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Life Span of People on Peritoneal Dialysis with 13% Renal Function

Life Span of People on Peritoneal Dialysis with 13% Renal Function

My mother is 60 years old and is diabetic.Next month,she will begin peritoneal dialysis. She only has 13% renal function left. I am wondering what the possible life span is for her. Any estimates will be appreciated....Read More

Treatment for People with Single Kidney And Creatinine 3.5

Treatment for People with Single Kidney And Creatinine 3.5

I was born with one single kidney.However,my kidney was not working well.A recent blood work result showed that my creatinine increased to 3.5.I am wondering is there any effective treatment for my condition?...Read More

Delay Dialysis in Diabetic Nephropathy Induced Kidney Failure

Delay Dialysis in Diabetic Nephropathy Induced Kidney Failure

I am 28 years old female, suffering from Kidney Failure due to diabetic nephropathy.My creatinine reaches 6.5.Can I postpone the onset of dialysis until I find a compatible donor?...Read More

Alternative Treatment for Dialysis Patients with Kidney Shrinking

Alternative Treatment for Dialysis Patients with Kidney Shrinking

I started dialysis 3 days before after long treatment.My kidneys are shrinking seriously.I hope I can find an alternative treatment to help me get rid of dialysis....Read More

Nephrotic Syndrome And FSGS,Diabetes for 20 Years

Nephrotic Syndrome And FSGS,Diabetes for 20 Years

I have nephrotic syndrome and FSGS.I have lived with diabetes for 20 years.What is the treatment for my condition?...Read More

Diabetes And Creatinine 6,Does a Person Need Dialysis

Diabetes And Creatinine 6,Does a Person Need Dialysis

My father is a diabetes sufferer with creatinine 6.Does he need dialysis?...Read More

Diabetes,Creatinine 6.7 with GFR 10,How to Avoid Dialysis

Diabetes,Creatinine 6.7 with GFR 10,How to Avoid Dialysis

My wife is a diabetes sufferer.Her creatinine increases to 6.7 and GFR is 10.She was just told that she needs dialysis.Can she avoid dialysis?...Read More

Is Dialysis the only Treatment for Creatinine 8

Is Dialysis the only Treatment for Creatinine 8

My sisters creatinine is 8 according to recent lab result. Doctors advice is to undergo dialysis.Is there any other option?...Read More