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Cordelia
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« Reply #25 on: April 17, 2012, 08:53:52 AM »

That's exactly what I found I was doing too! I hear ya!
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Diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease at age 19.
Renal Failure at age 38 (2010) came about 2 hrs close to dying. Central line put in an emergency.
Began dialysis on Aug 15, 2010.
Creatine @ time of dialysis: 27. I almost died.
History of High Blood Pressure
I have Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis in My Feet
AV Fistula created in Nov. 2011, still buzzing well!
Transplanted in April, 2013. My husband and I participated in the Living Donor paired exchange program. I nicknamed my kidney "April"
Married 18 yrs,  Mom to 3 kids to twin daughters (One that has PKD)  and a high-functioning Autistic son
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« Reply #26 on: April 17, 2012, 11:42:19 AM »

When I was on dialysis, and I was aggressive with the fluid removal, I would get cramps - usually the calf but sometimes the hamstring.  Worse is when you're fully asleep, you start dreaming, toss and turn the wrong way and the cramp hits !  :rofl;
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