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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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@mzacarias11368

I have CKD 5. My doctor doesn’t really tell me about options. My gfr is 9 and had anemia for a while. One day he said I need dialysis and then he said no dialysis. So confused…

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jun 26 10:01pm

Hello @mzacarias11368 and Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You know, some doctors find it hard to tell patients difficult news. But, the doctor may have stopped himself and realized he was being too up-front with the news. Is your doctor a nephrologist (kidney specialist)? What you may want to do is to follow the kidney and bladder support group. The discussion is really for Caretakers. But before you try to apologize, I’m glad you posted! Sometimes I just need to get out of my comfy chair! Here is the link to the Kidney and Bladder Support Group:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stage-3a-kidney-disease/. I’m sure they will be happy to answer all your questions!

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terry1976 | @terry1976 | Jun 27 9:11am

Is this a nephrologist MD? Can you get a 2nd opinion?

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