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General dialysis
Introduce yourself! Tell your story, relate your feelings and chat with others.
Sub-Forums: My first day on dialysis , Keeping busy while on dialysis , About my transplant , Home dialysis , How my caregiver helps me , What helps me deal with kidney disease , Other experiences , New to kidney disease – how my doc told me
by Cassie
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Lifestyle (3 Viewing)
Talk about living life to the fullest with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis.
Sub-Forums: Diet / Nutrition , Exercise , Dining out—Dialysis-friendly restaurants , Travel—Dialysis-friendly trips , Other lifestyle topics
by Cassie
Today 07:27 PM Go to last post
449 3,507
Education (2 Viewing)
Share your resources and find out where others get info.
Sub-Forums: Best resources , Helpful books , Online support group , Other education topics , Recipe Exchange
07-01-2009 08:30 PM Go to last post
369 2,130
Inspiration (1 Viewing)
Share your thoughts and tips about what you do to enjoy a full, productive, joyful life including sexuality, working, maintaining your household finances and anything else.
Sub-Forums: Helping others cope , Who helps me deal with my kidney disease , Best advice I ever got , Best words of inspiration , Other inspiration
by Gustine
06-28-2009 06:48 AM Go to last post
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Caregiver Support (1 Viewing)
There’s a saying that, “It’s easier to be the patient.” Caregivers have a special role and a unique set of needs in caring for their loved one. Help others and learn from them by sharing experiences.
Sub-Forums: What I do for my care receiver , Start a support group , How I help myself , Other caregiver support
by jimp
Today 06:19 AM Go to last post
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Home dialysis
If you need more freedom and control in your life, dialyzing at home can help. Share your experiences with other home dialysis patients and caregivers.
Yesterday 07:34 PM Go to last post
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Support forum for caregivers of home dialysis patients.
Today 05:59 AM Go to last post
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Nocturnal dialysis (in-center)
In-center nocturnal dialysis turns nonproductive sleep time into hemodialysis treatment time. Talk to others about your experiences.
by Meggie
Today 10:58 AM Go to last post
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Tell us what features and enhancements you want.
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