lupus,kidney dialysis and traveling?my aunt has lupus disease and now shes having kidney failure and is currently on kidney dialysis every other day. she is living in another country and we are trying to get her to move here to live with us. does anyone now what type of traveling arrangements should we make.. we know what current medications shes on and we have all her medical records. theres a major hospital 15 minutes away from our house and a dialysis center thats right next to it. the traveling arrangements is the problem.. has anyone been through this that could help me? or even if they havent been through this atleast if they have some idea what we could do..
Posted by JustGemmy
Bless your heart for helping your aunt. I really am not sure the best route to take for this.
If she could fly, it would be quickest if she is very far away. Perhaps you could speak with her doctor about it and see how long she can go without or if there is a way to make arrangements for a dialysis treatment at one of the stops along the way and make sure she gets dialysis as scheduled upon arrival. I wish I could be of more help. Peace
Posted by mgnysgtcappo
She should fly. Have a treatment the day before she is schedule to come in and then have a treatment set up for the day after she arrives so that she doesn't miss any treatments. Does your aunt have insurance that will be in effect once she arrives (I'm sorry I'm assuming that you're in the United States and she's coming in from elsewhere...this may not be the case). In any event, I would have her medical file copied and sent to the doctor and treatment center that you have lined up in your area for her. They'll need all the info to properly treat her.
She will have no problem flying due to her dialysis. She may be uncomfortable due to the Lupus and her joints becoming stiff. Also, make sure the airline is aware of her medical issues and any special diet she may have. They'll be more than accomodating.
Good Luck to you and your family!
Posted by okarol
Before moving her I would be sure that she can get treatment in another country. For example, in the US dialysis patients are covered by medicare for dialysis, but non-residents are not. There are lots of other kidney patients and caregivers who can answer your question on the message forum at www.ihatedialysis.com. Online discussions are a great way to connect with those with CKD, and the people that love them. I wish you the best of luck!
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