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(also known as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis)
In medicine, dialysis is a type of renal replacement therapy which is used to provide an artificial replacement for lost kidney function due to renal failure. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Dialysis | 257 |
95% |
| Polycystic Kidney Disea... | 43 |
91% |
| Renal Cell Carcinoma (K... | 10 |
90% |
| Organ Transplants | 6 |
100% |
| Alport Syndrome | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 94% (323
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Dialysis Reviews
Working / Worked
tough, no breaks, severe arm pain on fistula arm, very stressful, bright lights, loud noise, feel exhausted, contemplate quitting each day.
Working / Worked
I have been on peritonial dialysis for just over a year. At first it worked well but o and on have had terrible drainage problems with huge amounts o water retention. But I need to make it work ? Don't know what to do next
Working / Worked
I was on PD until my transplant. It worked for me. Side effects were feeling really bloated and sometimes winded.
Working / Worked
Hemo did not work well with me. Currently on PD - this seems to be working
Working / Worked
I'm doing CAPD, it's going ok, can't really see a difference to be honest other than a bit of weight gain (which is good, cos I was a very slim size 6) and a appetite for food which I never had before.
Working / Worked
The dialysis was a different story but it helped to keep her alive until she recieved a kidney transplant. Was not a relief, it was a long rocky road. But victory prevailed from it. God is Wonderful. Praise the Lord
Working / Worked
2 years hem-dialysis - switching to PD
Working / Worked
Working / Worked
On PD , did hemo before. I prefer PD
Working / Worked
Hemo thumbs down
pD thumbs up
pD thumbs up
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Discussions
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its time to start dialysis
Yes, I remember NOT wanting to do dialysis, and resisting it.... wanting to go right to transplant. I was on dialysis for 5 months.... But just to ... [More] -
peritoneal dialysis...advice plz
For me, a little weight gain (you can adjust your caloric intake if needed. Different people absorb different amts.) was worth not having the veins ... [More] -
NOCTURNAL DIALYSIS
I just had my PD catheter put in. I am hopeful that this will make life easier for me. After you show you can be responsible and follow procedures a... [More] -
NOCTURNAL DIALYSIS
I have been an at center nocturnal dialysis patient for the past 6 months, and life is good. This has allowed me more life.... I have been a patient ... [More] -
peritoneal dialysis...advice plz
I am 34 years old and I have pkd...my gfr is 26...my doctor has told me I need to start thinking of my dialysis options...I attended a class and am le... [More]







