# PD For Patients **URL:** https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-patients-family-and-friends/pd-for-patients/11.md [Latest](https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.homedialysis.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the PD For Patients category](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/about-the-pd-for-patients-category/17)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/about-the-pd-for-patients-category/17 "2017-07-03T21:25:37Z")
In this section of the forum, ask questions and share your thoughts with others who do or want to do peritoneal dialysis (PD). NOTE: If you use Facebook, we invite you to join our closed discussion group. You can find… --- ## [Need to choose a type of dialysis? Here is a free decision aid to help you!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/need-to-choose-a-type-of-dialysis-here-is-a-free-decision-aid-to-help-you/2943)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2014, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/need-to-choose-a-type-of-dialysis-here-is-a-free-decision-aid-to-help-you/2943 "2014-06-17T13:19:14Z")
If you are reading this message, you may be facing a need for dialysis. This is not news anyone wants to hear--but you DO have options, and the type of dialysis you choose can impact every aspect of your life. This i… --- ## [New book: Help, I Need Dialysis! by Dori Schatell, MS & Dr. John Agar](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-book-help-i-need-dialysis-by-dori-schatell-ms-dr-john-agar/2756)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-book-help-i-need-dialysis-by-dori-schatell-ms-dr-john-agar/2756 "2012-02-19T09:27:29Z")
Has your doctor told you that your kidneys are failing? Does the idea of dialysis scare you? This book is for you! Learn how your treatment choice can affect what you eat & drink, how many meds you need, your energy leve… --- ## [Check out YOUR clinic - New ProPublica database](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-your-clinic-new-propublica-database/2484)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-your-clinic-new-propublica-database/2484 "2022-06-29T13:29:02Z")
ProPublica has put together a brand new database of detailed information about U.S. dialysis clinics. Find yours! http://projects.propublica.org/dialysis/. --- ## [Ask our EXPERTS!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/ask-our-experts/2173)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2009, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/ask-our-experts/2173 "2009-11-23T16:53:37Z")
If you’ve bookmarked this particular message board, you may be missing a lot of other information on Home Dialysis Central–like our NEW Expert boards, staffed by nephrologist Dr. John Agar and by long-time renal social w… --- ## [Search our message boards!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/search-our-message-boards/237)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2005, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/search-our-message-boards/237 "2005-04-30T17:56:54Z")
Did you know that you can use the "Search" function in the message board menus (at the top of the page) to look for a topic you want to learn about? Check out tips and information from folks who've been there by searchi… --- ## [Allergies](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/allergies/798)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/allergies/798 "2026-07-14T20:01:37Z")
Hi Is there anyone out there on allergy meds, for hay fever dust ect. and on capd. I have been on capd for 3 years and all of a sudden I am having allergies. I have had no problem for the last 17 years with them now all… --- ## [Inguinal Hernia and PD - do I have to stop PD temporarily?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/inguinal-hernia-and-pd-do-i-have-to-stop-pd-temporarily/9693)
**Author:** [@gwisejr](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/gwisejr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/inguinal-hernia-and-pd-do-i-have-to-stop-pd-temporarily/9693 "2025-01-30T22:06:31Z")
Hello, I’ve recently started PD dialysis about 1 Mo ago. It now looks like I have a inguinal hernia. I’m pretty sure that I’ve had it for some time (years) before starting PD but it never bothered me and I was not aware … --- ## [Can I do PD years after Liver Transplant](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/can-i-do-pd-years-after-liver-transplant/9502)
**Author:** [@BEBO](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/BEBO)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/can-i-do-pd-years-after-liver-transplant/9502 "2024-08-28T19:51:11Z")
I had a liver transplant over 10 years ago and am doing great in that regard. May soon have to go on Dialysis and there is some question as to having a catheter placed because of the surgery years ago. Any on have a ca… --- ## [Infection in fluid](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/infection-in-fluid/8877)
**Author:** [@sachin](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/sachin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/infection-in-fluid/8877 "2024-05-31T23:23:50Z")
My 6 month daughter is on peritoneal dialysis for more than a month now. She developed infection in fluid, total nucleated cells 3000+. After antifungal treatment it’s reduced now. Fluid seems clear, no cloudy, but th… --- ## [Donating PD solutions](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/donating-pd-solutions/548)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/donating-pd-solutions/548 "2024-05-11T10:53:50Z")
My father died shortly after receiving a shipment from Baxter. We are looking for someone to donate 57 unopened boxes of supplies to so they won't be wasted. Each box has 2 bags of 6000 ml Dianeal Low Calcium 4.25% DEX… --- ## [PD Adequacy rolling cart to get to dialysis clinic](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-adequacy-rolling-cart-to-get-to-dialysis-clinic/9365)
**Author:** [@julinuvo](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/julinuvo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-adequacy-rolling-cart-to-get-to-dialysis-clinic/9365 "2024-05-02T12:19:02Z")
Hi My mom has been doing PD now for a year and I have to help her at times with many things like moving and opening the heavy boxes, organization, etc. BUT one of the toughest things is jerry-rigging something to take … --- ## [Uses for leftover dialysate supplies](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/uses-for-leftover-dialysate-supplies/9328)
**Author:** [@jchuran](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/jchuran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/uses-for-leftover-dialysate-supplies/9328 "2024-03-22T19:37:03Z")
We just made the switch from NxStage to Tablo. With any leftover dialysate on NS we either pushed it down the drain line or cut open the SAK into the tub. We were told that, unlike PD chemicals, the plantlife wouldn’t be… --- ## [Wife looking for advice](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/wife-looking-for-advice/1665)
**Author:** [@eager\_to\_learn](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/eager_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/wife-looking-for-advice/1665 "2024-02-02T20:01:07Z")
My husband has been on PD for 1 1/2 years. almost lost him when he had open heart surgery. It has been a year and he is still failing and vomiting all the time he has lost interest in everything and I am having a very … --- ## [Study of Challenges to PD Needs Participants](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/study-of-challenges-to-pd-needs-participants/8861)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/study-of-challenges-to-pd-needs-participants/8861 "2022-11-17T15:47:58Z")
MEI, the non-profit that runs this Facebook group, wants to talk on Zoom (camera on or off) to U.S. patients who use PD. We want to learn what challenges you’ve faced with home dialysis that made you think about switchin… --- ## [Can starting nocturnal PD earlier in evening increase energy level?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/can-starting-nocturnal-pd-earlier-in-evening-increase-energy-level/8855)
**Author:** [@hpddaughter](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/hpddaughter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/can-starting-nocturnal-pd-earlier-in-evening-increase-energy-level/8855 "2022-11-14T17:49:07Z")
My Dad often starts PD late in the evening, often after 9 pm.His program is 10 hours long. He’s very sluggish in the moring and rarely gets moving until around noon. I know some of that is just the affect of dialysis. H… --- ## [May be stupid question](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/may-be-stupid-question/8563)
**Author:** [@arnie](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/arnie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/may-be-stupid-question/8563 "2022-02-01T18:48:52Z")
Difference between Flexicap and Minicap? --- ## [Power backup (UPS) for Baxter 'Home Choice Pro' machines](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/power-backup-ups-for-baxter-home-choice-pro-machines/2669)
**Author:** [@beddingfield](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/beddingfield)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/power-backup-ups-for-baxter-home-choice-pro-machines/2669 "2022-09-29T14:26:35Z")
I would like to ask if anyone else is using an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) with their Baxter Home Choice Pro PD machine. These UPS devices are the same as the ones used with computers to prevent data loss and dam… --- ## [What kind of water filter do you use?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-kind-of-water-filter-do-you-use/8411)
**Author:** [@huania](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/huania)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-kind-of-water-filter-do-you-use/8411 "2022-06-14T23:45:31Z")
In spite of the Brita pitcher filter, my water tastes horrible. Are there any good recommendations for water filters that eliminate the bad taste? --- ## [Negative drains on PD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/negative-drains-on-pd/8403)
**Author:** [@Kerry82](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Kerry82)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/negative-drains-on-pd/8403 "2022-05-10T20:12:52Z")
Hi everyone. I am thrilled to have just found this site. My husband is on PD. He’s a newbie. We’ve been on our own now for almost 2 weeks. So far things are going very well. Last night when he drained, he had a negativ… --- ## [Drainage issue with PD catheter](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/drainage-issue-with-pd-catheter/8629)
**Author:** [@Ebony390](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Ebony390)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/drainage-issue-with-pd-catheter/8629 "2022-05-02T18:13:02Z")
Hi I had my PD catheter since Jan 2022. Everything has been going well but last night my cyclier was able to fill 2000 ml but it would not drain . It was very uncomfortable , I was able to manipulate the fluid to drown w… --- ## [Hi my frendds iplan to make pd dialysis and. I want to now your opinion about that](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hi-my-frendds-iplan-to-make-pd-dialysis-and-i-want-to-now-your-opinion-about-that/8276)
**Author:** [@Shakee](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Shakee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hi-my-frendds-iplan-to-make-pd-dialysis-and-i-want-to-now-your-opinion-about-that/8276 "2022-01-09T16:29:18Z")
Hi my frnds iprepare to go to pd dialysis and I want your opinions please about that --- ## [Painful Fill](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/painful-fill/186)
**Author:** [@Donnette](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Donnette)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/painful-fill/186 "2021-09-29T06:57:51Z")
My father started on PD in late December and has been experiencing very painful fills. He has no problems draining, but when he begins to fill, the pain is very bad. He has had an x-ray and just today, a CAT scan. Hop… --- ## [My sad story](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/my-sad-story/464)
**Author:** [@lifeofanomad](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/lifeofanomad)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/my-sad-story/464 "2021-09-03T22:04:44Z")
Just found this board and I like it alot. First of all I want to put you in my frame of mind about my disease and about dialysis..... WARNING!! IF YOU ARE SOMEONE NEW TO DIALYSIS AND HAVEN'T FORMED AN IMPRESSION ON IT … --- ## [Use of generators during power outage](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/use-of-generators-during-power-outage/8233)
**Author:** [@avs929](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/avs929)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/use-of-generators-during-power-outage/8233 "2021-06-17T18:43:26Z")
Living in S FL we are subject to power outages during hurricane season. Three manuals a day would be required if there is no power. That’s a lot of work! Has anyone used a small generator for these emergencies? --- ## [International travel advice](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/international-travel-advice/3027)
**Author:** [@Raindew12](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Raindew12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/international-travel-advice/3027 "2021-05-25T00:20:06Z")
Hi All - Greetings! I'm planning to invite my dad who is currently in India to visit me in USA this summer for 2 months. He is on CAPD (using baxter products -twice a day). We have contacted Baxter and they can deliver… --- ## [Donating Extra dialysis supplies](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/donating-extra-dialysis-supplies/7794)
**Author:** [@Bodomom](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Bodomom)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/donating-extra-dialysis-supplies/7794 "2021-05-16T18:19:46Z")
My husband is switching from home hemodialysis to PD, after 8 years he wanted to give his arm a rest. Now that we have switched we have a lot of unused, unopened unexpired supplies. Does anyone know of anyone or any orga… --- ## [Drain Alarms every night](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/drain-alarms-every-night/7948)
**Author:** [@chidis](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/chidis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/drain-alarms-every-night/7948 "2021-04-20T21:36:03Z")
Hello, My father started PD 1.5 weeks ago and his drain alarm has gone off every night 1-3 times. He gets up and moves around and it is OK until the next drain. A lot of what I have read so far is at least 1 year old (u… --- ## [Private Duty PD Nurse](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/private-duty-pd-nurse/8162)
**Author:** [@MikeMB](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/MikeMB)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/private-duty-pd-nurse/8162 "2021-02-14T18:09:38Z")
Is it possible to hire a private duty PD nurse to help with an elderly patient’s PD exchanges while they regain hand strength via in-home physical therapy? --- ## [John Harrison please contact me](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/john-harrison-please-contact-me/8149)
**Author:** [@Duck](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Duck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/john-harrison-please-contact-me/8149 "2021-02-05T03:24:14Z")
John Harrison, i have tried a few times to message you and they keep returning to me stating the server won’t accept the mail. If you see this message can you contact me through messenger. Search for Chris Woodyatt, prof… [Next page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-patients-family-and-friends/pd-for-patients/11.md?page=1)