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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)Comment receiving replies
I hope so. His nephrologist is having him do blood tests once a month now. She called this morning an hour after his labs. His creatinine is now 5.4 and his egfr is 10. I could not hear the conversation, only long silences and then him saying he would wait another month to see what happens. He said that a few times.
Does anyone know what symptoms I should look for that means it is time for an emergency?
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@jprust Nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in mouth, can all be signs that there is a crisis. However, not everyone experiences all these symptoms. Last December when I had a crisis, the only indication was nausea. I thought it was my stepson's cooking being too rich for my liking!
A rapid decline in activity or interest in daily life goings-on, shift in focus or desire to engage. I really hope you or his nephrologist can convince him it is time to think about starting dialysis. It has been proven that the higher your eGFR is when you start, the better chances for a steady outcome. I started at 14%.
Ginger