Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis vs Peritoneal Dialysis — What I Learned Too Late as a Kidney Failure Patient

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Hemodialysis machine and chair contrasted with peritoneal dialysis supplies in a home setting

Table of Contents The Decision That Changes Life Very Quickly Understanding Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Hemodialysis vs Peritoneal Dialysis: Key Differences at a Glance Why I Entered Hemodialysis Without Fully Understanding My Options The AV Fistula Decision That Affected Me Long After Transplant What Hemodialysis Really Felt Like What I Later Learned About Peritoneal Dialysis … Read more

Dialysis Before Kidney Transplant: What It Really Feels Like

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Empty hemodialysis chair beside a dialysis machine representing the experience of dialysis before kidney transplant

Table of Contents The Part of Kidney Disease People Rarely Understand Do You Need Dialysis Before a Kidney Transplant? When Dialysis Stops Feeling Temporary The Physical Reality of Living on Dialysis The Emotional Side of Dialysis That Most People Do Not See Hospital Routines Become Your Normal Waiting for a Transplant While Trying to Stay … Read more