# PD For Patients **URL:** https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-patients-family-and-friends/pd-for-patients/11.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.homedialysis.org/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Home Dialysis Policy Summit in Washington D.C. March 29](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/home-dialysis-policy-summit-in-washington-d-c-march-29/2776)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/home-dialysis-policy-summit-in-washington-d-c-march-29/2776 "2012-03-30T08:50:03Z")
Hi y'all, Here is a press release about yesterday's summit: \[url\[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/leaders-gather-in-washington-to-seek-policy-solutions-for-improving-home-dialysis-2012-03-29. It was an interesting me… --- ## [Looking for cycler](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/looking-for-cycler/2769)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 9:54am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/looking-for-cycler/2769 "2012-03-19T09:54:58Z")
Hi all I'looking for used Baxter peritoneal dialysis machine for my own use. Thank you for any info Sergey.batagoff@gmail.com --- ## [Homechoice Pro kidney dialysis Machine + Supplies FOR SALE! CHEAP! Worth $20,000 +](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/homechoice-pro-kidney-dialysis-machine-supplies-for-sale-cheap-worth-20-000/2020)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2012, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/homechoice-pro-kidney-dialysis-machine-supplies-for-sale-cheap-worth-20-000/2020 "2012-03-19T09:53:36Z")
Hello, is still interested in the Homechoice Pro kidney dialysis Machine. I have a brand new machine that I'm willing to sell for a CHEAP price! I also have thousands of dollars worth of supplies that go with it. Drai… --- ## [Help for machine beeps](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/help-for-machine-beeps/2692)
**Author:** [@memreezrover](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/memreezrover)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/help-for-machine-beeps/2692 "2012-01-30T02:28:47Z")
Dad has been on the home for about a month... every night... beeps 11 1-4am called baxter every night the 1-800 mom wants to cry dad doesnt even hear...he can sleep thru anything.. what do we do nothing helps even … --- ## [New Service For Travelers with Disabilities from TSA -- TSA Cares](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-service-for-travelers-with-disabilities-from-tsa-tsa-cares/2723)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-service-for-travelers-with-disabilities-from-tsa-tsa-cares/2723 "2011-12-22T17:27:26Z")
TSA Announces Launch of TSA Cares Toll Free Helpline for Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Needs Press Release December 22, 2011 Contact: TSA Public Affairs (571) 227-2829 WASHINGTON – The Transportation … --- ## [Washing with PD exit site?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/washing-with-pd-exit-site/2717)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/washing-with-pd-exit-site/2717 "2011-12-07T13:18:44Z")
Any suggestions about exit site waterproof cover to enable an occasional shower --- ## [When is a time to go on PD Dialysis?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/when-is-a-time-to-go-on-pd-dialysis/2687)
**Author:** [@Ifcmember](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Ifcmember)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2011, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/when-is-a-time-to-go-on-pd-dialysis/2687 "2011-10-13T13:05:09Z")
Hi I have a question. When is a time to go on PD Dialysis? I'm at about 11% of my kidney function but my generak health is ok. I'm 5'9" and 150 LBs I know that some people started theirs much early thats why I have the… --- ## [Transplant with fsgs?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/transplant-with-fsgs/1118)
**Author:** [@JAMMAR](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JAMMAR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2011, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/transplant-with-fsgs/1118 "2011-08-11T08:50:54Z")
Im a 37 yr old male with FSGS found out I had it in 2000 started PD in July 2006 my doctors tell me I have a real good chance for a fast transplant but the more I read up on FSGS just about every thing I've read says it … --- ## [Allergic reactin to epogen](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/allergic-reactin-to-epogen/2639)
**Author:** [@doodlebug32](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/doodlebug32)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/allergic-reactin-to-epogen/2639 "2011-07-30T11:47:22Z")
Hi, my husband has had a bad reaction to epogen, and was wondering what he can take instead his doctor only told him to take iron 3 times a day, will that help. thank you doodlebug32 --- ## [He's got ESRD and I'm falling apart!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hes-got-esrd-and-im-falling-apart/597)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2011, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hes-got-esrd-and-im-falling-apart/597 "2011-07-12T10:30:29Z")
I feel like a selfish idiot...my husband, age 33, has ESRD and is waiting for catheter placement to start PD. He's been out of work since June 05 because of his illness. I have 2 kids and he has 1 and we have full cust… --- ## [Fuereeobent](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/fuereeobent/2631)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2011, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/fuereeobent/2631 "2011-07-05T14:33:44Z")
Thank You For This Blog, was added to my bookmarks. --- ## [Tremors](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/tremors/818)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/tremors/818 "2011-06-22T08:19:31Z")
Re. Tremors. From time to time my arms jump. I am on ccpd. This will happen once a month or every 2 months. It will start on Thursday and last untill Monday. I went for a blood test on a monday and I had no problem. My M… --- ## [What the Liberty Peritoneal Dialysis is good for](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-the-liberty-peritoneal-dialysis-is-good-for/2623)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-the-liberty-peritoneal-dialysis-is-good-for/2623 "2011-06-18T22:59:27Z")
I started using this cycler on April 11th 2011. The Representatives have been very kind and helpful. The problem is NOT the people. It is the equipment! If you get the same cycler offered to you, I recommend the followin… --- ## [What do Should i ask the Dr](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-do-should-i-ask-the-dr/2624)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/what-do-should-i-ask-the-dr/2624 "2011-06-17T20:33:25Z")
What should I ask the my doc so that I can make the best dection when it comes time to pick a tpye of dialysis, It has been almost 30yrs since I was last on HD. My DR. thinks that my 1984 transplant is starting to go bad… --- ## [Kidney dialysis](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/kidney-dialysis/2603)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/kidney-dialysis/2603 "2011-04-30T07:14:37Z")
Can anyone please tell me about kidney dialysis such as why some people need dialysis, how dialysis works and what the long-term prospects are for people who are on dialysis. Thanks a lot!!! --- ## [Fresenius Medical Care](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/fresenius-medical-care/345)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/fresenius-medical-care/345 "2011-03-28T16:47:36Z")
Ugh! Has anybody had trouble with Fresenius Medical Care? We are new to this and dealing with them but so far I am NOT impressed! They say they will deliver on a cetain day then they don't and then they loose orders!! Lo… --- ## [Airports and Portable Dialysis Machines? - Help?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/airports-and-portable-dialysis-machines-help/2583)
**Author:** [@AngiesKidney](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/AngiesKidney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/airports-and-portable-dialysis-machines-help/2583 "2011-03-28T16:12:39Z")
I did a search and it said there USED to be an article on HomeDialysis.org called "Leaving on a jet plane: Flying with a PD cycler or NxStage System One" but I can't find it. I even did a search but it only takes me to g… --- ## [Check out the NEW Home Dialysis Central!](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-the-new-home-dialysis-central/2574)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-out-the-new-home-dialysis-central/2574 "2011-03-15T12:06:37Z")
Hi y'all, If you bookmark these message boards, you might miss rest of our site, which Brian's been working on for MONTHS. Check it out! http://www.homedialysis.org. --- ## [World Kidney Day Google Doodle](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/world-kidney-day-google-doodle/2569)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/world-kidney-day-google-doodle/2569 "2011-03-09T02:02:23Z")
If you want to see a World Kidney Day google doodle (logo) please propose it by emailing google proposals@google.com Perhaps mention that WKD is not a commercial nor political event. Hopefully we can get WKD recognise… --- ## [I am heading toward dialysis](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/i-am-heading-toward-dialysis/2269)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/i-am-heading-toward-dialysis/2269 "2011-02-24T23:08:42Z")
To : All who has the same problem or on P.D. I like to understand more about what your life would be if you are on P.D. To tell you the truth, I don't feel comfortable and feel that my life would change a lot … --- ## [FREE Webinar: Treatment Options & Informed Consent](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/free-webinar-treatment-options-informed-consent/2106)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/free-webinar-treatment-options-informed-consent/2106 "2011-02-05T23:22:15Z")
Please join us for the next FREE Home Dialysis Central Webinar! To make a truly informed choice about a treatment option, you need information. Dr. Robert Lockridge, from Lynchburg, VA, will guide us in a discussion ab… --- ## [Effects of the weather?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/effects-of-the-weather/2455)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/effects-of-the-weather/2455 "2010-10-28T17:37:43Z")
Is there any effect the climate has on a person doing dialysis? My father in-law has been on dialysis for years and gets very miserable in the very hot heat. I was wondering if this would also be an issue for the cold? --- ## [Medicare encourages flu shots](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/medicare-encourages-flu-shots/2150)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/medicare-encourages-flu-shots/2150 "2009-10-15T13:48:36Z")
CMS ENCOURAGES FLU SHOTS The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) wants all beneficiaries to be immunized against the various forms of influenza threatening Americans this fall and winter. Medicare, a healt… --- ## [ProPublica Shines Light on Dialysis Survey Backlog](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/propublica-shines-light-on-dialysis-survey-backlog/2497)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2010, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/propublica-shines-light-on-dialysis-survey-backlog/2497 "2010-12-29T14:52:00Z")
This article published 12/28/2010 is about backlogs on dialysis surveys, including CA, OK, and LA, but I suspect they’re not alone. From what I’ve heard, two major reasons for the backlog is lack of funding and lack o… --- ## [Pd home dialysis](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-home-dialysis/2485)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-home-dialysis/2485 "2010-12-23T20:39:58Z")
I am going to be doing the PD home dialysis. I wasn't sure if there is a machine involved or not. I thought that this type did not have a machine. I will be getting the peritoneal catheter in place in Jan 2011. I wi… --- ## [National Kidney Federation (UK) relaunches Young Persons Group -- Now Young NKF](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/national-kidney-federation-uk-relaunches-young-persons-group-now-young-nkf/2479)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2010, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/national-kidney-federation-uk-relaunches-young-persons-group-now-young-nkf/2479 "2010-12-20T05:30:26Z")
The NKF (UK) now has a Facebook Page, created by 'Little' Sam Wood. If your on Facebook, search for Young NKF or keep an eye on the NKF Website at http://www.kidney.org.uk --- ## [Fresenius Liberty Cycler Sets Recalled](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/fresenius-liberty-cycler-sets-recalled/2471)
**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2010, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/fresenius-liberty-cycler-sets-recalled/2471 "2010-12-02T18:49:40Z")
Fresenius has recalled the Liberty Automated Peritoneal Dialysis System Cycler Sets. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a class II recall for certain lot numbers of Fresenius Medical Care's Liberty Automa… --- ## [PD machine](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-machine/2448)
**Author:** [@brooklyn](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/brooklyn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 8:34am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-machine/2448 "2010-10-13T08:34:49Z")
Hi everyone, I hear a lot of you talk about PD machines, so it seems to me like most people on PD choose a cycler like Baxter to do the work. My question is: how can I get a PD cycler? Can anyone recommend a durable … --- ## [Transplant?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/transplant/2443)
**Author:** [@joe\_ganez](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/joe_ganez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/transplant/2443 "2010-09-28T22:17:37Z")
Anyone can tell me if the remain of kidney function will stop when a tansplant is done? Is the old kidney totally disconnected? --- ## [Check lot numbers on EPOGEN/PROCRIT](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-lot-numbers-on-epogen-procrit/2435)
**Author:** [@Beth\_Witten\_MSW](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beth_Witten_MSW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2010, 2:04pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/check-lot-numbers-on-epogen-procrit/2435 "2010-09-24T14:04:43Z")
Amgen has announced a voluntary recall certain lots of EPOGEN and PROCRIT. Alert your staff, doctors, and home patients to for check lot numbers reported here: http://www.amgen.com/media/media\_pr\_detail.jsp?releaseID… [Previous page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-patients-family-and-friends/pd-for-patients/11.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/c/discussions-for-patients-family-and-friends/pd-for-patients/11.md?page=4)