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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / September 2005Mom's dialysis reprieve
The dr called and explained why he canceled Mom's dialysis. He said the 24 hour urine came back showing that the kidney function was at 19% and they don't do dialysis until 15%. Amazing what a few points and lots of prayers can do. :) He said there is no real prediction of when she will need it. Could be two weeks or two months. He's adding Vitamin D and Procrit to help her anemia and changing her diuretic to a stronger med that will allow her to take medicine that does the same thing for less pill. Still not good for the kidneys but a less is more idea I suppose. So at least we have a reprieve for now. I know it's just a matter of time but at least not now. Thank you all so much for your prayers for Mom. I really appreciate you keeping her in your hearts. It means a lot to me. Cyberhugs - DianeW > The dr called and explained why he canceled Mom's dialysis. He said the > 24 hour urine came back showing that the kidney function was at 19% and > they don't do dialysis until 15%. Amazing what a few points and lots of > prayers can do. :) He said there is no real prediction of when she > will need it. Could be two weeks or two months. Or two years. My mother stayed at 19% for over 2 years and died before ever going on dialysis. Progression of the disease is not uniform or predictable. The key will be managing her diet and other illnesses very closely, particularly blood sugar and protein intake. Good luck! Walt Walt - I had read about the protein intake restriction and ask the doc about it today and they said they don't follow that anymore. Which surprised me because all the websites say things about it still! Thanks....  SignatureCyberhugs, DianeW It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. --Antoine de Saint Exupéry > The dr called and explained why he canceled Mom's dialysis. He said the > 24 hour urine came back showing that the kidney function was at 19% and > they don't do dialysis until 15%. Amazing what a few points and lots of > prayers can do. :) He said there is no real prediction of when she > will need it. Could be two weeks or two months. Or two years. My mother stayed at 19% for over 2 years and died before ever going on dialysis. Progression of the disease is not uniform or predictable. The key will be managing her diet and other illnesses very closely, particularly blood sugar and protein intake. Good luck! Walt That surprises me as well. When Micah was in kidney failure two years ago he was put on a protein restricted diet (no more than 70 grams/day). Is there another nephrology group in your area? Maybe a second opinion would be appropriate. Walt > Walt - I had read about the protein intake restriction and ask the doc > about [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Walt I was thinking about that. But things can change in two years it's true. He did change her meds and restrict her fluids. DianeW >I was thinking about that. But things can change in two years it's > true. He did change her meds and restrict her fluids. DianeW you might try calling a local dialysis clinic, like davita, to find out what the new norm about protein intake is, across the board, for their patients. things change so quickly in medical protocols these days. kate Well it will give you time to gently ask your mother what she wants to do. Hope she is stable for a bit. Duckie > The dr called and explained why he canceled Mom's dialysis. He said the > 24 hour urine came back showing that the kidney function was at 19% and [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Cyberhugs - DianeW Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) |
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