dialysis Tag Posts Index

Vitamin C and Kidney Function: Is There a Relationship?

My vitamin C gummies. That's a lot of vitamin C, and I have 5 jars of these--I saved on shipping (my photo). I begin this blog by stating vitamin C uptake and

January 19, 2025. Kidney Facts. Mineral Metabolism Disorders 1

Hyperphosphatemia is associated with increased mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis. It is related to excess vascular calcification, which leads to worsening

January 9, 2025. Kidney Facts. Chronic Kidney Disease 3

In patients with advanced chronic kidney disease the correction of metabolic acidosis may slow down the progression towards the need of renal replacement therapy.

Dialysis, its uses, how it works and the types

Greetings to all and sundry on this great platform, I am really excited to be back after a long inactivity in this great community. I was really occupied with my

A low protein diet can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease ...

A low protein diet can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and can delay dialysis initiation #health #dialysis #protein #kidney

Hyperphosphatemia can lead to vascular calcification in patients under ...

Hyperphosphatemia can lead to vascular calcification in patients undergoing hemodialysis #health #dialysis #phosphorus #calcium

Anemia is very common in patients with #hemodialysis due to decreased ...

Anemia is very common in patients with #hemodialysis due to decreased #erythropoietin production by the kidneys. #health #kidneys #dialysis #anemia

IV iron formulations and/or erythropoietin stimulating agents may be n ...

IV iron formulations and/or erythropoietin stimulating agents may be needed for the management of anemia in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease #health

Diabetic nephropathy is the most common cause for end stage renal dise ...

Diabetic nephropathy is the most common cause for end stage renal disease. Image downloaded under a Standard License

News. March 29, 2021. COVID-19 is Impacting the Finances of the Biggest Dialysis Companies

This article lets us know how the high mortality amongst dialysis patients is impacting the finances of Fresenius Medical Care AG and DaVita Inc. To quote this article

March 27, 2021. There May Be Recovery From Dialysis inPatients with Primary Hyperoxaluria Treated With Pyridoxine

The following article describes 3 cases of patients who recovered from dialysis which was the consequence of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1). Link to the article.

Day 9 - Back To The Regular Dialysis Room (2-18-2021, Saturday)

Since I am now negative for Covid, I am back at home and on strict home quarantine. I still go out for my dialysis but I am transported by the Covid Response Team

Dialysis – No Thanks!

Millions of people suffer from CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). Many unknowingly, as this chronic condition develops slowly over time and the first stages show few

I Just Bought Another Batch Of My Medicines Again

These medicines are just what I needed to maintain a proper well-being that I needed for my bone regeneration efforts and for my body's need to relax and give me

It's My Long-Awaited Dialysis Treatment Session Once Again Today

Src I couldn't wait to get my dialysis done again, it is just a real punishment to my body by not getting more frequent cleaning session for my blood which is dialysis

Life Is Still Beautiful For A Beautiful Butterfly Like Me

I can't wait again to get hooked to the machine that unfortunately/fortunately extends my life. To tell you folks the truth I just do not like to live like this,

I Had A Successful Dialysis Even Though The Last Few Minutes Felt Like An Eternity

We arrived at my dialysis center about an hour and a half before my scheduled time, it is quite a peeve for me that Mother always wants to go so very, very early

My Monthly Expenditures On Medicines And Hospital Bills

Here is an example of my expenses regarding into what i use for my Hyperparathyroid issue alone. Cinacalcet is a very expensive drug and it comes with a very bad

Topping-Up Again With My Cinacalcet Antihyperparathyroid Medicine

My parents had gone out this morning to buy my Cinacalcet again and for those who are not familiar with this medicine and I am sure you are not, this drug mimics

I Will Revert Back To Twice Per Week Dialysis Since I Am Used To It Already

I told my renal nurses that I wanted to go for a thrice and twice a week dialysis in an alternate schedule so that I can get dialyzed ten times per month instead