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Video-telling time🎧: Meet Mr. Baron who came to us from Vanderbilt, Nashville. He is home dialysis patient on peritoneal dialysis (PD). It is common for dialysis patients to lose their residual urine volume over time . He was in similar situation not making any urine and was very weak, by changing his meds he is so much better now and has good urine output which is so important for these patients- not only to get rid of extra fluid, but also helps with their prescription, blood pressure, electrolytes and better clearance of toxin. He was previously utilizing dialysis bags of maximal strength(4.25% or red bags) later he was able to to transition to minimal strength bags( 1.5%/ yellow bags)which is better for PD patients. Take home message for dialysis patients- even if their urine output has markedly gone down- do not get discouraged, changing in diuretics can improve things !! Residual renal function( able to urinate to eliminate toxin naturally out) is very important in our dialysis patients!! #todaypost #kidneyhealth #bloodpressure #toxinfree #dialysis #dailylife #doctorconsultation #change #healthylifestyletips #flexible #advocacy #storytelling #factsmatter #livelifetothefullest #timemanagement #betterpatientcare #patienttestimonial #wellnessjourney #safer #goodhealthandwellbeing #improvement #linkedinfamily #linkedinlearning #cfbr #connections #residual renal function ( RRF)

Video-telling time🎧: Meet Mr. Baron who came to us from Vanderbilt, Nashville. He is home dialysis patient on peritoneal dialysis (PD). It is common for dialysis patients to lose their residual urine volume over time . He was in similar situation not making any urine and was very weak, by changing his meds he is so much better now and has good urine output which is so important for these patients- not only to get rid of extra fluid, but also helps with their prescription, blood pressure, electrolytes and better clearance of toxin. He was previously utilizing dialysis bags of maximal strength(4.25% or red bags) later he was able to to transition to minimal strength bags( 1.5%/ yellow bags)which is better for PD patients. Take home message for dialysis patients- even if their urine output has markedly gone down- do not get discouraged, changing in diuretics can improve things !! Residual renal function(able to urinate to eliminate toxin naturally out) is very important in our dialysis patients!! #todaypost #kidneyhealth #bloodpressure #toxinfree #dialysis #dailylife #doctorconsultation #change #healthylifestyletips #flexible #advocacy  #storytelling #factsmatter #livelifetothefullest #timemanagement #betterpatientcare #patienttestimonial #wellnessjourney #safer #goodhealthandwellbeing #improvement #linkedinfamily #linkedinlearning #connections #residual renal function ( RRF)

🩸💙 Dialysis Saves Lives: Don’t Cut It Short! 💙🩸 Hey there, fam! 👋 We’re talking about something super important today – dialysis treatments! 🏥 If you or a loved one is on dialysis, listen up because it could be a matter of life and death. 💔 ⚠️ Cutting your dialysis treatments short is a BIG no-no! Here’s why: 1️⃣ LIFE-SAVER: Dialysis is like your personal superhero, cleaning your blood when your kidneys can’t do it. 💪 It keeps your body in balance and helps you feel better. 2️⃣ NO SHORTCUTS: Skipping or shortening your dialysis sessions can be super dangerous. It can make you feel sick, and over time, it could even lead to life-threatening complications. 3️⃣ KIDNEY TRANSPLANT: If you dream of getting a kidney transplant, your best chance is by being a rock star patient. Cutting treatments short can make it harder to get on the transplant waitlist. 😢 So, what’s the key? Stick to your dialysis schedule, and talk to your healthcare team about any concerns. They’re here to help and keep you in the best shape possible. 💙 Remember, your health is worth it, and so are you! 💪💙 // #DialysisMatters #StayHealthy #KidneyCare #YouMatter #KidneyDisease #dialysispatient #dialysislife #dialysissucks

This is an example of the diligence of a transplant patient preparing for regularly taking medication for 3 weeks during a trip. It is absolutely important to take medications on time with no exceptions or excuses. Doesn’t matter if you are at home, at work or on a trip. Rejection respects no person. Take your medication wherever you go. Just like you would take some money or car keys or your purse or wallet, take your medication with you. Set up an alarm that reminds you it is time to take your medicine. You can set up an alarm on your phone or your watch. Take this requirement seriously because even though transplant greatly improves life, you can end up back on dialysis or die if you do not take good care of the transplant which includes taking medication on time, doing regular tests to see early signs of a problem and seeing your doctor to check on the health of the transplant. That’s how you get to live with a transplant for many years.

This is an example of the diligence of a transplant patient preparing for regularly taking medication for 3 weeks during a trip. It is absolutely important to take medications on time with no exceptions or excuses. Doesn’t matter if you are at home, at work or on a trip. Rejection respects no person. Take your medication wherever you go. Just like you would take some money or car keys or your purse or wallet, take your medication with you. Set up an alarm that reminds you it is time to take your medicine. You can set up an alarm on your phone or your watch. Take this requirement seriously because even though transplant greatly improves life, you can end up back on dialysis or die if you do not take good care of the transplant which includes taking medication on time, doing regular tests to see early signs of a problem and seeing your doctor to check on the health of the transplant. That’s how you get to live with a transplant for many years.

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With Home Hemodialysis (HHD), more frequent sessions may help mitigate the common issue of large fluid volume changes seen in 3x/week dialysis. Join us in advocating for individualized treatment plans, with HHD being a vital component in this evolving approach to dialysis patient care. #HemodialysiswithNxStage #NationalHeartMonth https://lnkd.in/d7BE8tCP

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📢 10 year history of idiopathic intractable heal pain covered entirely by peripheral nerve stimulation from Curonix. At Colorado Pain Care, we embrace a patient-centered approach to healthcare, prioritizing less invasive treatment options as the initial choice and empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care. 🔵 Pearls- 👉Least invasive treatment first = PNS before DRG or SCS for focal issues. 👉Trial process first before permanent placement. 👉If PNS fails, DRG as salvage. *** I recommend adding PNS as an option for your patients if you haven’t already. #neuromodulation #interventionalpain #footpain