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» Laurel80 - Kidney Failure

I am wondering if there is a certain age where Dr.s stop dialyzing and transplanting patients? My son got a transplant when he was 18 and is doing very well, but I have a neighbor who is 79 and in end stage renal failure and her family has asked me what I think the Dr. will do. I told them that the Dr would have to look at the whole picture before he could make any decisions, and that I would help them in any way I could. I would be afraid to tell them that I don't think she would be a candidate for a transplant, considering her age and other medical conditions. I would love to get some information from you on when Dr.s won't consider a person a transplant candidate. Thanks

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» dkc69 - Kidney Question

I need a little help understanding dialysis. Kidney Specialist said to receive dialysis you need to be a 9, the patient is a 10 and going downhill everyday. I don't understand what the difference between a 9 and 10 are.

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» smstewart - Kidney Failure ( Getting water blisters and sores) ????

My grandfather was diagnosed with kidney failure about 1 month ago. He originally started to break out in sores all over his body but now it has escalated to water blisters.
He keeps getting sent to numerous doctors which don't seem to want to do anything.

I was wondering if there is anything that can be done to help clear up the sores and blisters?

my grandfather also has Diabetes and has had 3 heart attacks.

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» Charlierose12 - Kidney Failure/Mother in-law

I just found out last week, that my mother in-law has got kidney failure. I have no idea what is it, or how severe it is. I do know, they had told her she has calcium deposits on her kidney's, and she will need dialisis treatments. She has diabetes also. My question to anyone out there is, how long is the course of this disease, and does it kill? I have to break the news to ex. husband and I need to know more. I won't be talking to him till June 22. Thanks!

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