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Hi @christinebarnett72 I started dialysis Sept 2022.
The biggest crisis to content with, as a peritoneal dialysis patient, is cloudy fluid in your drain bag. This can indicate an infection or peritonitis, which needs immediate remedies. Most patients live within a decent distance to get to an emergency department. I do not, so I keep injectable antibiotics here at home.
As to your question about being too late to change doctors, no, it is never too late. Be sure why you need/want the change, and be prepared to answer those questions. What are you experiencing that lead you to want to change doctors?
Ginger