Today didn't go so well. There was pain at the site just about the whole time. Finally it blew (infiltrated). I felt something on my arm and looked down to discover it was bleeding. Although I had an hour left on my time, they opted to take me off. Fortunately I did not have much excess fluid to begin with and I was almost at my dry weight already. It made a little knot and bruised some more. I can't help but be a little discouraged. I had hoped the new fistula was going to be the answer to the problems I've had. Looks like problems are just a fact whatever I do. This new arm sure is tender and more sensitive than my left one ever was. ouchie!
Any and all prayers gratefully accepted.
Donate Life
More Problems
I'm getting sooo tired of this . . . .
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Left-PKD Right-Normal Kidney
Swollen Feet before dialysis
Under control with Medication now
Gout
Controled with medication
AV Fistula Access
Mine is in the Upper Arm
Dialysis Needle
Two are used - outflow and inflow
Dialysis Machine
Our stations are exactly like this except no curtains.
Catheter Access
For temporary use
5 comments:
Mom, I'm so sorry. I don't know what you are going through but I think I *might* understand some of the frustration (I'm up at 2am with intense pain in my foot, gout is back). I love you a lot and am praying.
A fistula infiltrate is NOT fun; I had 3 of them when I was on dialysis. Ironically, 2 occurred several hours into the treatment. I bruise easily, and my whole upper arm would be covered with bruising.
I found that applying heat helped with the pain and to resolve the hematoma from the infiltrate.
That's odd. They told me to put ice on it. I'll try the heat if/when it happens again. Thanks.
Actually, ice is good to start, but then after a day or so, I applied heat 2-3 times per day. The ice numbs the area and decreases the pain, and the heat allows for the blood that's leaked into the tissues to be reabsorbed more quickly.
Thanks for that bit of info. I'm trying it now.
Post a Comment