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15 Symptoms of Kidney Disease

WebI think maybe I might fall or something so I usually go sit down for awhile. I couldn't sleep at night. I couldn't catch my breath, like I was drowning or something. And, …

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Blood and Urine Tests

WebThe normal serum creatinine range is 0.6–1.1 mg/dL in women and 0.7–1.3 mg/dL in men. Creatinine Clearance. This test compares creatinine in your blood and …

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Learning how to live a good life in spite of kidney failure is what

WebCardiovascular exercise (also called aerobic or endurance exercise) – to make your heart, lungs, and circulation work more efficiently. Cardiovascular exercises use sustained, …

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What to Eat and What Not To

WebCanned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, …

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Slowing Kidney Disease

WebWhen you eat less protein, you make less BUN, which can help your kidneys last a bit longer. Research has found that eating very little protein can help even more, but this is …

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Just the Facts: Exercise for Life

WebExercise gives you energy. Think of your body as a rechargeable battery. Exercise recharges you! It helps control blood pres-sure, too. If you are diabetic, exercise can …

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Let's Talk About

Web“Let’s Talk About…Fistulas” wins awards. The Health Information Resource Center has announced that the Life Options video “Let’s Talk About…Dialysis Options” has been …

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Ask Your Question

Web1-800-468-7777 or email [email protected]. Ask Us is sponsord by Fresenius Kidney Care. When people are told they have chronic kidney disease (CKD), …

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How to Have a Good Life

WebHow to Have a Good Life. “ Things that I thought were important no longer matter to me. Money, cars, and things mean nothing. Now, I sit still and look at clouds. I …

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Help! I Need Dialysis!

WebAdditional Information. ISBN: 978-1-937886-00-4. Paperback: 202 pages. A life-long kidney patient educator and an internationally-known nephrologist explain how …

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Vascular Access for Hemodialysis

WebVascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access. An access is a way …

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Just the Facts: How to Talk to Your Healthcare Team

WebWrite your questions down so you can remember them. Ask your most importantquestion first. Repeat back the answers you hear so you can make sure you understand them. …

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S.H.A.R.E.—The Motivation Association

WebS.H.A.R.E.—The Motivation Association By Lisa O’Neill, RN, BSN, CNN. Staff at the Sun Health, Inc. Dialysis Unit recognize the importance of patient feedback in dialysis care.

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Renal rehabilitation in 2009—the future looks bright

WebRehabilitation Update 26 Nephrology News & Issues • March 2009 www.nephronline.com tion: Obstacles, progress, and prospects for the future. Am J Kid Dis. 2000; 35(4): Suppl …

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FOR THE DIALYSIS PATIENT A Prescribing Guide

WebPrescribing Exercise Intensity for Dialysis Patients. A common way to prescribe exercise intensity in healthy individuals is to recommend a target heart rate. Exercise heart rates …

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Arteriovenous Fistula

Webusing Your Fistula for Dialysis step 1: Hand washing The first step in using a fistula is for the staff person to wash his or her hands. The Occupational Safety and Health Admin-

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How understanding motivation can improve dialysis practices

WebThe Self-Determination Theory1,2is a theory of human motivation that differs from traditional behavioral theories, because it assumes that we are naturally motivated, or energized, to …

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