Can I travel while I'm on dialysis?
Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, but you must plan ahead. Arrangements can be made for you to get hemodialysis in a center where you are traveling. If you are on peritoneal dialysis, you can take your supplies with you on a short trip or have larger amounts shipped to your destination with backup provided by a local dialysis center. At least a month's notice is usually required.
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University of Michigan Nephrology: Info for PatientsYes. Please tell your social worker. We will need at least 30 days notice for Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
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Adult Renal Dialysis Unit - University Health SystemYes. Dialysis centers are located in every part of the United States and in many foreign countries. The treatment is standardized. You must make an appointment for dialysis treatments at another center before you go. The staff at your center may help you make the appointment. Back to top
Related QuestionsI recently started dialysis and I'm feeling depressed. Is this "normal"?
Frequently Asked QuestionsIt is not unusual to grieve the loss of kidney function. Realizing that your body doesn’t work like it once did is very hard for most people to accept. This can cause some people to feel helpless or dependent on their medical care. As with any serious medical condition, you may also face changes in appetite or sexual desire. In time, patients, their friends and family learn to adapt to a new lifestyle. This may mean some major changes.
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Games InfoA list of transient dialysis centers by state can be found on the Dialysis & Transplantation web site at: http://www.eneph.com/thelist/USStates.asp. All photos, unless otherwise noted, courtesy of the National Kidney Foundation, Jay LaPrete, Mark Serota, Eric Miller and Jason Arnold.
Related QuestionsFor more information about dialysis, see: Which type of dialysis should I have?
Chronic Kidney Disease, SVCMC; New York NYKidney transplant is often a better treatment option for kidney failure because it may allow you to live a fairly normal life. But there are some drawbacks: If no one you know can donate a kidney, the wait for a transplant may be long. You will probably need to have dialysis while you wait for a kidney. It may be difficult to find a good match for your blood and tissue types. Sometimes, even when the match is good, the body rejects the new kidney.
Related QuestionsChronic Kidney DiseaseKidney transplant is often a better treatment option for kidney failure because it may allow you to live a fairly normal life. But there are some drawbacks: If no one you know can donate a kidney, the wait for a transplant may be long. You will probably need to have dialysis while you wait for a kidney. It may be difficult to find a good match for your blood and tissue types. Sometimes, even when the match is good, the body rejects the new kidney.Related Questions
Can I swim on dialysis?
University of Michigan Nephrology: Info for PatientsPossibly. This will depend on several factors. Please discuss your particular situation with your renal team.
Related QuestionsWhat is Peritoneal Dialysis?
InfoPeritoneal Dialysis uses the inside lining of your own abdomen as a natural filter to clean your blood. A surgeon places a soft tube called a catheter in your abdomen. A cleansing fluid called dialysate travels through this tube into your abdomen. Wastes and extra water pass into this dialysate fluid from your blood. After several hours, you remove this fluid from your abdomen through the same tube and start the cleansing process again.
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National Kidney Foundation of Michigan: Learn More - Frequen...You need dialysis when you develop end stage kidney failure-usually by the time you lose about 85 to 90 percent of your kidney function.
Related QuestionsWhat Does Dialysis Do?
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan: Learn More - Frequen...Like healthy kidneys, dialysis keeps your body in balance. Dialysis does the following: Removes waste, salt and extra water to prevent them from building up in the body; keeps a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood, such as potassium, sodium and bicarbonate; helps to control blood pressure.
Related QuestionsWhat type of dialysis should I have?
Chronic Kidney Disease, SVCMC; New York NYThe cause of chronic kidney disease is not always known. But any condition or disease that damages blood vessels or other structures in the kidneys can lead to kidney disease. The most common causes of chronic kidney disease are: Diabetes. Diabetes causes about 35% of all chronic kidney disease. High blood sugar levels caused by diabetes damage blood vessels in the kidneys. If the blood sugar level remains high, this damage gradually reduces the function of the kidneys.
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Adult Renal Dialysis Unit - University Health SystemYou may have some discomfort when the needles are put into your fistula or graft, but most patients have no other problems. The dialysis treatment itself is painless. However, some patients may have a drop in their blood pressure. If this happens, you may feel sick to your stomach, vomit, have a headache or cramps. With frequent treatments, those problems usually go away. Back to top
Related QuestionsIs dialysis expensive?
Adult Renal Dialysis Unit - University Health SystemYes. Dialysis costs a lot of money. However, the federal government pays 80 percent of all dialysis costs for most patients. Private health insurance or state medical aid also help with the costs. Back to top
Related QuestionsWho needs dialysis?
Thoratec - Patients & Families: Vectra VAGMore than 220,000 Americans receive ongoing dialysis with approximately 87% of those receiving hemodialysis. Events leading up to the need for dialysis include loss of kidneys due to birth defects, injury or diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Related QuestionsI'm on Oxygen Therapy & I Have to Travel. What Do I Need to Know Before I Go?
Frequently Asked Questions About Lung Diseases - FAQ About L...Living with a lung disease brings many challenges, especially when you need supplemental oxygen and you want to travel. Find out what you need to know before traveling by air, land and sea. Don't leave home without reading this first. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - ARDS - and Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome - IRDS - are life-threatening conditions caused by low blood oxygen levels in the air sacs - alveoli - of the lungs.
Related QuestionsCan My Travel Agent Book A Dialysis Patient Into Our Group?
Medical Travel, Inc. - Frequently Asked QuestionsYou can use a travel agent but all reservations must be done through our office. We must be contacted first to see if we have dialysis treatment space available for you on the sailing requested. We would prefer to work directly with the patient so that we can coordinate and process all of their travel and special medical needs
Related QuestionsWhat qualifications do dialysis social workers have?
University of Michigan Nephrology: Info for PatientsWe are required to have a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) and be licensed by the State of Michigan. It depends. Yes if you have Medicaid. Not likely if you have private health insurance. Please talk with your insurance company or your social worker.
Related QuestionsWill dialysis affect my ability to have a child?
University of Michigan Nephrology: Info for PatientsThis is an important discussion to have with your nephrologist and social worker to explore the medical and psychosocial aspects of having a child while on dialysis.
Related QuestionsWill dialysis affect my work? School?
University of Michigan Nephrology: Info for PatientsIt could. Your social worker can help in protecting your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We can also help with education and advocacy around Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and vocational rehabilitation.
Related QuestionsWill dialysis impact my family?
University of Michigan Nephrology: Info for PatientsYes. Having a supportive family contributes to your adjustment to dialysis. Social work welcomes the opportunity to work with the whole family on issues and concerns related to your health.
Related QuestionsIs there life after starting dialysis?
University of Michigan Nephrology: Info for PatientsYes. Many patients resume the meaningful activities they have always enjoyed (work, travel, school, raising children/grandchildren, volunteering, gardening, etc) or find new ways to enjoy life.
Related QuestionsWhat if I need dialysis and I have a fear of needles?
Answers to FAQsMany people have a fear of needles, which can also be known as needle phobia. A person with needle phobia can often experience feelings such as anxiety and fear or have a physiological reaction such as fainting, shock or dizziness. These reactions can be caused by exposure to needles, or even the thought of needles or sharp objects.
Related QuestionsCan I go on holiday overseas whilst on dialysis?
Answers to FAQsKidney failure can make travelling difficult but not impossible. You may be able to attend work and social events or enjoy a great holiday with careful planning. If you are thinking about travelling, it is important to first speak to your health care team about the effect that this might have on your health. If you are well enough, a holiday can be a great boost to your confidence and well being. Find out about medical costs in advance.
Related QuestionsKIDNEYMAMC ::Toxic wastes and fluid generated constantly in the body as a result of the metabolic processes are normally excreted by the kidneys. Patients with kidney failure are unable to excrete them and hence they accumulate in the bloodstream and adversely affect the functioning of several organ systems. Dialysis is a process by which the blood is cleared of these substances. There are two forms of dialysis – hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.Related Questions
What is peritoneal dialysis and how does it work?
Adult Renal Dialysis Unit - University Health SystemIn this type of dialysis, your blood is cleaned inside your body. The doctor will do surgery to place a plastic tube called a catheter into your abdomen (belly) to make an access. During the treatment, your abdominal area (called the peritoneal cavity) is slowly filled with dialysate through the catheter. The blood stays in the arteries and veins that line your peritoneal cavity. Extra fluid and waste products are drawn out of your blood and into the dialysate.
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