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29/12/2008 20:54:31

willis

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Hi guys, hope everyone had a great xmas, hard to believe it's been and gone so quickly!I was relieved to get through xmas without any major health events although my major complaint at the moment is being unable to sleep!I go to bed ready for sleep but end up laying there literally for hours tossing & turning and when I eventually do sleep I continually wake up. When it's time to get up I feel like I've ran a marathon and around mid morning I hit a brick wall and I can fall asleep at the drop of a hat! Would love to have a full night's sleep. Is insomnia indictative of CKD? Is anyone experiencing lack of sleep if so I"d love to hear from or maybe someone has some ideas how I could improve my sleep ( believe me I have tried a few different ideas ) HELP!!!!!!

18/01/2009 19:23:57

Jeremy

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Hey Willis,

Sounds rather un-groovy-like that you can't sleep!! lol I tend to have a similar issue, except I might not be able to sleep because I don't go to bed at proper hours!! lol The other night I was up til 5am, because I had a neck ache from dialysis.. sitting for hours is quite uncomfortable..

19/01/2009 00:11:41

willis

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Hi Jeremy,
It was nice to hear from you, sorry to hear you're having sleeping problems too, my sleepless nights continue but now the itchig has set in!Does it sound like I'm whingeing? Hope not, but I think it's fair enough to state it all gets to be a bit of a pain now or then. I take it that you are on heamo dialysis? How long if you don't mind me asking? My nephro expects me to start by feb'. I intend to train to have it at home, he wants me to dialyse every second night. Are you feeling the benefits of dialysis? I've heard so many different reactions and responses to it.

27/01/2009 14:44:37

Jeremy

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Sup willis!

It's no big problem.. It just means I don't sleep at night some nights, and i'll sleep through the day some days.. however, that will have to change when I start tafe!! No more midday naps.. It doesn't sound like you're whinging at all.. You're observing an issue you're having and discussing it.. that's the whole point of hte forums, right?

I'm on Haemodialysis at home. I've been on dialysis for a year, and on haemo since June?

You're not on dialysis yet? Well, no wonder you're feeling crappy.. I remember just before I was on dialysis.. I felt like crap, and everything, even my memory was shot! Everything got better after I started treatment. Considering how I felt without dialysis.. Definitely feeling the benefits.. Home dialysis is good, but doing it at the dialysis centre isn't bad either.. Both have good aspects and bad.. It's nice to be around that many lovely people while you're on dialysis.. makes you feel more comfortable.. At home, I find it a little lonely.. Even with family around..

But, primarily, dialysis keeps us alive. And it succeeds. Although, we might not feel as great as we were when our kidneys were fine. It's better than the alternative! And when you're still able to participate in your own fulfilling life. The little things that might seem annoying turn out not to be much of a problem.

What differing reactions and responses have you heard?

04/02/2009 11:18:54

willis

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Hey Jeremy,

Well where to start... differing reactions and responses after commencing dialysis have mainly been increased skin itch,infection, increased fatigue and soggy fistula sights?? Trying hard to stay positive though as I saw my nephrologist on monday and now have a GFR of 11 (uck!!). Certainly explains as to why I've been feeling as crap as I have lately. My itch has increased, just as well it's summer as I tend to seek relief in a cool shower... not sure if it's the pressure of the water on my body (which I have going at full pelt I might add) or by being able to give my body a good rub with towel when drying off... probably the combination of both! I can certainly relate to your comment on your memory been shot, it frustrates the hell out of me... couldn't recall where I parked my car this morning. I have also noticed a burning sensation in my feet???

No haven't started dialysis yet but it's just around the corner and honestly I have reached a point and I never thought I would be feeling so accepting where I'm saying BRING IT ON!!!! I'm tired of being sick and tired I am truly looking forward to some relief. Dialysis in a center is really not an option for me as I live in a small rural town and my major center is 3hrs away. My self dialysis training is being planned right at the moment which I've been told can take anywhwere from 4 to 8 weeks depending how I'm coping and responding. I will dialyise every second night for up to 8hours.... I'm sure it will be quite some time before will be comfortable in sleeping while this is going on!!!!

I'm also very grateful for this sight as it really helps to have contact with people who truly have an understanding... I don't feel so alone, that's not to say I don't have wonderful support from my family because I certainly do but I'm sure you know where I'm coming from!

Have you started your tafe course yet???? Hope all is going well for you!

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