[acb-diabetics] [Acb-diabetics] dialysis

[Cathy Pyper]

Thank you Brian.  I don't seem to have any symptoms but then I don't really know what to watch out for except swelling.  What kind of dialysis are you doing?

Thanks,
Cathy Pyper
First Steps for the Blind
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  From: Brian Lingard 
  To: 'Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues.' 
  Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:48 PM
  Subject: Re: [Acb-diabetics] dialysis


  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
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  From: acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org [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
  First Steps for the blind
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