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Solo Home Dialysis Options

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marj01201
marj01201

Hello,

i live alone. my creatinine is 3.2 with eGFR of 15. im 66 years old and not yet sure whether i would qualify fir a transplant. i have Type II diabetes well controlled (A1C 5.0 without medication of any sort).

i plan do do in home dialysis. (this is not commonly done in the United States at this point but is increasing on frequency.) i will need to do in home dialysis without a care partner.

i know that PD dialysis is likely an option fir me. But i have recently read about the NX Stage One HHD machine. it is supposed to provide an option for solo (or no care provider assistance) home hemodialysis.

have any of you tried this? if do, would you share your experiences? thoughts?

if you haven't tried this, what are your thoughts about solo HHD for someone without a care partner?

thanks,

Marj

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    Hi Marj!

    Long time I hope you are well, I cant answer your Q but have some good news.

    I was ckd 3b at 41% and on 1st Feb this year I started a low carb high fat diet, a bit like keto diet. I cut out sugar completely, in 2 months my egfr has gone up to 56%!!!

    My nephrologist is impressed! I just thought I would share as it may help you too!!.

    I use Stevia / Erythritol as a sugar substitute if I'm baking, I don't have it any other time, and I now use Almond flour as a flour substitute.

    I have to say my energy levels and well being have improved immensely.

    Just thought I'd share.

    Jane x

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