Husband started hemodialysis thru a perma-catheter in his neck. Says he is feeling better

I tried peritoneal at first, but it just wasn't for me. I didn't care for all the supplies left every month at a small cramped apt. Also infection really made me sick. I'm currently on hemodialysis and that works for me best. I like going to the center and interacting with others that are going through the same. I learn from the nurses and medical staff on what not to do and do. I like knowing if anything goes wrong there are professionals there to help.

Hemo has been ok. It hasnt really made me weak or tired. I have lots more energy than before I began and my red blood count has increased. I do think it's the cause of me beginning to loose my hair.

Working but having hard time with the pain (needles)!

starting

Kept me healthy until my transplant
I did peritoneal

he is getting used to it but he was pretty much unresponsive when his kidneys failed so now that he is alert its kind of like waking up and finding that your body doesnt work anymore.

My left arm did not work for hemo, so I have been doing peritoneal for over a year and having success. I have phone contact with a very good nurse who relays any information to my kidney specialist.

I HAVE BEEN ON CAPD AND HEMO FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS AND THAN TRANSPLANT FOR 6 YEARS AND NOW BACK ON HEMO IN CENTER THE LAST 4 MOUNTHS OR SO I LIKE TOO CHAT ABOUT WHAT I HAVE BEEN THROUGH READ MY PROFILE WE CAN CHAT TAKE CARE.

I HAVE BEEN ON CAPD AND HEMO FOR ABOUT TEN YEARS AND THAN TRANSPLANT FOR 6 YEARS AND NOW BACK ON HEMO IN CENTER THE LAST 4 MOUNTHS OR SO I LIKE TOO CHAT ABOUT WHAT I HAVE BEEN THROUGH READ MY PROFILE WE CAN CHAT TAKE CARE.