# Latest **URL:** https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md [Latest](https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.homedialysis.org/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the new HDC Forums](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/welcome-to-the-new-hdc-forums/8)
**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")
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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Intermittent or failing screen on a Fres 5008s - UK - Telford](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/intermittent-or-failing-screen-on-a-fres-5008s-uk-telford/10112)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/intermittent-or-failing-screen-on-a-fres-5008s-uk-telford/10112 "2026-05-03T07:42:15Z")
Posted in the patient thread but curious to see if there are any Fres or machine engineers that have come across this problem. At startup the machine, slips the cursor to the bottom left for a period of time before the … --- ## [I have hopes with the NeoKidney](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/i-have-hopes-with-the-neokidney/10111)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/i-have-hopes-with-the-neokidney/10111 "2026-04-28T16:09:40Z")
Its truly portable, uses very little water and is aimed at short frequent, 4 or 5 times a week sessions. Designed between multiple countries including, the Netherlands (where dialysis was invented), Sweden… --- ## [Screen Failure on Fresenius 5008s](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/screen-failure-on-fresenius-5008s/10110)
**Author:** [@JW77](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/JW77)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/screen-failure-on-fresenius-5008s/10110 "2026-04-28T16:00:58Z")
Hi It seems the screen on my 5008s has failed, cursor skipping skipping. It also seems to have happened to another patient in my area (I’m home dialysis in Shropshire, UK) I’m HOPEING it can be fixed promptly, as I’m h… --- ## [Dialysis and at what point should i be getting help or treatment?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/dialysis-and-at-what-point-should-i-be-getting-help-or-treatment/9849)
**Author:** [@Mark47](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Mark47)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/dialysis-and-at-what-point-should-i-be-getting-help-or-treatment/9849 "2026-01-27T04:03:44Z")
Hi. I am 47 and have been diabetic since i was 9. I have been sitting at around 23 gfr for the past 2 years. About 3 weeks ago blood tests showed raising levels in gfr markers and im now at gfr of 6. I had fistula done a… --- ## [Cannulation Needles](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/cannulation-needles/10092)
**Author:** [@Lisa315](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Lisa315)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/cannulation-needles/10092 "2026-01-19T17:24:05Z")
I’m interested in cannulating with with a 5/8” 15 gauge needles for our home hemodialysis. Our nurse said he’s unable to get that size on his order sheet. Can anyone tell me where I can buy them? I’ve searched online … --- ## [Esrd telehealth](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/esrd-telehealth/9869)
**Author:** [@Tsenciboy](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Tsenciboy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/esrd-telehealth/9869 "2025-11-24T04:38:43Z")
When doing telehealth audio, can I bill 90966 with pos 10 when it is a pd patient? Thank you. --- ## [Frequent low drain alerts from Baxter Machine](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/frequent-low-drain-alerts-from-baxter-machine/9168)
**Author:** [@rhona](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/rhona)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/frequent-low-drain-alerts-from-baxter-machine/9168 "2025-10-07T13:14:59Z")
PD is going quite well, except for two or three low drain alerts a night. Any suggestions on how to correct this annoying problem? --- ## [Challenge with Venous Buttonhole](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/challenge-with-venous-buttonhole/10009)
**Author:** [@mcscaljon](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/mcscaljon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/challenge-with-venous-buttonhole/10009 "2025-08-07T19:39:27Z")
I am my husband caregiver. We are trying to create buttonholes for his fistula. I rarely have issues with the arterial cannulation but have been challenged with the venous BH. The last couple of times with the venous … --- ## [Battery (Solar Generator) backup](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/battery-solar-generator-backup/9871)
**Author:** [@Julio](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Julio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/battery-solar-generator-backup/9871 "2025-07-24T16:26:17Z")
I am looking for information related to Emergency Battery (Solar Generator) back up. I’ve seen and read a few posts on the subject, but most are 5 years or older. One discussion was on the use of Uninterrupted Power Su… --- ## [Dialysis for visitor in US](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/dialysis-for-visitor-in-us/9854)
**Author:** [@nav](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/nav)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/dialysis-for-visitor-in-us/9854 "2025-07-07T22:51:43Z")
Hi My dad is planning to visit us from India, he is undergoing haemodialysis there over last 2 years (twice/week). Has anyone experienced using dialysis facilities such as Davita or others and can share how safe it is … --- ## [Buttonhole clotting issue](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/buttonhole-clotting-issue/9861)
**Author:** [@Evarosa](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Evarosa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2025, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/buttonhole-clotting-issue/9861 "2025-07-06T22:34:56Z")
Hello, I’ve been on haemodialysis for almost 8 years (over 7 years using AV fistula on my forearm). I have been using a buttonhole technique from the beginning. Recently I started having issues with my venous buttonhole… --- ## [NxStage Red 38 Alarms Everywhere - Help](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/nxstage-red-38-alarms-everywhere-help/964)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/nxstage-red-38-alarms-everywhere-help/964 "2025-06-21T19:03:45Z")
Help, Im recently new to the NxStage Machine. Ive been on it about 2 months. Approx 3 days ago, i received a Red Alarm 38 towards the end of my treatment with about 30 minutes left to go. This indicates the Balancing … --- ## [Home Hemodialysis Helpful Tips](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/home-hemodialysis-helpful-tips/9801)
**Author:** [@jenzhng](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/jenzhng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/home-hemodialysis-helpful-tips/9801 "2025-05-30T16:50:04Z")
I write this as a caregiver for my father. For a few months, he was on home hemodialysis modality and it gave him a great amount of freedom to move his dialysis sessions around but he unexpectedly had to go back to in-ce… --- ## [Effluent sample](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/effluent-sample/9784)
**Author:** [@Lory](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Lory)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/effluent-sample/9784 "2025-05-30T16:46:20Z")
How to collect an effluent sample with the Amia machine --- ## [PD cycler slow drain](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cycler-slow-drain/9806)
**Author:** [@Tal](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Tal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-cycler-slow-drain/9806 "2025-05-29T20:33:03Z")
Hi. I got a new cycler sent from baxter 2 weeks ago due to previous one that I’ve had for 4 years failing to start. Since i got the new one I’ve been having slow flow drains. At times taking 50mins to drain. This cuts in… --- ## [Cycler not removing fluid](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/cycler-not-removing-fluid/9798)
**Author:** [@Beatrix129181](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Beatrix129181)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/cycler-not-removing-fluid/9798 "2025-05-11T19:14:28Z")
NxStage cycler not removing fluid. Pre-treatment weight 73kg, dry weight 70kg. Machine set to remove 2kg per max for our clinic. Post treatment weight 73kg. Talked to clinic nurse, she will check treatment info and see i… --- ## [How to lower my blood pressure?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/how-to-lower-my-blood-pressure/9780)
**Author:** [@jamescollingse](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/jamescollingse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/how-to-lower-my-blood-pressure/9780 "2025-05-06T16:56:44Z")
from past few days my blood pressure suddenly increasing so what can i do? --- ## [Tablo keeps beeping, anyone else?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/tablo-keeps-beeping-anyone-else/9771)
**Author:** [@MotherofPigs](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/MotherofPigs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/tablo-keeps-beeping-anyone-else/9771 "2025-04-21T22:28:39Z")
At the beginning of treatments, after cannulation, (the cannulation numbers show that cannulation is good), the machine beeps saying “check arterial”. Has anyone else encountered this? --- ## [New Home Dialysis Clinic](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-home-dialysis-clinic/9740)
**Author:** [@19140](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/19140)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/new-home-dialysis-clinic/9740 "2025-03-27T18:14:53Z")
Hello We are launching a new Home Dialysis Program and would love suggestions on marketing strategies to attract new home patients. Additionally, any advice on the best approach for engaging nephrologist offices to secu… --- ## [Hiring a Home PD nurse any suggestions in the Phila area](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hiring-a-home-pd-nurse-any-suggestions-in-the-phila-area/9741)
**Author:** [@19140](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/19140)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/hiring-a-home-pd-nurse-any-suggestions-in-the-phila-area/9741 "2025-03-27T15:35:31Z")
Hello We are a new PD clinic and in need of Home Dialysis Nurses any suggestion on recruiting very difficult to find --- ## [Use of medoxidil](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/use-of-medoxidil/9762)
**Author:** [@rhona](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/rhona)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/use-of-medoxidil/9762 "2025-03-27T15:24:36Z")
Does anyone have have knowledge or experience about the use of low dose medoxidil for reducing blood pressure and improving kidney function? --- ## [Financial assistance for dental work as a result of dialysis and renal failure medication](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/financial-assistance-for-dental-work-as-a-result-of-dialysis-and-renal-failure-medication/9751)
**Author:** [@Jonathan123](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Jonathan123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/financial-assistance-for-dental-work-as-a-result-of-dialysis-and-renal-failure-medication/9751 "2025-03-18T20:40:24Z")
I suffered from a systemic disease which affected my kidneys ending in renal failure. I was on dialysis for 4 years before I found a donor for a transplant. Dialysis causes loss of saliva and very dry mouth which then … --- ## [NxStage Pureflow causing knocking pipes?](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/nxstage-pureflow-causing-knocking-pipes/8688)
**Author:** [@whynot64](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/whynot64)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/nxstage-pureflow-causing-knocking-pipes/8688 "2025-03-01T15:31:56Z")
I’m a caretaker and we have been at home for a few weeks now. Everything is going great except the pureflow is driving me absolutely bonkers. When it’s running it causes the pipes on the other end of the house to knock… --- ## [Where to find a Certified Hemodialysis Technician](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/where-to-find-a-certified-hemodialysis-technician/9733)
**Author:** [@ChristiD](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/ChristiD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/where-to-find-a-certified-hemodialysis-technician/9733 "2025-02-25T23:59:10Z")
Hello. I am having a very difficult time finding a Certified Hemodialysis Technician for HOME Dialysis in Pleasanton California. Does anyone have a referral or suggestion ? I have already sought help from our current … --- ## [Constant alarms with Claria machine](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/constant-alarms-with-claria-machine/9548)
**Author:** [@rhona](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/rhona)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/constant-alarms-with-claria-machine/9548 "2025-02-24T17:32:37Z")
After more than 18 months on the Claria, and numerous adjustments to the machine setting, we are still getting low drain or check patient line alerts several times a night. We need a review of alerts and settings by an … --- ## [Table for support](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/table-for-support/9718)
**Author:** [@kakibea](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/kakibea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/table-for-support/9718 "2025-02-21T12:58:39Z")
My spouse and I are training for HHD with NXstage system one. I want to prepare our home for this and I have a couple of questions: I wonder what are the dimensions of the table to use to support the machine? I will p… --- ## [PD fluid any thing new](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-fluid-any-thing-new/9706)
**Author:** [@Daron](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/Daron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/pd-fluid-any-thing-new/9706 "2025-02-06T15:32:25Z")
Hello I’ve been on the PD machine for a year now and have always been curious weather there has been any advances on the dialysis fluid we are using because what I’ve noticed this is quite an old procedure --- ## [Tablo, Solo Home Hemodialysis, FDA approval for or Clinical Trial](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/tablo-solo-home-hemodialysis-fda-approval-for-or-clinical-trial/9698)
**Author:** [@GeorgeChinSR](https://forums.homedialysis.org/u/GeorgeChinSR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://forums.homedialysis.org/t/tablo-solo-home-hemodialysis-fda-approval-for-or-clinical-trial/9698 "2025-01-31T03:27:38Z")
Is Tablo FDA approved for Solo Home HemoDialysis or have a Solo Home HemoDialysis Clinical Trial underway? I was trained and approved for Home HemoDialysis on the NxStage machine, and have done 3 years of Solo on NxStag… [Next page](https://forums.homedialysis.org/latest.md?page=1)