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« on: July 12, 2011, 03:09:59 PM »
Hi All,

Was curious if anyone else out there is getting a rash or skin irritation from dialysis?  On both my arms, more on my right, I have splotches of red.  They are not itchy, nor do they hurt, but are more of an eye sore.  I've used cortaid cream, acne medication, and hypo-allergenic lotions.  Nothing seems to work.  If anyone has any ideas, or knows exactly what this is, PLEASE let me know.  I don't believe it's hyperpigmentation, or anything like a tumor.  Thanks all!
Annie
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Even though I have gone through so much with ESRD, my son is my inspiration to keep going.  He was delievered at 28 weeks weighing 1 lb 12 oz and today he is a fun-loving 1 year old, whom I love with all my heart!

Diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome Age 13- 1996 Unknown Cause. 35% functioning of both kidneys.
Stable until Age 27; complications with pregnancy, loss of 25% function. (Current functioning is between 5-7%).
December 3, 2010- PD Catheter Placed on Left Side
March 2011- PD Catheter Removal (Due to malfunction)
April 2011- PD Catheter Placement on Right Side
April 2011- Surgery to adjust Catheter and "tacking of fatty tissue"
May 2011- CCPD Started
October 2012- Infection of PD catheter.  PD Cath. removal surgery. Perma-Cath. Placed for Hemodialysis.
Hemodialysis started October 12, 2012.
January 16 2013- First Fistula
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2011, 03:09:55 PM »
Well, I went to the doctor today and he thinks it's an infection of some sort, somewhere in my body.  He put me on antibiotics and hopefully it clears up.  Since no one posted I figure this is probably not a symptom of the dialysis?...
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*~Annie~*
Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.
Arnold Bennett
Even though I have gone through so much with ESRD, my son is my inspiration to keep going.  He was delievered at 28 weeks weighing 1 lb 12 oz and today he is a fun-loving 1 year old, whom I love with all my heart!

Diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome Age 13- 1996 Unknown Cause. 35% functioning of both kidneys.
Stable until Age 27; complications with pregnancy, loss of 25% function. (Current functioning is between 5-7%).
December 3, 2010- PD Catheter Placed on Left Side
March 2011- PD Catheter Removal (Due to malfunction)
April 2011- PD Catheter Placement on Right Side
April 2011- Surgery to adjust Catheter and "tacking of fatty tissue"
May 2011- CCPD Started
October 2012- Infection of PD catheter.  PD Cath. removal surgery. Perma-Cath. Placed for Hemodialysis.
Hemodialysis started October 12, 2012.
January 16 2013- First Fistula
On Transplant List in Indiana, awaiting 1st Transplant at IU Health in Indianapolis.
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2011, 07:11:25 PM »
I've never had that. If the doc thinks you have an infection, that's probably right.
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2011, 08:23:26 PM »
I'm just thinking that maybe it has something to do  with the intense heat if you are in US. Could be so many things. I hope it clears up soon and never bothers you again! I'd have to say that if it were something more concerning, I'm sure the Dr. would've have folllowed up in detail.
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