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Can I get off Dialysis-Fix the Kidneys?

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OhioDave - 06 Jul 2008 21:23 GMT
Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
stay on dialysis the rest  of my life. What i have researched so far
seems counter productive to natural healing and alternative medicine.
The diet says no herbs, vitamins or mineral, that could worsen the
condition. I have seen many people cured with natural medicine over
the years, and feel like I am in a corner, er, a very expensive corner
at that!
Are their any books, organizations, groups, that maybe can help me get
off Dialysis that you may know about? My brother, a physician said the
key word here is 'glomerulosclerosis', part of the kidney that 'dies'
and can't be rejuvanated. Some natural health people said it could be
restored, he says they are crazy. The kidney doctor also doesn't want
me taking any herbal, natural products. Thank you if you can help me
with this very important information. I would also be interested in
any financial aid information to pay for the dialysis/treatments.
Thank you again!

Dave
D. C. Sessions - 06 Jul 2008 21:34 GMT
> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
> stay on dialysis the rest  of my life. What i have researched so far
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> with this very important information. I would also be interested in
> any financial aid information to pay for the dialysis/treatments.

Promises are cheap.  Make sure that you get a bond from anyone
who talks you into going off of dialysis; that at least will
take care of your dependents.

| "Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against |
|  unintelligible propositions. Ideas must be distinct   |
|  before reason can act on them" -- Thomas Jefferson    |
+-------- D. C. Sessions <dcs@lumbercartel.com> ---------+
t - 06 Jul 2008 22:46 GMT
> In message
> <23af14a2-7df6-43d5-b100-1f8e0c6ab673@d1g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
> who talks you into going off of dialysis; that at least will
> take care of your dependents.

What ever you do, don't listen to anyone like "DC". Good luck in your
search.
vernono - 07 Jul 2008 00:04 GMT
> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
> stay on dialysis the rest  of my life. What i have researched so far
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> Dave

Weak kidneys DO have a problem with the things you list, because your
kidneys are weak.  I have never heard of a substitute for dialysis.

In my particular case I was told that my kidneys were failing and I would
soon be on dialysis.  I had been taking diuretics too strong for too long.
I could not get off the diuretics.
Anyway:::::
I started taking a mixture of "pure" Cranberry juice, Black Cherry juice and
Blueberry juice twice a day, totaling 8oz.  I didn't feel like eating a half
cup of each twice a day.  I also took 1000 mg of turmeric a day and 10 grams
of d-ribose twice a day.  It wasn't long, about 90 days, and the test showed
that my kidneys and incidentally my liver was normal, if not better than the
average.

Now that is NOT a substitute for dialysis.  It is getting the kidneys
healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once total kidney
failure takes place, that's it.
vernono - 07 Jul 2008 00:11 GMT
P.S..
Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
condition.

AND re: the kidney Doctor AKA fool:
Eliminating all herbal and natural products means starving.  That does
terminate any disease.

>> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
>> stay on dialysis the rest  of my life. What i have researched so far
[quoted text clipped - 32 lines]
> healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once total kidney
> failure takes place, that's it.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 07 Jul 2008 00:51 GMT
> P.S..
> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
> condition.
>
> AND re: the kidney Doctor AKA fool:
> Eliminating all herbal and natural products means starving.

a/if his bro is a doctor..and the bro is on dialysis....the doctor bro is
correct (once dialysis is needed..the person is in end stage renal
disease....so actually does not particularlly matter what "condition" got
him there

b/the "kidney doctor aka fool...etc"....what a ridiculous statement YOU
make...the aka fool of a kidney doctor simply is warning about "substances"
such as potassium...that without kidney function..can build up to dangerous
often fatal levels in just a few days

c/the dialysis patient is indeed on a limited diet...

 That does
> terminate any disease.
>
[quoted text clipped - 34 lines]
>> healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once total kidney
>> failure takes place, that's it.
vernono - 07 Jul 2008 01:27 GMT
>> P.S..
>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> c/the dialysis patient is indeed on a limited diet...

Specifics, specifics, specifics.
Almost NEVER given by doctors.
The statement was herbs and natural.

Yes, excess potassium, sodium, are bad.  Excess often meaning even less than
half of what is normally consumed, BUT, potassium is a necessary mineral.
It's one of those things that requires testing every two weeks for people
like that.

NO INDICATION was given of kidney failure, only that dialysis was required.

A real Doctor would give suggestions of what TO eat as well as SPECIFICS on
what to avoid.

>  That does
>> terminate any disease.
[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>> healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once total
>>> kidney failure takes place, that's it.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 07 Jul 2008 06:15 GMT
>>> P.S..
>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 18 lines]
> Almost NEVER given by doctors.
> The statement was herbs and natural.

the oNLY specific needed was that the OP was already on dialysis...

one is not placed on dialysis until end stage kidney failure has occurred

again...look it up...you obviously know nothing about kidney failure and
dialysis

> Yes, excess potassium, sodium, are bad.  Excess often meaning even less
> than half of what is normally consumed, BUT, potassium is a necessary
> mineral. It's one of those things that requires testing every two weeks
> for people like that.

again..sure the above minerals are not bad...potassium however MUST have
normal kidney function or dangerously high levels can occur...and in a very
short time

testing someone in the above situation every two weeks would guarantee his
demise

> NO INDICATION was given of kidney failure, only that dialysis was
> required.

sorry....but dialysis is ONLYL required if kidney failure has occurred

you may want to look it up

> A real Doctor would give suggestions of what TO eat as well as SPECIFICS
> on what to avoid.

yes..this is true

patients placed on dialysis always are given nutritional guidance by a
dietician...as well as the nursing staff in the dialysis unit

I am sure he had been given specifics

>>  That does
>>> terminate any disease.
[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>>> healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once total
>>>> kidney failure takes place, that's it.
t - 07 Jul 2008 15:18 GMT
AND........................... "doctors" NEVER make bad judgments and do
anything wrong or too soon. Hawki, you need to find a real god to worship,
and quit being on your knees for the "doctor" to use.
vernono - 07 Jul 2008 17:54 GMT
>>>> P.S..
>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 25 lines]
> again...look it up...you obviously know nothing about kidney failure and
> dialysis

Yes, do that.
Define failure DUUHHHH
They use the term failure because "insufficiency" would confuse you.

>> Yes, excess potassium, sodium, are bad.  Excess often meaning even less
>> than half of what is normally consumed, BUT, potassium is a necessary
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> normal kidney function or dangerously high levels can occur...and in a
> very short time

Gee, who brought up potassium to start with (just to appear intelligent)??

> testing someone in the above situation every two weeks would guarantee his
> demise

A blood test guarantee demise.
What a fool.

>> NO INDICATION was given of kidney failure, only that dialysis was
>> required.
>
> sorry....but dialysis is ONLYL required if kidney failure has occurred

AGAIN, you don't even know what "failure" means or implies.

> you may want to look it up
>
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> patients placed on dialysis always are given nutritional guidance by a
> dietician...as well as the nursing staff in the dialysis unit

Dietician?  ha ha ha ha ha ha
Out of hundreds I have yet to meet one that has a clue other than what the
local media puts out.

> I am sure he had been given specifics
>
[quoted text clipped - 40 lines]
>>>>> healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once total
>>>>> kidney failure takes place, that's it.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 07 Jul 2008 19:16 GMT
>>>>> P.S..
>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 29 lines]
> Define failure DUUHHHH
> They use the term failure because "insufficiency" would confuse you.

sorry ditso...renal insufficiency is the period BEFORE dialysis is
needed...failure is the time when without "renal replacement therapy..ie
dialysis or transplant"...one cannot survive (again look it up...renal
insufficieny vs renal failure)

>>> Yes, excess potassium, sodium, are bad.  Excess often meaning even less
>>> than half of what is normally consumed, BUT, potassium is a necessary
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> Gee, who brought up potassium to start with (just to appear intelligent)??

I did....when folks such as you gave the op advice that could have cost him
his life...

potassium must be kept in a narrow range of 3.5-5.5

not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only survive a
week or so...

not trying to appear intelligent for the sake of appearing
intelligent...them's the facts

>> testing someone in the above situation every two weeks would guarantee
>> his demise
>
> A blood test guarantee demise.
> What a fool.

a blood test ONLY every two weeks if one is in renal failure would indeed
guarantee death...look it up

>>> NO INDICATION was given of kidney failure, only that dialysis was
>>> required.
>>
>> sorry....but dialysis is ONLYL required if kidney failure has occurred
>
> AGAIN, you don't even know what "failure" means or implies.

oh yes I do....worked it..studied it..taught it in a college setting...YOUR
qualifications again??

failure is not insufficiency...

>> you may want to look it up
>>
[quoted text clipped - 58 lines]
>>>>>> healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once total
>>>>>> kidney failure takes place, that's it.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 07 Jul 2008 20:11 GMT
ps

perhaps you should go back to contributing to groups such as "one life to
live"...

maybe that's where you got all your screwed up info

or maybe you are just ignorant

"end stage renal failure: as chronic renal insufficiency continues and
progress, the person may eventually reach the point where it is considered
to be end stage renal FAILURE (and renal replacement therapy..ie dialysis or
transplant...is necessary to sustain life" (source National Kidney
Foundation)

>>>>>> P.S..
>>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 145 lines]
>>>>>>> kidneys healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once
>>>>>>> total kidney failure takes place, that's it.
vernono - 07 Jul 2008 21:39 GMT
>>>>>> P.S..
>>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 79 lines]
>
> failure is not insufficiency...

DUUHHH, I didn't say it was.  ALL you know is when you are instructed to
give dialysis.
Dialysis is given when the kidneys cannot keep up.  There are various
levels. TOTAL failure means all are alike.

I've met a lot of dumb Doctors and nurses who have degrees.
I have seen people KILLED from that ignorance by "educated" Doctors and
nurses.

In my particular case, they were contemplating dialysis once a month,  BUT
my kidneys turned around and are now better than average.  OF COURSE you
know what to recomend in the way of diet and habits to stop or reverse
kidneys headed for total failure.
I later had teams of Doctors visiting me in a hospital with the leaders
explaining "This is what happens when a patient actually follows directions
including supplements."  I was there for a three day check up.

Oh, Yes, look up supplements.  That isn't vitamins or minerals such as
potassium.
It is ensuring more than average antioxidants and phytonutrients.  You,
obviously wouldn't know anything about that if your life depended on it.

BTW
The foods, diet and supplements I went on were a result of MY knowledge and
confirming it with the specialists.

>>> you may want to look it up
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 61 lines]
>>>>>>> kidneys healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course, once
>>>>>>> total kidney failure takes place, that's it.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 07 Jul 2008 22:17 GMT
>>>>>>> P.S..
>>>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 70 lines]
>>>>> NO INDICATION was given of kidney failure, only that dialysis was
>>>>> required.

my last argument to you....dialysis is required for two reasons...in acute
failure...ie trauma etc....dialysis can be short term...

or permanently unless a transplant becomes available

>>>> sorry....but dialysis is ONLYL required if kidney failure has occurred
>>>
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> Dialysis is given when the kidneys cannot keep up.  There are various
> levels. TOTAL failure means all are alike.

sorry bozo...but dialysis ...esrd..is required when the GFR (look it
up)....hits about 20 or so...except in cases such as "acute" injury to the
kidneys...(which can be reversed...usually after a period of
intense..usually daily dialysis)

I keep referring you to ESRD...ie...total failure DOES mean all are
alike(no..not etiology..but necessary course of action)

and btw...i am "not instructed to give dialysis"...by the time patients
reach the dialysis unit...they have undergone numerous tests..often being
followed for years....

ever hear of GFR?? creatinine clearance?? didn't think so

> I've met a lot of dumb Doctors and nurses who have degrees.
> I have seen people KILLED from that ignorance by "educated" Doctors and
> nurses.

well...the op was asking legitimate questions...had been given good
advice..until the likes of you started spouting off

> In my particular case, they were contemplating dialysis once a month,  BUT
> my kidneys turned around and are now better than average.  OF COURSE you
> know what to recomend in the way of diet and habits to stop or reverse
> kidneys headed for total failure.

firstly...dialysis once a month?? perhaps to remove excess fluid...but not
toxins

you apparently had ACUTE renal failure...which can be reversed

> I later had teams of Doctors visiting me in a hospital with the leaders
> explaining "This is what happens when a patient actually follows
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> It is ensuring more than average antioxidants and phytonutrients.  You,
> obviously wouldn't know anything about that if your life depended on it.

sure I do...but my background...18 years..in treating ESRD...has allowed me
to watch wayyyy too many folks following advice like yours...

> BTW
> The foods, diet and supplements I went on were a result of MY knowledge
> and confirming it with the specialists.

you have NO knowledge...hmmm....didn't/don't you SELL the supplements??

>>>> you may want to look it up
>>>>
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>>> Out of hundreds I have yet to meet one that has a clue other than what
>>> the local media puts out.

too bad...we had dieticians in the renal center who specialized in the renal
patient...

>>>> I am sure he had been given specifics
>>>>
[quoted text clipped - 50 lines]
>>>>>>>> kidneys healthy enough to where they don't need it.  Of course,
>>>>>>>> once total kidney failure takes place, that's it.
D. C. Sessions - 08 Jul 2008 05:21 GMT
> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only survive a
> week or so...

Low potassium is utterly miserable before it becomes life
threatening -- you just get the most wretched muscle cramps
that don't quit.

High potassium?  Cardiogenic shock, good night, thanks
for playing.

| "Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against |
|  unintelligible propositions. Ideas must be distinct   |
|  before reason can act on them" -- Thomas Jefferson    |
+-------- D. C. Sessions <dcs@lumbercartel.com> ---------+
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 08 Jul 2008 05:50 GMT
>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only survive
>> a
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> High potassium?  Cardiogenic shock, good night, thanks
> for playing.

too bad the know nothings here don't understand the difference,,,huh??

they would be slurping up the supplements ...

> | "Ridicule is the only weapon which can be used against |
> |  unintelligible propositions. Ideas must be distinct   |
> |  before reason can act on them" -- Thomas Jefferson    |
> +-------- D. C. Sessions <dcs@lumbercartel.com> ---------+
Peter Bowditch - 08 Jul 2008 06:10 GMT
>>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only survive
>>> a
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>
>they would be slurping up the supplements ...

But I thought that Vernon had had dialysis and was now cured and
didn't needed any more.

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Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 08 Jul 2008 08:20 GMT
>>>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only
>>>> survive
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> But I thought that Vernon had had dialysis and was now cured and
> didn't needed any more.

reread the thread...that is not the story
t - 08 Jul 2008 14:46 GMT
>>>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only
>>>> survive
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> But I thought that Vernon had had dialysis and was now cured and
> didn't needed any more.

Ah!!! PeePee Blow!
vernono - 08 Jul 2008 19:24 GMT
>>>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only
>>>> survive
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> But I thought that Vernon had had dialysis and was now cured and
> didn't needed any more.

No, but they said maybe next week or two.  "Let's wait"  Everything was
going to hell in a handbasket.  A couple Doctors (cardiologists) made some
dietary suggestions and were pleasantly surprised at the results of their
own suggestions.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 08 Jul 2008 19:29 GMT
>>>>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only
>>>>> survive
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
> dietary suggestions and were pleasantly surprised at the results of their
> own suggestions.

obviously you were not in end stage

renal malfunctions are common...and most often reversible

in case you forgot...the OP was already on dialysis...huge difference

not that I expect you to know the difference (likely you were fluid
overloaded)
Peter Bowditch - 08 Jul 2008 23:55 GMT
>>>>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only
>>>>> survive
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>dietary suggestions and were pleasantly surprised at the results of their
>own suggestions.

That's good to hear. Sorry about the confusion, but I've run out of
gingko.

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t - 08 Jul 2008 14:44 GMT
>>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only survive
>>> a
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>
> they would be slurping up the supplements ...

Shut your old wornout face please. Thank you
vernono - 08 Jul 2008 19:19 GMT
>> not doing so...ie in untreated renal failure...a person can only survive
>> a
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> threatening -- you just get the most wretched muscle cramps
> that don't quit.

Yep, been there after diuretics.  It can't be overstated, wow.

> High potassium?  Cardiogenic shock, good night, thanks
> for playing.
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> |  before reason can act on them" -- Thomas Jefferson    |
> +-------- D. C. Sessions <dcs@lumbercartel.com> ---------+
t - 07 Jul 2008 15:13 GMT
>>> P.S..
>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 29 lines]
> A real Doctor would give suggestions of what TO eat as well as SPECIFICS
> on what to avoid.

Not to worry. Hawki is NOT a doctor, real or otherwise, And will never be a
doctor. Hawki changed bedpans for a few years. So remember to take anything
Hawki says with a grain, make that a bucket, of salt.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 07 Jul 2008 17:22 GMT
>>>> P.S..
>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 33 lines]
> a doctor. Hawki changed bedpans for a few years. So remember to take
> anything Hawki says with a grain, make that a bucket, of salt.

wrong...Hawki is a nurse practitioner,,with a master's degree...in case you
do not know it..nps can practice independently..see
patients..diagnose..treat..write scripts..I have a DEA number....

been a lonnnng time since I emptied bedpans (not that I do not totally
respect the bedside nurse)

my experience with dialysis and kidney failure is extensive...18 years just
in that field

it is veryyyy dangerous for some of you to be commenting to this poster that
his "doc is a fool" etc..and that he likely only needs his potassium checked
every two weeks

what you all fail to grasp is that dialysis is oNLY begun when the kidneys
have failed...once on dialysis..the only way off is a transplant

people are NOT placed on dialysis without a diagnosis of ESRD (end stage
renal disease)...this guy's doc brother is giving him true info

the rest of you need to read up on the subject...you could possibly be
giving "advice" that could cost this guy his life
vernono - 07 Jul 2008 18:03 GMT
>>>>> P.S..
>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 37 lines]
> you do not know it..nps can practice independently..see
> patients..diagnose..treat..write scripts..I have a DEA number....

Note, nurse practioner, NOT Nurse, Not Physician assistant.

> been a lonnnng time since I emptied bedpans (not that I do not totally
> respect the bedside nurse)
>
> my experience with dialysis and kidney failure is extensive...18 years
> just in that field

You have knowledge in conecting and from what you state here (NO) knowledge
of the mechanics of kidneys or the OTHER things that MUST be done to
compensate for kidney malfunction.  Dialysis is a cleansing and takes care
of less than one half the total problem.

> it is veryyyy dangerous for some of you to be commenting to this poster
> that his "doc is a fool" etc..and that he likely only needs his potassium
> checked every two weeks

So the dullard nurse thinks that someone sai "ONLY" to check potassium.

> what you all fail to grasp is that dialysis is oNLY begun when the kidneys
> have failed...once on dialysis..the only way off is a transplant
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> the rest of you need to read up on the subject...you could possibly be
> giving "advice" that could cost this guy his life

You need to shut up along with many "fool" doctors.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 07 Jul 2008 19:10 GMT
>>>>>> P.S..
>>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 39 lines]
>
> Note, nurse practioner, NOT Nurse, Not Physician assistant.

uhhh...a nurse practitioner (learn to spell it) is a nurse...with an
advanced degree...

a "nurse" without advanced education...tho surely they are great ....do NOT
see patients on their own...order tests..diagnose..write scripts...etc...nps
do

a physician's assistant (again learn the correct spelling) is pretty
equivalent to an np...tho most are not nurses to start with (a few
are)...the difference being...nps are licensed and regulated by state boards
of nursing...pas are licensed and regulated by the state boards of
medicine(thus are never able to practice independently)....

tho I also have great respect for pas...and have worked alongside them

>> been a lonnnng time since I emptied bedpans (not that I do not totally
>> respect the bedside nurse)
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> done to compensate for kidney malfunction.  Dialysis is a cleansing and
> takes care of less than one half the total problem.

actually you are partially right on this one...dialysis does NOT cure the
underlying cause of renal failure(ie diabetes. hypertension
etc).....transplantation is better ,,,but a shortage of organs make
transplant a waiting game..and btw...the diabetes etc still exists..and must
be treated

>> it is veryyyy dangerous for some of you to be commenting to this poster
>> that his "doc is a fool" etc..and that he likely only needs his potassium
>> checked every two weeks
>
> So the dullard nurse thinks that someone sai "ONLY" to check potassium.

uhhh...once the kidneys have failed to the point where dialysis is begun and
started...checking K+ every two weeks is useless...

>> what you all fail to grasp is that dialysis is oNLY begun when the
>> kidneys have failed...once on dialysis..the only way off is a transplant
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>
> You need to shut up along with many "fool" doctors.

sorry..but my knowledge of this field makes it my "job" as a healthcare
educator..to protect folks from jerks like you...

the op stated he was already on dialysis...that is the issue here...all of
your mumbo jumbo will not reverse his end state renal disease (again...look
it up)
t - 07 Jul 2008 23:46 GMT
<Hawki63@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message

> sorry..but my knowledge of this field makes it my "job" as a healthcare
> educator..BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! EDUCATOR!!!???? BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
vernono - 08 Jul 2008 00:19 GMT
> <Hawki63@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>
>> sorry..but my knowledge of this field makes it my "job" as a healthcare
>> educator..BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! EDUCATOR!!!????
>> BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

:>)  :>)
t - 07 Jul 2008 23:43 GMT
>>>>> P.S..
>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 56 lines]
> the rest of you need to read up on the subject...you could possibly be
> giving "advice" that could cost this guy his life

Hawki, I have NOT given the dude advice, other than to ignore fear mongers
such as yourself. I do not have an answer to the questions he posed. You do
not have those answers either. Yes I know about your history, and a few
others with the same "credentials". Dismal failures every one. Could not
make it in medical school, and so use the back door to get some paper that
allows you to harm people legally. Glad to hear that you are no longer
"helping" people.
I think the guy should be encouraged to research everything he can. He might
find the info he seeks. Just because you do not know of it in your puffed up
paper ego do not know, means nothing. You have been brainwashed to think in
a very narrow way. Poor thing.
vernono - 08 Jul 2008 00:29 GMT
>>>>>> P.S..
>>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 67 lines]
> not know of it in your puffed up paper ego do not know, means nothing. You
> have been brainwashed to think in a very narrow way. Poor thing.

Correct:
If you personally have a problem, dig, dig dig.

Most of the time the practitioner is about the next office visit, brother or
not.

There may not be a cure for many problems, but there are always ways to
improve the overall system and live better.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 08 Jul 2008 01:58 GMT
>>>>>> P.S..
>>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 60 lines]
> such as yourself. I do not have an answer to the questions he posed. You
> do not have those answers either.

yes actually I do...read his subject line "can I get off dialyis ...fix the
kidneys"

no...once one is ON dialysis ...the only fix is a transplant

Yes I know about your history, and a few
> others with the same "credentials". Dismal failures every one. Could not
> make it in medical school, and so use the back door to get some paper that
> allows you to harm people legally. Glad to hear that you are no longer
> "helping" people.

this is really funny....I never ever ascribed to medical school...I am a
nurse thru and thru....

I obtained my np to advance my practice that started with nursing....

and I never failed at it either

> I think the guy should be encouraged to research everything he can. He
> might find the info he seeks. Just because you do not know of it in your
> puffed up paper ego do not know, means nothing. You have been brainwashed
> to think in a very narrow way. Poor thing.

again..and lastly...he is already ON dialysis!!!  what don't you folks
understand about that?? His kidneys have failed...his only "off dialysis" is
to get a transplant

perhaps you..or Vernono could donate one of yours

bettter still....donate them both
t - 08 Jul 2008 03:15 GMT
>>>>>>> P.S..
>>>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 87 lines]
> understand about that?? His kidneys have failed...his only "off dialysis"
> is to get a transplant

In your limited opinion only. One very real possibility is that he did not
need to go on just yet. Oh!! But that would mean that someone in the lab or
the "doctor" was too soon to put him on. But "doctors" and lab techs NEVER
make mistakes. So called "modern" medicine is the be all end all opinion ,
right? Why, they have the answer to everything, right? None of the drugs or
procedures have ever done any harm to anyone, right Hawki? You have a
problem with him doing some research beyond your opinion? You think your
fear mongering is going to help him in his search? He is on the dialysis
now, and looking for other options. He has experince with the likes of you
and your brand of "medicine" He wants better quality. And you have a problem
with that? Idiot.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 08 Jul 2008 05:48 GMT
>>>>>>>> P.S..
>>>>>>>> Your brother is wrong unless he is SPECIFICALLY talking about YOUR
[quoted text clipped - 91 lines]
> In your limited opinion only. One very real possibility is that he did not
> need to go on just yet.

OK...let's review the details

dialysis is ONLY for ESRD...end stage...

in allllll my years in dialysis I NEVER had or knew of a patient placed on
this therapy too SOON

dialysis is not a therapy that requires all kinds of pre
interventions..ie..placing an avenue for blood access....etc

one does NOT merely walk into a docs office and walk out on dialysis

ask anyone who is on this therapy...most knew for a long time..often
years...that dialysis was on the horizion

decision is NOT based upon ONE blood test....

Oh!! But that would mean that someone in the lab or
> the "doctor" was too soon to put him on. But "doctors" and lab techs NEVER
> make mistakes. So called "modern" medicine is the be all end all opinion ,
> right? Why, they have the answer to everything, right? None of the drugs
> or procedures have ever done any harm to anyone, right Hawki? You have a
> problem with him doing some research beyond your opinion?

holey moley...cannot you read?? this is NOT my "end all opinion"...but based
upon 18 years of dealing with this disease...talk about "research??"...do
reading 10 journals a month...going to conferences several times a year for
18 years count??

you...as well as many others here...are living in a dangerous world
...called denial...

don't call when you need advice on kidney failure

OK....

You think your
> fear mongering is going to help him in his search? He is on the dialysis
> now, and looking for other options. He has experince with the likes of you
> and your brand of "medicine" He wants better quality. And you have a
> problem with that? Idiot.
t - 08 Jul 2008 14:43 GMT
<Hawki63@sbcglobal.net>  The Queen of "I know everything about it that can
ever be known" She of the Giant Ego. She who will always be the ONLY valid
voice of Kidney Malfunction. She who needs to sit down now and shut her
industrial grade mouth. She who needs to let other people with different
ideas about it speak. But I bet that she will not be so inclined.
Jan Drew - 08 Jul 2008 03:46 GMT
> perhaps you..or Vernono could donate one of yours
>
> bettter still....donate them both

Well, now.  What a nice nurse..........................
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 07 Jul 2008 00:12 GMT
> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
> stay on dialysis the rest  of my life. What i have researched so far
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Are their any books, organizations, groups, that maybe can help me get
> off Dialysis that you may know about?

listen to your brother...he is giving you wise information....

once your kidneys have failed to the point of needing dialysis..no
alternative or "natural" healing methods can heal you..and your docs are
correct in warning you that some "herbs etc" could make you very very
sick..in fact..be fatal (your kidneys are needed to remove excess fluids,
and things such as potassium)

My brother, a physician said the
> key word here is 'glomerulosclerosis', part of the kidney that 'dies'
> and can't be rejuvanated. Some natural health people said it could be
> restored, he says they are crazy.

your brother is correct..the natural health folks are not...kidneys are not
like your liver,,which can in fact restore its function....

The kidney doctor also doesn't want
> me taking any herbal, natural products. Thank you if you can help me
> with this very important information. I would also be interested in
> any financial aid information to pay for the dialysis/treatments.

if you are in the us...dialysis patients are covered under a special section
of Medicare..regardless of age...kidney disease is officially called End
Stage Renal Disease or ESRD...you can google this for more info

if you are NOT in the us..sorry..have no help to offer you

there is also kidney transplantation....you may want to ask your doc about
that

from a nurse with 18 years experience in dialysis

good luck

> Thank you again!
>
> Dave
Jan Drew - 08 Jul 2008 03:53 GMT
Hi Dave,

So sorry to hear this.
You should understand there are some here who like to brag, fuss, fight, and
call names.
The Hawk is one.  She is not God and cannot predict what is going to happen.
She is mostly here to ridicule and brag on herself.

Good luck, Dave and God Bless.
Will be praying for you.

Sincerely,
Jan Drew
ironjustice - 08 Jul 2008 15:40 GMT
On Jul 6, 1:23 pm, OhioDave <ohiod...@neo.rr.com> wrote:he says they
are crazy<<

<<snip>>
These data show that the iron chelator treated the kidney diseases.
<<snip>>

Iron Chelator Treatment of Patients with Kidney Disease

Patients with kidney disease who had abnormally high urinary protein
were treated with the iron chelator deferiprone (1,2-dimethyl-3-
hydroxypyrid-4-one) (L1). Deferiprone was synthesized as previously
described capsule (Kontoghiorghes A. J., etal., Inorganica Chimica
Acta 136:L11 L12 (1987), the teachings of which are hereby
incorporated by reference in it entirety) and formulated into
capsules
containing 500 mg of deferiprone per capsule.

Urinary protein and serum creatinine was measured as described above
before the administration of deferiprone. Patients were treated by
oral ingestion of deferiprone in a range between about 30 mg and
about
75 mg deferiprone per kilogram bodyweight per day 3 times a day.
Urinary protein and serum creatinine was obtained 2 6 months after
the
administration of the iron chelator. As shown in Table 3, treatment
with the iron chelator significantly decreased the amount of total
urinary proteinand serum creatinine in patients with kidney disease.
Total urinary protein and serum creatinine measured before (e.g.,
pretreatment) and after the administration of deferiprone were
compared using a paired t-test and p-value of <0.05 was
consideredsignificant.

These data show that the iron chelator treated the kidney diseases.
Therefore, it is believed that the effect of catalytic iron can be
significantly reduced or prevented from acting directly or indirectly
on the kidney to injure the kidney,thereby causing kidney disease,
which if left untreated (no iron chelator) would result in an
increase
in total urinary protein content and serum creatinine.

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> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
> stay on dialysis the rest  of my life. What i have researched so far
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> Dave
Smitty - 09 Jul 2008 06:17 GMT
> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
> stay on dialysis the rest  of my life.
> Dave

Dave:
You might look here =

http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=630

Smitty
vernono - 09 Jul 2008 20:25 GMT
> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
> stay on dialysis the rest of my life.
> Dave

Dave:
You might look here =

http://curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=630

Smitty

Great reference.  I'm not vouching for it but it has a lot of great first
hand examples.
It does provide hope.  More than one doctor will state that all healing
starts with hope.

But you better ask a nurse who knows only how to stick people.
Hawki63@sbcglobal.net - 09 Jul 2008 21:38 GMT
>> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
>> stay on dialysis the rest of my life.
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
>
> But you better ask a nurse who knows only how to stick people.

interesting site..if one believes in the Hulda Clark's of the world...

this "nurse" knows so much more than how to stick people that Vernon is
terribly jealous

smitty...

better yet...your nephrologist is the key to info for you

and good luck
ironjustice - 09 Jul 2008 15:01 GMT
On Jul 6, 1:23 pm, OhioDave <ohiod...@neo.rr.com> wrote:can't be
rejuvenated <<

"Doppler tests confirm that chronic kidney disease can be reversed"

An Effective Treatment Alternative for Cancer, Osteoporosis & Kidney
Disease: GEMM Therapy Unveiled

BOSTON (Business Wire EON) October 1, 2007 -- GEMM Therapy has been
successfully used in Europe to treat patients suffering from cancer,
osteoporosis and chronic kidney disease who did not respond to
conventional treatments. Healthia SA will be presenting this
groundbraking technology at Medtech Insight's In3 East Medical
Technology Conference in Boston on October 4, 2007.

Secrets of Molecular Communication

We have been extensively utilizing radio waves in all kinds of
communications such as cell phones, radio, television and wi-fi.
However medical community acts as if nature was not wise enough to
benefit from this sophisticated form of communication to harmonize
thousands of interactions taking place among billions of molecules at
any given time in a living cell.
"Most of the current theories on cellular communication are
inadequate
to explain the actual mechanisms. At the cellular level molecules
primarily communicate via radio waves which is the universal language
of the nature. Through signal transduction they convert these signals
to regulate a wide range of chemical reactions. By externally
applying
comparable radio waves, it is possible to intervene with the targeted
chemical reactions to obtain the desired outcomes." says Dr. Seckiner
Gorgun, M.D. who is the inventor of GEMM. "We have been extensively
utilizing radio waves in all kinds of communications such as cell
phones, radio, television and wi-fi. However medical community acts
as
if nature was not wise enough to benefit from this sophisticated form
of communication to harmonize thousands of interactions taking place
among billions of molecules at any given time in a living cell."

"There is a very complex and delicate yet mostly unknown
communication
mechanism exist inside the cells where the relevant information are
coded on the electrostatic fields of certain molecules such as
proteins, glycoproteins and ions just like information is coded on
the
magnetic fields of credit cards or keycards. Properly coded messenger
molecules interact with their target molecules functioning as
decoders
to initiate specific reactions. Additionally sensory molecules
behaving as antennas can also communicate remotely via radio waves to
exchange information. Their unique three dimensional structures
differentiates their antenna properties for transmitting or
responding
to different resonant frequencies. But when mutations or free
radicals
damage the structure of these molecules, their miscommunication may
eventually lead to various diseases. Fortunately we can intervene and
correct those malfunctioning processes by remotely sending special
radio waves with GEMM Device where their frequency, amplitude,
modulation and power is determined according to certain parameters."
says Dr Gorgun.

Alternative Cancer Treatment with GEMM

Glycoprotein sensors at the mitochondria regulate the energy
production rate of a cell. A damage to their structure will make them
ultrasensitive and instead of responding only to selective messages
send from the nucleus, they begin to respond to any kind of messages
they obtain from the environment to continuously trigger energy
production. This excess energy accumulation forces the cell to enter
into a premature, uncontrolled cell division and is the critical
point
that will finally lead to cancer.

GEMM Device transmits radio waves with the corresponding parameters
to
block both the glycolysis reactions and the activity of the damaged
glycoprotein sensors in order to prevent energy production in the
cancer cells. This will quickly kill the cancer cells whereas the
healthy cells without damaged glycoproteins are not affected. In many
terminal cancer patients treated with GEMM Therapy, a significant
shrinkage of the tumors even during the very first sessions were
observed. Improved quality of life, symptomatic relief, extended
survival time or lasting cures are common outcomes of the treatment.

Alternative Osteoporosis Treatment with GEMM

Calcium ions are widely used as secondary messengers to carry
information in the body. In osteoporosis the major problem is not the
lack of calcium but a damage in the mechanism that codes the correct
information to the calcium ions in their electrostatic fields.
Without
the correct coding, the necessary reactions to integrate calcium into
the bone can not take place. This also explains why extra calcium
supplementation alone does not help much to reverse osteoporosis.
GEMM
Therapy restores the damaged coding mechanism of the calcium ions so
that the bone remodeling process begins to take place normally.
Irrespective of the severity of their condition, bone mineral
densities of osteoporosis patients tend to completely normalize
within
a year following the treatment.

Alternative Kidney Disease Treatment with GEMM

After birth, once the electrostatic field around the body changes
kidney cells like lose their regenerative capabilities. It is not
possible to regenerate the damaged kidney cells in a regular
environment. GEMM Device delivers special radio waves to generate an
electrostatic field around the damaged kidney cells to mimic the
embryonic conditions that will eventually initiate a regenerative
process. In treated patients almost 100% increases in the thickness
of
kidney parenchyma and accompanying improvements in IVP and Doppler
tests confirm that chronic kidney disease can be reversed by GEMM
Therapy.

The patented, CE Certified GEMM Device has been used in Europe since
1987 to successfully treat hundreds of otherwise hopeless patients.
"Now it is the time for the world to more know about this outstanding
technology that provides a very safe, effective and affordable
solution to various diseases and conditions" says Samil Ozavar, the
President of Healthia SA of Switzerland which holds exclusive rights
to GEMM.

A detailed overview of the GEMM Therapy with several references is
accessible at www.gemm-therapy.com

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> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
> stay on dialysis the rest  of my life. What i have researched so far
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> Dave
Kelley Eidem - 09 Jul 2008 22:32 GMT
> Hello, I just recently started on kidney dialysis. I do NOT want to
> stay on dialysis the rest  of my life. What i have researched so far
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> Dave

I was diagnosed with chronic glomerulonephritis by biopsy when I was
about 24-25 years old. I'll be 58 next month. I've been free of the
disease for over 30 years after dealing with it for about 4-5 years.

So yes, the kidneys can be improved. It's a lot trickier when you're
on dialysis.

If it were me, I'd take proteolytic enzymes on an empty stomach with
water. The tricky part is how much water you can drink. You might
contact William Wong, N.D., PhD, to get his advice.

The protein enymes can improve schlerosis, by dissolving the fibrin
and the scar tissue caused by fibrin.

The best to you.

Kelley Eidem
 
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