The Nephrologist called the other evening and told me that he was reducing my Mom's Dialysis time from 4 hours to 3 hours...also next month he's going to reduce the day from 3 time a week to 2 times a week.
Is this a good sign???
Posts: 7 | Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA | Registered: 13 February 2000
<Michael Williams>
Posted
Hi:
Usually, reducing dialysis is not a good thing. It's generally believed that the more the better. I would ask her doctor why these changes are being made. Perhaps she's doing so well -- and has good residual use of her kidneys -- that he feels this is enough. But I'd certainly want details, especially if this is just a budget-cutting measure.
Usually, reducing dialysis is not a good thing. It's generally believed that the more the better. I would ask her doctor why these changes are being made. Perhaps she's doing so well -- and has good residual use of her kidneys -- that he feels this is enough. But I'd certainly want details, especially if this is just a budget-cutting measure.
Best, Mike
Posts: 7 | Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA | Registered: 13 February 2000
Michael, I have to learn how to reply on this board!!! Anyway, he mentioned something about I not quite sure if he said Kidney Funtion or what was at 74% which was pretty good. Does this sound correct???
Posts: 7 | Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA | Registered: 13 February 2000
Maybe it was her URR that was 74%...she is not on a restricted diet. She eats what she wants and her lab reports are super every month!!!She hasn't High Blood Pressure or Diabetes either. She is basically pretty healthy for someone 81 years old.
Posts: 7 | Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA | Registered: 13 February 2000
