# Welcome

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## [About the Welcome category](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/about-the-welcome-category/11)

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**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-welcome-category/11 "2017-07-03T21:25:36Z")

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## [Welcome to the new HDC Forums](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-to-the-new-hdc-forums/8)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-to-the-new-hdc-forums/8 "2017-07-06T13:55:24Z")

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Welcome to the new HDC Forums! Note that existing users will have to reset their passwords in order to be able to log in. We apologize for the hassle, but we think you will find the new forum system worth the trouble! H…

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## [Welcome: New to forum](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-new-to-forum/9141)

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**Author:** [@BasBiomed1](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/BasBiomed1)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-new-to-forum/9141 "2025-01-30T23:32:55Z")

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Hello, My name is Sebastian I’m new here

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## [New to Dialysis and Have Concerns](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-to-dialysis-and-have-concerns/8343)

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**Author:** [@Hodinator](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Hodinator)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-to-dialysis-and-have-concerns/8343 "2022-03-09T20:00:47Z")

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Hello Good People, I am 67 and was told my eGFR has dropped to 30 and that I may need dialysis or a transplant soon. They are going to do an ultrasound to rule out a blockage. I have had type II diabetes for over 20 ye…

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## [Guest Interaction and Involvement](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/guest-interaction-and-involvement/2100)

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**Author:** [@Brian\_Frick](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Brian_Frick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2009, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/guest-interaction-and-involvement/2100 "2009-07-28T10:48:53Z")

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We encourage guests who come to our site to read these message boards and interact with registered members. In order to cut down on spammers' abuse of our message boards, we have begun moderating all guest posts. This wi…

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## [Message Board Rules](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/message-board-rules/28)

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**Author:** [@Dori\_Schatell](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Dori_Schatell)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2004, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/message-board-rules/28 "2004-06-10T11:26:29Z")

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Home Dialysis Central is a one-stop resource for patients and professionals who want to learn more about home dialysis options–what they are, where you can find them, and why you might want to choose one. You’ll find de…