Peritoneal dialysis, constantly throwing up and weight loss

Posted by biga282 @biga282, Jan 16 11:22am

My daughter is on Peritoneal dialysis and is constantly throwing up and can’t keep food down. She’s lost probably 40-45lbs and Dow to maybe 110lbs. Does anyone else have this issue or know the cause when on Peritoneal dialysis ? It’s driving me crazy. Her Nephrologist just changes the amount of liquid but this doesn’t seem to help. There’s only two in Billings.

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biga282 | @biga282 | Jan 19 3:45pm

Okay thanks so much. I’ll let her know.
Andy

Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jan 23 11:27am

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@biga282 Checking in, what is going on with your daughter? Is she still having the surgery this week?
Ginger

biga282 | @biga282 | Jan 23 12:01pm

Hi Ginger, Yes, surgery is next Monday the 27th. Pretty much the same symptoms. I have forwarded the information you gave me.
Thanks

trying2bhappy | @trying2bhappy | Mar 10 9:43am

Hi Andy,

I just found this discussion as my husband is having the same issue on PD dialysis. He only vomits at night during dialysis but is losing his appetite and losing weight. He also has very low energy and is getting depressed. He has a transplant that was rejected after 5 years. His original kidney failure was due to IGAn - I guess that's something he was born with. (He's 71 now) He takes Zofran which helps a little. I wonder if we should request a higher dosage of Zofran.

Same, here His nephrologist suggests changes in solutions but nothing has helped yet.

He was put off to get onto dialysis after his transplant failed until he was down to 6% kidney function. I had to be very vocal in order to finally get them to put the port in his chest. During that time he lost about 30lbs due to uremia. He's 5'9" and weighs 140lb.

I completely share your frustration!

Teresa

biga282 | @biga282 | Mar 10 10:30am

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WOW! This sounds all too familiar !! My daughter has the same things going on. I’m just beside myself trying to think of how I can help. She also takes Zofran to some extent and helps some with the nausea. She vomits on a regular basis throughout the day. Her nephrologist has suggested changes in her solution dialysis medication she uses with no effect. She sometimes retains solution that won’t come out and not sure why. The weight loss is really troublesome!! She might weigh over 100lbs and is your husband’s height. She also just went through a Thyroidectomy with lymph nodules removed?
I wish I could give you some positive feedback. I hope you have some success! 🙏🙏