Home Dialysis - The Patient Perspective: Tips for Success

The first of three modules in a series from Quality Insights Renal Network 5 about home dialysis modalities. This module introduces Nieltje Gedney and examines her daily routine and experience with home dialysis.

[@peggylittledragon7734]

I really like it better I’m in my pjs and I am relaxed thank you and the cream really works thank you

[@elaineleonard5854]

I'm new to HHD I've had a big problem with cramping🤕 I tried Peritoneal, hemodialysis, and Nocturnal. HHD is Great because I chose my own treatment and I feel so much better! my labs are great and most important is NO CRAMPING!! 🥰

[@ariella4444]

I’ve heard over and over that at home dialysis give the kidney patients infections all the time not to mention that they also cause significant drop in blood pressure. This is the most important thing that these crook doctors never tell us!

[@ninclarke1357]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@AbigallMBONE]

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[@patriciaquinn3023]

You do have great comments!

[@veasnaphai8]

Pain, Infection, Clots . A HUMAN TORTURE 3 times a week. What life.😢😢

[@HerniErni-xh7rk]

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[@janholman6192]

I appreciate your video. I just entered stage 4 CKD. I do see dialysis in the future. I will keep home dialysis in mind when I get there. I like your positive attitude!

[@itsmelaura1533]

I love that you mentioned the fact that our bodies know our home germs, my bf has been going to clinic dialysis where a tech has cat hair all over her clothing! She touches her clothing constantly and then starts dialysis on people! I can't believe the doctor allows her to work covered in cat hair and wouldn't be surprised to hear someone had an allergic reaction or infection. I hope he can do home dialysis soon!

[@peggylittledragon7734]

I’m a home dialysis patient I do this 5 days a week I like it much better while I sit there in my chair instead of getting up at 3 in the morning I have something to eat and drink I really like it better, I’ve been doing this for two years I agree with you after my husband sets me up my dogs lay on my bed while I am in my chair and sleep after I’m done they get so excited because it’s right before lunch my nurses told me NO ANIMALS but my husband wipes down the machine after every use home dialysis is so much better I did t know about the numbing cream because yoy have to remove the scab to access the veins thank you for this

[@ariella4444]

I’ve heard over and over that at home dialysis give the kidney patients infections all the time not to mention that they also cause significant drop in blood pressure. This is the most important thing that these crook doctors never tell us!