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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 24, 2023 | Replies (345)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "@fiesty76, ginger ale for a mild "attack," compazine for non-pg (thank heavens) upset."
@kamama94 - Like you I needed a nap after my dialysis treatment, but that was after a decent lunch. My food choices were pretty limited, and I was on a restricted diet that was provided and monitored by my dietician/nutritionist. I was also on the liver and kidney transplant list and had been flown to Mayo after acute kidney failure, ICU, and emergency dialysis, and several weeks of inpatient dialysis. I guess I was lucky in that I didn't have to think, just do what I was directed to do.
I usually enjoyed a good nap, and felt better afterwards. The day after dialysis was a good day for me.
My dialysis was 3 days a week, 3 1/2 hours (7AM -11:30AM - MWF)
As for ginger ale - it helped me, but I could only tolerate it if it was room temperature, and flat! Anything that works!
May the sun shine over you today, dear friend.
@kamama94, Knew about the ginger ale but not the compazine tips for nausea. Ahem, a guy I dated long ago suggested a bit of bourbon and coke to settle an upset stomach...it did seem to help the occasional upset. Alas, I later learned he imbibed too frequently of the spirits whether stomach problems or not....bye, bye! Smiles