encourage me to do alot of walking around after I've had a dialysis session.Even though part of me feel weak.

[jeannea]

Walking is a good start. Keep it up!