By Dr. Jenna Henderson For many dialysis patients maintaining their health is their main focus in life. Dialysis can be like a job. You get evaluated. You have to show up on time. There can be red tape to deal with. Then outside the clinic you have to manage your diet, manage your pills, address […]
Moving to Home Hemodialysis
Article published in The Hope, March 2020 The views expressed in this article are not The Hopes or its sponsor Kibow® Biotech, they are those of the author. This article is not intended to be viewed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider before starting to take any herbal supplements. My nephrologist […]
Keeping Your Fistula Running
For most dialysis patients, a fistula only lasts around 5 years. Fistulas can burst, collapse or become clotted. Then a new access site is created in the other forearm. That one lasts a few years and then one is placed in the upper arm on one side, then on the other side. Eventually, a fistula […]
Interview with Dr. Rich Snyder, author of What You Must Know about Dialysis: The Secrets to Surviving and Thriving on Dialysis
1. Many patients see dialysis as the end of their lives, what makes you feel so optimistic? Dialysis is the beginning of another journey, albeit a necessary one. It is not the end of one’s life. Yes, there are adjustments, there is a lot to learn, but I have seen people not only survive but […]
The Silver Lining of Dialysis
Every patient has their own experience with dialysis and for most of us we go through a lot of different emotions. But rather than filling up the time with distractions, we can actually take a moment for introspection and discover what’s really important to us in life.” Dialysis is a fact of life for many patients […]
A High-Protein Diet While On Dialysis
Is a High-protein Diet Right for You? Managing dietary protein is important for patients with chronic kidney disease. Knowing when and how to switch from a low-protein diet to a high-protein-diet is often misunderstood by new patients and healthcare practitioners alike. Many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) adopt a diet of moderate to low […]