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When do you know if it is time to start dialysis with CKD?

Caregivers | Last Active: Jul 8 11:24am | Replies (45)
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@jprust

Thank you, That was a very good summary. Hubby is already on a transplant list. He went through all the evaluations a year ago and does the monthly blood draws for that.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 29 1:51pm

@jprust As mentioned, I started my dialysis at 14% eGFR. Many people don't start dialysis until they are at 10% or below, or showing critical symptoms. There are studies that show if someone starts dialysis at a higher percentage of kidney function, their body may tolerate it better, because they are not so compromised physically.

Although it may not be what your husband wants to do, I would gently suggest he consider looking into dialysis now. Don't wait. For me, it made me feel better in a very short time!
Ginger

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