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How bad is dialysis on your body? I keep seeing people say it makes your condition worst.

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Milwaukee, WI
March 7
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If your Nephrologist recommends dialyses it is because your kidneys no longer function or the level of function is not possible to sistain life. Dialysis is a life sustaining procedure needed to remove toxins in your blood. It becomes a choice between dialyis or death. Only you can decide which out come you want.

March 10
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March 7
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How does dialysis affect the body?

Dialysis is a life-saving treatment that filters waste from your blood when your kidneys can't do it effectively. While it's essential for managing kidney failure, it can come with some challenges that affect how you feel.

Some people experience side effects from dialysis itself, including:

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How does dialysis affect the body?

Dialysis is a life-saving treatment that filters waste from your blood when your kidneys can't do it effectively. While it's essential for managing kidney failure, it can come with some challenges that affect how you feel.

Some people experience side effects from dialysis itself, including:

* Brain fog or trouble thinking clearly
* Fluid shifts and pressure changes in the body
* Mental health challenges like anxiety or depression
* Physical fatigue

About half of people on dialysis experience anxiety, depression, or both. This can stem from the stress of managing the condition and the time demands of treatment.

It's important to understand that dialysis doesn't make kidney disease worse—it's actually helping keep you alive by doing the work your kidneys can't. However, the underlying kidney disease continues to progress, and the treatment itself can feel demanding both physically and emotionally.

Working closely with your nephrology team can help manage side effects and improve your quality of life while on dialysis. They can address specific symptoms and help you find ways to feel better during treatment.

March 7

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