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Dialysis: What type of dialysis are you on?

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Feb 10 3:10pm | Replies (17)
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@xottawan

I had a long response written, but lost it when I had to take a phone call!

Short answer to your question: no. Probably hypertension--that was considered normal in the past (not so today) but now I'm on a low dose of hydrochlorothiazide and BP is normal. There has been no aggressive diagnostic effort, probably because of my advanced age.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Sep 8, 2022

@xottawan As we age, our native organs are busy aging, also! And, kidneys do a lot to keep us healthy. If we end up taking medications, that can contribute to a decline in function somewhat, also. Maintaining good blood pressure and health contributes to a longer life. The two top causes of chronic kidney disease are still considered to be uncontrolled high blood pressure, and diabetes.

I often recall my father, who passed at age 96, telling me his mind was as sharp as ever, but his body had started to get tired. He drove until he was 93 [although his depth perception was really wonky!], and he couldn't hear a thing. But yep, his mind was very sharp!
Ginger

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