1. Community
  2. Genito-urinary/Kidney
  3. Kidney Failure and CKD

heamodialysis fistula

Posted , 3 users are following.

terry1710
terry1710

Hi giys and girls let me start by wishing everyone a happy new year. I have a consultation in a few weeks with the surgeon to find out if im suitable for a fistula . im 26yo with stage 5ckd 13% eGFR. Was just curious is any of the lovely people hear ha e experience of havi g a fistula put in and what its like living with it. Thanks in advance

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • trab14
    trab14 terry1710

    Posted

    A fistula connects an artery to a vein in the upper arm. As such, it diverts a considerble amount of blood from that arm and weakens it from a reduction in oxygen. I have one and I can't even support myself on that arm. Its very limiting and aggravating.
  • RhondaS
    RhondaS terry1710

    Posted

    Terry I don't have one ( I am only stage 3) and I am quite sure it's no fun BUT it is life saving.  So beyond the bother it is going to be well worth it.
  • warrenb
    warrenb terry1710

    Posted

    hey Terry, it might be a bit late, but i thought i'd chime in. i am 36 y.o. and have end stage kidney failure. i went for about five years doing p.d. it worked well for me, although there were a couple infections. then i got a doozy infection, and had to have the p.d. catheter removed. they put in a hemo cath, and then about 8 weeks ago i got a fistula in the lower bicep. it was a outpatent surgery, and all went well. they are breaking it in at the clinic now.since the surgery, and since everything has healed, i have full use of the arm.but i notice a lack of circulation. i'll be happy when they take the hemo cath out. hope that helps

     

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.