[Acb-diabetics] dialysis

[Brian Lingard]

Ottawa Canada
 
Dear Cathy and List:
 
My Nephrologist explained that the decision to start dialysis is
based partly upon your blood work numbers and partly upon your
symptoms, e. g. vomiting, and other symptoms.  In my case my
Createnine was over 700 and my Urea was also high; the doctor
said rather than wait for me to start throwing up, we could spare
me from that and start dialysis now.  So I did and I think it was
a wise idea.
 
This may be why your doctor is hesitant to give you a firm number
that indicates you must start dialysis immediately.
 
Brian
Brian K. Lingard
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[mailto:acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Cathy Pyper
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:51 PM
To: acb-diabetics at acb.org
Subject: [Acb-diabetics] dialysis


Hi Everyone,
 
I was wondering if anyone knew what the magic number is before
you go on to dialysis and does anyone do it at home.  They have
assured me that this is possible, even when no sighted person is
available.  I'm certainly hoping so.  I have heard a lot of
different numbers and the doctor seems disinclined to give me an
exact number.  I have heard it is a creatin of 3 and a GFR of 10.
Do either of these numbers seem right to you.  I'd like to go
into my next appointment with some facts so he has to let me know
Probably a good time to leave the hubby at home.  What do you all
think?
 
Cathy Pyper in Kansas City
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