What's dialysis and when do I start?

Choosing a dialysis center

How do I get dialysis?

How will I feel on dialysis?

Work and travel on dialysis?

Lifestyle changes on dialysis

I want to know about my dialysis access

Support for people on dialysis and their loved ones

Going from dialysis to kidney transplant

How to choose a dialysis center

Whether you want to find a hemodialysis center because you just learned you have to start dialysis, or you just want to change the center you've been going to, the dialysis center checklist can help you make comparisons. By visiting a center and asking the right questions, you may be able to find the hemodialysis center that will keep you as healthy as possible, and make you happy.

How does my doctor know if dialysis is working?

You perform dialysis treatments regularly and follow the advice of your doctor and health care professionals to feel your best, but is there a way to know if dialysis is really working for you? In addition to asking you how you feel, there are several lab tests your doctor will perform to make sure you are receiving adequate dialysis.