# PD For Patients **URL:** https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-patients-family-and-friends/pd-for-patients/11.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.homedialysis.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Caravan setup for travelling](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/caravan-setup-for-travelling/7895)
**Author:** [@Duck](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Duck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2021, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/caravan-setup-for-travelling/7895 "2021-02-04T04:59:51Z")
Been doing peritoneal dialysis for 18 months and when travelling been staying at caravan parks. We now want to set our caravan up so we can run the machine off the batteries converted to 240V. My caravan currently has 2x… --- ## [Im looking for dialysis clinic in indonesia](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/im-looking-for-dialysis-clinic-in-indonesia/7823)
**Author:** [@TI\_Rifna](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/TI_Rifna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/im-looking-for-dialysis-clinic-in-indonesia/7823 "2020-07-09T01:23:24Z")
good afternoon.im on PD dialysis for almost 2 years, i would like to visit my mom in indonesia…do you know any branch clinic in indonesia? i need manual supply for a month…i really need to see my mom:( thank you for you… --- ## [Help finding care for mother in law on PD while away](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/help-finding-care-for-mother-in-law-on-pd-while-away/7531)
**Author:** [@daughterinlaw](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/daughterinlaw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/help-finding-care-for-mother-in-law-on-pd-while-away/7531 "2020-05-22T17:15:34Z")
My mother in law is on PD and has been for about four to five months. She’s unable to operate the machine or connect/disconnect herself. I’m looking for someone to help her in the mornings and evenings to help her set … --- ## [Air entrapment in Peritoneal cavity](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/air-entrapment-in-peritoneal-cavity/7742)
**Author:** [@asadch88](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/asadch88)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/air-entrapment-in-peritoneal-cavity/7742 "2020-05-21T01:26:41Z")
Hello All, hope you all well and keeping safe. I am on APD dialysis during the machine setup I connected myself to the machine before the priming process to completed ( big blunder ). Luckily I realised within first min… --- ## [Showering](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/showering/1369)
**Author:** [@19wintu41](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/19wintu41)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/showering/1369 "2020-02-25T18:22:57Z")
Hi, I have been doing PD at home for a month and was told I could start taking a shower without covering up my catheter which makes me nervous any suggestions to ease my nerves. --- ## [On the road with a PD exchange due](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/on-the-road-with-a-pd-exchange-due/7487)
**Author:** [@bobmrg](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/bobmrg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2020, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/on-the-road-with-a-pd-exchange-due/7487 "2020-01-11T21:11:47Z")
I expect to be on PD later this year. Doing exchanges at home or in a motel room is a no-brainer…but what if it is time for an exchange and I am driving down the freeway past restaurants, motels, gas stations, etc. I wan… --- ## [My dad's 86 starting PD I've questions on mental state](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/my-dads-86-starting-pd-ive-questions-on-mental-state/6744)
**Author:** [@AK2LV](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/AK2LV)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/my-dads-86-starting-pd-ive-questions-on-mental-state/6744 "2019-12-19T16:21:21Z")
Ok so, I’m Angel F, my dad is Angel P. Briefest history is I’m his caregiver since my mom died in 2010 of liver cancer. He is an amputee of R leg Below Knee and all L toes. Due to complications from pneumonia back in 200… --- ## [New to PD and drain pain](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-to-pd-and-drain-pain/5982)
**Author:** [@BasketballBaseball21](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/BasketballBaseball21)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-to-pd-and-drain-pain/5982 "2019-11-26T15:31:39Z")
Hi I’m new to this forum but I know I will be using it alot. So I’m 16 and my kidney is only working at 8% so I’m currently on PD for the second time in my life. I was on PD from 8 months old to 4 when I got my transplan… --- ## [Claustrophobia and PD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/claustrophobia-and-pd/7229)
**Author:** [@Sdcaregiver](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Sdcaregiver)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/claustrophobia-and-pd/7229 "2019-11-25T20:55:05Z")
I am a the main caregiver for my 91 yo mother and do her home PD. She has been claustrophobic all her life but the last two nights she woke with claustrophobic anxiety. I am wondering if anyone else has encountered this … --- ## [I am 86 years old and have been on PD for 2 years](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/i-am-86-years-old-and-have-been-on-pd-for-2-years/7367)
**Author:** [@VerbPierce](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/VerbPierce)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/i-am-86-years-old-and-have-been-on-pd-for-2-years/7367 "2019-11-23T16:34:53Z")
I just had my current PET and would like to know what it means when you go from a low average to a high average. I am also getting ready for an adequacy test the end of this month, and would like to know if there is any… --- ## [Opinion on using hot tubs](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/opinion-on-using-hot-tubs/7386)
**Author:** [@cmbyrd60](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/cmbyrd60)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/opinion-on-using-hot-tubs/7386 "2019-11-19T00:20:57Z")
My son just bought a hot tub and my husband is on PD. Wondering if he can go in.? I realize public tubs are loaded with bacteria but this is just family going in this one. Im getting mixed opinions. Any advice apprec… --- ## [What to do with PD drainage (septic systems?)](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-to-do-with-pd-drainage-septic-systems/2835)
**Author:** [@reddishvale](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/reddishvale)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-to-do-with-pd-drainage-septic-systems/2835 "2019-04-29T22:56:30Z")
Hi all, i was speaking to a urostomy clinician some time ago regarding a product called u-drain. She told me her husband undergoes pd and thought this would very very useful for him. Recently after seeing my good frie… --- ## [Diabetes, Insulin Pumps, and PD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/diabetes-insulin-pumps-and-pd/1731)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/diabetes-insulin-pumps-and-pd/1731 "2019-01-23T15:44:10Z")
Hi all, I have been on PD for four and a half years. I have been diabetic for 35 years and have been using my insulin pump for seven years. I have found that if you calculate the dialysis fluid dextrose by 50, divide… --- ## [PD Migration of catheter](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-migration-of-catheter/6441)
**Author:** [@Laura\_Ellefson](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Laura_Ellefson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-migration-of-catheter/6441 "2019-01-19T00:43:19Z")
My husband had PD surgery to have the catheter placed inside of him. He started working for about a month and then he would start getting alerts when it was draining. He eventually stopped draining totally and they did… --- ## [Wanted to buy: baxter homechoice for sale](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/wanted-to-buy-baxter-homechoice-for-sale/2729)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/wanted-to-buy-baxter-homechoice-for-sale/2729 "2019-01-19T00:37:28Z")
Hi I am trying to find this machine for my uncle in VietNam but no luck so far. I am looking to buy a new or used (in excellent condition) baxter homechoice (or homechoice pro) machine. Please let me know if you have… --- ## [New To This Forum - Hello!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-to-this-forum-hello/6160)
**Author:** [@ecalles](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/ecalles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-to-this-forum-hello/6160 "2019-01-14T16:18:42Z")
Hello there! I just wanted to say hi to this wonderful community and give you a little bit of my background. My older sister, who is 40 years old, is a type 1 diabetic and lost her kidney function at 28 years old. She… --- ## [Inadequate drainage](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/inadequate-drainage/1025)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2018, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/inadequate-drainage/1025 "2018-10-01T08:48:07Z")
My dad had a presternal catheter implanted 3 weeks ago. This past Monday he started PD training. He has had problems with the drain time taking like 2 hours and sometimes only half of the fluid put in will come out. N… --- ## [On the road with PD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/on-the-road-with-pd/5583)
**Author:** [@bobmrg](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/bobmrg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/on-the-road-with-pd/5583 "2018-09-07T03:39:00Z")
Are there any motel chains (or equivalent) that rent units on a short-time basis just for the purpose of doing exchanges? --- ## [Hello I’m new to this forum](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hello-i-m-new-to-this-forum/5989)
**Author:** [@BasketballBaseball21](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/BasketballBaseball21)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hello-i-m-new-to-this-forum/5989 "2018-08-18T05:36:29Z")
Hello I’m new to this forum I’m 16 so I’m young​:joy: and let me tell you about my medical history. So I had ARPKD before I was born my mom found out because when she went for an ultrasound they couldn’t find my kidneys … --- ## [PD cyclers-Low drain volume alarm](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cyclers-low-drain-volume-alarm/605)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cyclers-low-drain-volume-alarm/605 "2018-05-30T01:24:35Z")
My husband is a new user with the Baxter cycler and it seems to alarm all night long. It alarms with the Low Drain Volume notice. When he is on manual PD during the day he always gets 200-300mls off more than he puts in.… --- ## [Uf volume](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/uf-volume/375)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/uf-volume/375 "2018-05-28T16:27:37Z")
been on pd for 18 months. I do 1600 mid-day, 1900 on cycler and 1600 last fill. my uf is usally between 1300-2000. once in awhile I will have a 1000 for a uf. what is the cause of that ? also a lot of fibron and has alwa… --- ## [Travel to foreign country while on PD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/travel-to-foreign-country-while-on-pd/5848)
**Author:** [@raeernisse](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/raeernisse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/travel-to-foreign-country-while-on-pd/5848 "2018-05-25T12:26:36Z")
I will be starting PD soon (within a year) and have some questions regarding PD and travel. I understand that a more liberal diet and lifestyle is a benefit to PD. I spend several months a year in Mexico and wondered i… --- ## [Required water treatment for well water for in home PD?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/required-water-treatment-for-well-water-for-in-home-pd/5536)
**Author:** [@Dick](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/required-water-treatment-for-well-water-for-in-home-pd/5536 "2018-03-11T16:39:19Z")
Investigating in home PD. We have a well - will we need special filters or water purifier? --- ## [Can not drain fully while sleeping](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/can-not-drain-fully-while-sleeping/2855)
**Author:** [@Eugene013](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Eugene013)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/can-not-drain-fully-while-sleeping/2855 "2018-03-07T11:41:58Z")
I am on PD. I am connected to a Fresenius cycler. If I sleep through a cycle the machine only drains 3/4 of the fluid it put in (2000ml). To get a full drain plus ultrafiltration I must sit up. A second problem is the ra… --- ## [Welcome to the PD Forum for Patients](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-to-the-pd-forum-for-patients/29)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2018, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-to-the-pd-forum-for-patients/29 "2018-02-19T02:58:55Z")
Welcome to the PD Forum of Home Dialysis Central! This forum is for patients to share your thoughts, concerns, and/or suggestions about peritoneal dialysis. --- ## [My doc ignored me when I told him I had a hernia prior to PD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/my-doc-ignored-me-when-i-told-him-i-had-a-hernia-prior-to-pd/5542)
**Author:** [@Sezza\_PD\_Sadface](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Sezza_PD_Sadface)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 10:29pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/my-doc-ignored-me-when-i-told-him-i-had-a-hernia-prior-to-pd/5542 "2017-12-23T22:29:06Z")
Ok, So I've been on PD for about 5 months now. I am doing a 6 liter bag and a 3 liter bag, all green, which amounts to 3 fills and drains while I sleep in an 8 hour session, along with an additional extraneal bag for my … --- ## [Dialysis Dorm/Clinic in Guatemala](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/dialysis-dorm-clinic-in-guatemala/5469)
**Author:** [@CasaAntoni\_Guatemala](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/CasaAntoni_Guatemala)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/dialysis-dorm-clinic-in-guatemala/5469 "2017-12-17T15:35:57Z")
Hello everyone. I'm a full time missionary from North Carolina living in San Bartolome Milpas Altas, Guatemala. I serve in a children's home (casaaleluya.org) where 300 children who are abused, abandoned, orphaned, or ex… --- ## [PD Cath Cover Up](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cath-cover-up/851)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cath-cover-up/851 "2017-12-01T05:05:30Z")
I know this has been brought up before, but I can not find it anywhere, So, I will ask. What are the ways to keep the PD Cath in your stomach covered when not in use. My 83 year old mother has been on the cycler for 1… --- ## [Home PD: What to expect](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/home-pd-what-to-expect/5427)
**Author:** [@shivelyjames](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/shivelyjames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/home-pd-what-to-expect/5427 "2017-11-08T23:54:13Z")
--- ## [Free Baxter low cal Dialysis solution](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/free-baxter-low-cal-dialysis-solution/5395)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth\_Ramos](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Elizabeth_Ramos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/free-baxter-low-cal-dialysis-solution/5395 "2017-10-31T21:13:27Z")
I have 5 unopened boxes if anyone wants it. I'm moving out of state and don't want to take it with me. \[image\] [Previous page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-patients-family-and-friends/pd-for-patients/11.md) [Next page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-patients-family-and-friends/pd-for-patients/11.md?page=2)