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gsdlover
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« on: June 13, 2012, 07:05:11 AM »
Looking for others whom have had to have this type of access  ??? Anyone have an statistics on it? Does it clog? My mom now has this and I am really getting scared  :(
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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2012, 07:13:49 AM »
Hi gsdlover,

I had my central line in for 1.5 years, never once had an infection of any sort.  I took really good care of mine and never had a problem with it.
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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 #2 on: June 13, 2012, 09:16:54 AM »
Don't get it wet, and things should be fine, but get a fistula when you can.
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2012, 10:07:57 AM »
I had a cath for nine months.  I had one staph infection, but I caught it early and it was just a forced four-day "vacation" in the hospital while they pumped me full of vanco and swapped out caths.
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2012, 05:00:28 PM »
I had one for 6 mos. Keep it clean and dry. Glad Press & Seal is good for when you bathe. Use a hand held shower head and aim it strategically. Make sure the techs wear masks and gloves when changing the dressings. It should be ok if everyone follows the rules.

Report any fevers immediately.
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