Has anyone out there had to take Peritoneal Dialysis treatment? What is the downside of the treatment?I have been diagnosed with end stage renal disease. My doctor believes I am a good candidate for peritoneal dialysis, a type of dialysis done at home via a cathether surgically placed in the abdomen. Can anyone tell me what it is like?
Posted by Lou
Peritoneal dialysis gives you the most freedom. I`m not sure but i think you flush out the bad stuff with some sugar (dextrose) water about 4 times a day. One of the downside is it`s dangerous to get infection (peritonitis) from this. But usually, it`s goes pretty well!!
Posted by tashana
I am not on dialysis but I do work with dialysis patients. Peritoneal is usually pretty good like the other person said you are at home so you have to be very responsible and careful. Make sure you have a clean environment and a room just for dialysis stuff cause I heard it is alot of bags and boxes. Also the only side effect is Peritonitis and I 've heard it's can be really bad every one I've talked to really was scared during that time ( because of the infection) but everything is not for everyone. Some people are really scared of needles so it might be best for you.
good luck and email me if you have any questions
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