Tag Archives: hemodialysis

Dialysis and Kidney-friendly Snacks

Posted on November 15, 2015 by DevonTexas

1/15/16 Update – I saw a post on FaceBook that offered a free sample (just pay shipping) from Vida-Fuel.  I would highly recommend you try these snacks! Go to their WebSite to see the offer Hey everyone!  Sorry for the … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Infection Control

Posted on June 18, 2015 by DevonTexas

Controlling infection is one thing we patients can control… well, as much as possible anyway.  It means washing your hands and your fistula or graft site with anti-bacterial soap and warm water.  It means keeping your access covered when you … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Bone Disease

Posted on June 6, 2015 by DevonTexas

From the DPC Education Center comes a conference call on Bone and Mineral Disease. Why is this important or relevant to dialysis patients?  Well, that pesky phosphorus (See Dialysis and Phosphorus Control) leaches calcium from your bones and replaces it with … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Treatment Options

Posted on May 24, 2015 by DevonTexas

Recently a fellow patient asked me what treatment options were available to dialysis patients.  I stuttered a bit and named the ones that came to mind: In-center dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Hemodialysis, and NxStage.  These may be correct but that’s about … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Patient Responsibilies

Posted on May 18, 2015 by DevonTexas

Each month a new educational topic is available for Texas ESRD patients. May’s topic is “Learn About Patient’s Responsibilities“. These materials can be located on the Network 14 website by CLICKING HERE.  It is also available in Spanish by CLICKING … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Emergencies

Posted on May 17, 2015 by DevonTexas

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) hosted a phone conference recently with Joan Thomas, the executive director of the Kidney Community Emergency Response Coalition (KCER).  This is especially important for patients within the Southeast, Tornado Alley, and the Gulf Coast areas.  Please take a … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Blog Talk Radio

Posted on April 28, 2015 by DevonTexas

Here are some interesting spoken blogs on BlogTalk Radio from Dialysis Advocates… This particular episode deals with How to Ask For What You Want as a dialysis patient.  John Rider, the guest speaker, has decades of experience in this matter. … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Football

Posted on April 16, 2015 by DevonTexas

Green Bay Packer’s Football Player Goes the Extra Yard to Live‏ The Renal Support Network has a new podcast that’s all about kidney issues.  I posted about it previously in “Dialysis and Kidney Talk” Today RSN has a great interview with … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and “Doc Fix”

Posted on April 15, 2015 by DevonTexas

Finally, after SEVENTEEN years, Congress has passed the “doc fix” bill to fill a hole they created in 1997. Read about it here…  From the DPC website, here’s the impact on dialysis patients based on the House version of the … Continue reading →

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Dialysis and Chicken

Posted on April 13, 2015 by DevonTexas

I came across this posting at Davita.com about some simple 5 ingredient, kidney-friendly, chicken recipes. If you are like me, finding simple, creative meal ideas is a full-time job! Take a look and let me know what you think in … Continue reading →

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