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WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO Canned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, cheese puffs. Foods with seasoning packets (like ramen noodles, mac and cheese, flavored rice,or
SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure.KIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be called conservative managementwith no dialysis.
OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis. JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e JUST THE FACTS: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION What is depression? Depression is a state of mind where none of the things that used to make you happy work any more. It is sometimes called “the blues” or being “down in the dumps.” HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY home. Find hope, information and options for a good life with kidney disease. Life Options is a program of research, research-based education, and outreach founded in 1993 to help people live long and live well with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn about kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE 15 Symptoms of Kidney Disease. 1. Fatigue – being tired all of the time. Why this happens: Healthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'- ro-po'- uh-tin), or EPO, that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less EPO. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, yourmuscles and
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO Canned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, cheese puffs. Foods with seasoning packets (like ramen noodles, mac and cheese, flavored rice,or
SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure.KIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be called conservative managementwith no dialysis.
OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis. JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e JUST THE FACTS: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION What is depression? Depression is a state of mind where none of the things that used to make you happy work any more. It is sometimes called “the blues” or being “down in the dumps.” VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS Vascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access. An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. There are three types of vascular access for HD: An arteriovenous (AV) fistula. A surgeon links an artery to a vein under the skin of your arm. CONCLUSION & RESOURCES Conclusion and Resources. In the U.S., millions of people are living with chronic kidney disease. Unlike some other illnesses, CKD can be treated, and you can live a good life. As you have learned, knowledge is power.You have options for treatment that can help you live thelife you want.
BOOKLETS - LIFEOPTIONS.ORG What You Need to Know to Keep Your Fistula Healthy. This 8-page booklet uses simple text and pictures to describe an arteriovenous fistula (AVF). There is a step-by-step explanation of how to use a fistula for dalysis, as well as descriptions of common AVF problems and what patients can do to keep their fistulas healthy. AvailableLanguages.
SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. PATIENT INTERESTS CHECKLISTS Patient Interests Checklist. Use these checklists to show clinic staff the things you’d like to learn more about related to kidney disease. Download the checklist that fits you. For people with chronic kidney disease, not on dialysis. For people on dialysis for 0–3 months. For people on dialysis 4–12 months. For people on dialysis for OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis.CAUSES AND STAGES
Learning about your kidneys is a way to feel more in control of your life and health again. In this section, we will cover What kidneys do, Stages of CKD and symptoms ,Medicines you may take ,Steps you can take to protect your kidney function ,Common blood and urine tests, andwhat they mean
BLOOD AND URINE TESTS The normal serum creatinine range is 0.6–1.1 mg/dL in women and 0.7–1.3 mg/dL in men. Creatinine Clearance. This test compares creatinine in your blood and urine. The difference shows how well your kidneys work. You may need to collect your urine for 24 hours in a jug. Normal creatinine clearance is 88–128 mL/min for healthy womenand 97
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS One reason for fatigue can be anemia, a shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. People with CKD often have anemia because damaged kidneys make less of a hormone called erythropoietin (epoetin, or EPO). EPO tells the bone marrow to make new red blood cells. Without a fresh supply of red blood cells, the body has less oxygen. LIVING THE LIFE YOU WANT Disclaimer. Living the Life You Want. is a guide for people who have chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. Use of this booklet does not replace the need to talk with your own doctor and healthcare teamabout your
HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. Treatment options that can help people feel their best 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE When you know the symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD), you can get treatment and feel your best. CKD symptoms can be subtle. Some people don’t have any symptoms — or don’t think they do. WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO When you have CKD, one way to feel better and protect your kidneys is to take a fresh look at what you eat. See if you might want to make some changes to your diet. Your care team may give you some tips asKIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be called conservative managementwith no dialysis.
SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS Vascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access.An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS The word “dialysis” may sound scary, but it does not mean “die”. Dialysis lets you live. Dialysis can save your life—and change it. Be sure that you can keep doing the things you value most. IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. Treatment options that can help people feel their best 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE When you know the symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD), you can get treatment and feel your best. CKD symptoms can be subtle. Some people don’t have any symptoms — or don’t think they do. WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO When you have CKD, one way to feel better and protect your kidneys is to take a fresh look at what you eat. See if you might want to make some changes to your diet. Your care team may give you some tips asKIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be called conservative managementwith no dialysis.
SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS Vascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access.An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS The word “dialysis” may sound scary, but it does not mean “die”. Dialysis lets you live. Dialysis can save your life—and change it. Be sure that you can keep doing the things you value most. IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS Vascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access.An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS The word “dialysis” may sound scary, but it does not mean “die”. Dialysis lets you live. Dialysis can save your life—and change it. Be sure that you can keep doing the things you value most. BOOKLETS - LIFEOPTIONS.ORG What You Need to Know to Keep Your Catheter Healthy. This 8-page booklet uses simple text and pictures to describe venous catheters. There is a step-by-step explanation of how to use a catheter for dialysis, as well as descriptions of common problems and what patients can do to keep their catheters healthy.CAUSES AND STAGES
Learning about your kidneys is a way to feel more in control of your life and health again. In this section, we will cover What kidneys do, Stages of CKD and symptoms ,Medicines you may take ,Steps you can take to protect your kidney function ,Common blood and urine tests, andwhat they mean
CONCLUSION & RESOURCES Conclusion and Resources. In the U.S., millions of people are living with chronic kidney disease. Unlike some other illnesses, CKD can be treated, and you can live a good life. As you have learned, knowledge is power.You have options for treatment that can help you live thelife you want.
BLOOD AND URINE TESTS Measures of Anemia Normal levels Hematocrit (Hct) Hct is the percent of blood that is made up of red blood cells. This test can be used to check for anemia.. The normal Hct level is 36–44% for healthy women and 40–50% for healthy men. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Frequently Asked Questions. When people are told they have chronic kidney disease (CKD), the first questions they often have are How long will I live? and How well will I live? This section answers these and other questions about CKD, while also presenting thoughts frompatients.
PATIENT INTERESTS CHECKLISTS Use these checklists to show clinic staff the things you’d like to learn more about related to kidney disease. Download the checklistthat fits you.
LIVING THE LIFE YOU WANT Disclaimer. Living the Life You Want. is a guide for people who have chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. Use of this booklet does not replace the need to talk with your own doctor and healthcare teamabout your
HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY home. Find hope, information and options for a good life with kidney disease. Life Options is a program of research, research-based education, and outreach founded in 1993 to help people live long and live well with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn about kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE 15 Symptoms of Kidney Disease. 1. Fatigue – being tired all of the time. Why this happens: Healthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'- ro-po'- uh-tin), or EPO, that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less EPO. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, yourmuscles and
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO Canned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, cheese puffs. Foods with seasoning packets (like ramen noodles, mac and cheese, flavored rice,or
SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure.CAUSES AND STAGES
Learning about your kidneys is a way to feel more in control of your life and health again. In this section, we will cover What kidneys do, Stages of CKD and symptoms ,Medicines you may take ,Steps you can take to protect your kidney function ,Common blood and urine tests, andwhat they mean
BLOOD AND URINE TESTS The normal serum creatinine range is 0.6–1.1 mg/dL in women and 0.7–1.3 mg/dL in men. Creatinine Clearance. This test compares creatinine in your blood and urine. The difference shows how well your kidneys work. You may need to collect your urine for 24 hours in a jug. Normal creatinine clearance is 88–128 mL/min for healthy womenand 97
OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSEE MORE ON LIFEOPTIONS.ORG A GUIDE FOR THE NEPHROLOGIST ialysis patients typically have low exercise capacity, which limits their potential for rehabilitation. The causes are both physiological (eg, anemia)and behavioral (eg, physical inactivity).Rationale. JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY home. Find hope, information and options for a good life with kidney disease. Life Options is a program of research, research-based education, and outreach founded in 1993 to help people live long and live well with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn about kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE 15 Symptoms of Kidney Disease. 1. Fatigue – being tired all of the time. Why this happens: Healthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'- ro-po'- uh-tin), or EPO, that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less EPO. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, yourmuscles and
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO Canned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, cheese puffs. Foods with seasoning packets (like ramen noodles, mac and cheese, flavored rice,or
SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure.CAUSES AND STAGES
Learning about your kidneys is a way to feel more in control of your life and health again. In this section, we will cover What kidneys do, Stages of CKD and symptoms ,Medicines you may take ,Steps you can take to protect your kidney function ,Common blood and urine tests, andwhat they mean
BLOOD AND URINE TESTS The normal serum creatinine range is 0.6–1.1 mg/dL in women and 0.7–1.3 mg/dL in men. Creatinine Clearance. This test compares creatinine in your blood and urine. The difference shows how well your kidneys work. You may need to collect your urine for 24 hours in a jug. Normal creatinine clearance is 88–128 mL/min for healthy womenand 97
OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSEE MORE ON LIFEOPTIONS.ORG A GUIDE FOR THE NEPHROLOGIST ialysis patients typically have low exercise capacity, which limits their potential for rehabilitation. The causes are both physiological (eg, anemia)and behavioral (eg, physical inactivity).Rationale. JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t eRESOURCE LIBRARY
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. Treatment options that can help people feel their best and live as long as possible if BOOKLETS - LIFEOPTIONS.ORG What You Need to Know to Keep Your Fistula Healthy. This 8-page booklet uses simple text and pictures to describe an arteriovenous fistula (AVF). There is a step-by-step explanation of how to use a fistula for dalysis, as well as descriptions of common AVF problems and what patients can do to keep their fistulas healthy. AvailableLanguages.
CAUSES AND STAGES
Learning about your kidneys is a way to feel more in control of your life and health again. In this section, we will cover What kidneys do, Stages of CKD and symptoms ,Medicines you may take ,Steps you can take to protect your kidney function ,Common blood and urine tests, andwhat they mean
LIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILURE To live well after kidney failure: Keep a positive attitude — focus on what is good in your life. Learn all you can — be your own expert. Find people who can support you — in person or online. Take action — be a partner in your own health. Having a chronic diseasecan make it
PATIENT INTERESTS CHECKLISTS Patient Interests Checklist. Use these checklists to show clinic staff the things you’d like to learn more about related to kidney disease. Download the checklist that fits you. For people with chronic kidney disease, not on dialysis. For people on dialysis for 0–3 months. For people on dialysis 4–12 months. For people on dialysis for HOW TO HAVE A GOOD LIFE How to Have a Good Life. “ Things that I thought were important no longer matter to me. Money, cars, and things mean nothing. Now, I sit still and look at clouds. I listen to birds. I smell flowers and enjoy a good breeze with my granddaughter.”. Paul G. At stage 3 CKD, you may have an 80% chance of never having kidney failure — IF you CONCLUSION & RESOURCES Conclusion and Resources. In the U.S., millions of people are living with chronic kidney disease. Unlike some other illnesses, CKD can be treated, and you can live a good life. As you have learned, knowledge is power.You have options for treatment that can help you live thelife you want.
JUST THE FACTS: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION What is depression? Depression is a state of mind where none of the things that used to make you happy work any more. It is sometimes called “the blues” or being “down in the dumps.” IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive JUST THE FACTS: SKIN AND HAIRPROBLEMS ON DIALYSIS Just the Facts: Skin and HairProblems on Dialysis March 2005 How does dialysis affect my skin? Many people on dialysis have skin changes. The skin may seem more fragile—it may HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY home. Find hope, information and options for a good life with kidney disease. Life Options is a program of research, research-based education, and outreach founded in 1993 to help people live long and live well with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn about kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE 15 Symptoms of Kidney Disease. 1. Fatigue – being tired all of the time. Why this happens: Healthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'- ro-po'- uh-tin), or EPO, that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less EPO. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, yourmuscles and
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO Canned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, cheese puffs. Foods with seasoning packets (like ramen noodles, mac and cheese, flavored rice,or
KIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis. JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e JUST THE FACTS: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION What is depression? Depression is a state of mind where none of the things that used to make you happy work any more. It is sometimes called “the blues” or being “down in the dumps.” IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY home. Find hope, information and options for a good life with kidney disease. Life Options is a program of research, research-based education, and outreach founded in 1993 to help people live long and live well with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn about kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE 15 Symptoms of Kidney Disease. 1. Fatigue – being tired all of the time. Why this happens: Healthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'- ro-po'- uh-tin), or EPO, that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less EPO. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, yourmuscles and
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO Canned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, cheese puffs. Foods with seasoning packets (like ramen noodles, mac and cheese, flavored rice,or
KIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis. JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e JUST THE FACTS: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION What is depression? Depression is a state of mind where none of the things that used to make you happy work any more. It is sometimes called “the blues” or being “down in the dumps.” IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. BOOKLETS - LIFEOPTIONS.ORG What You Need to Know to Keep Your Graft Healthy. This 8-page booklet uses simple text and pictures to describe arteriovenous grafts. There is a step-by-step explanation of how to use a graft for dialysis, as well as descriptions of common problems and what patients can do to PATIENT INTERESTS CHECKLISTS Patient Interests Checklist. Use these checklists to show clinic staff the things you’d like to learn more about related to kidney disease. Download the checklist that fits you. For people with chronic kidney disease, not on dialysis. For people on dialysis for 0–3 months. For people on dialysis 4–12 months. For people on dialysis for VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS Vascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access. An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. There are three types of vascular access for HD: An arteriovenous (AV) fistula. A surgeon links an artery to a vein under the skin of your arm.CAUSES AND STAGES
Learning about your kidneys is a way to feel more in control of your life and health again. In this section, we will cover What kidneys do, Stages of CKD and symptoms ,Medicines you may take ,Steps you can take to protect your kidney function ,Common blood and urine tests, andwhat they mean
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS One reason for fatigue can be anemia, a shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. People with CKD often have anemia because damaged kidneys make less of a hormone called erythropoietin (epoetin, or EPO). EPO tells the bone marrow to make new red blood cells. Without a fresh supply of red blood cells, the body has less oxygen. BLOOD AND URINE TESTS The normal serum creatinine range is 0.6–1.1 mg/dL in women and 0.7–1.3 mg/dL in men. Creatinine Clearance. This test compares creatinine in your blood and urine. The difference shows how well your kidneys work. You may need to collect your urine for 24 hours in a jug. Normal creatinine clearance is 88–128 mL/min for healthy womenand 97
LEARNING HOW TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE IN SPITE OF KIDNEY 1 eople with kidney failure can lead full, active lives. You can, too! Learning how to live a good life in spite of kidney failure is what rehabilitation is all about. LIVING THE LIFE YOU WANT Disclaimer. Living the Life You Want. is a guide for people who have chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. Use of this booklet does not replace the need to talk with your own doctor and healthcare teamabout your
A GUIDE FOR THE NEPHROLOGIST ialysis patients typically have low exercise capacity, which limits their potential for rehabilitation. The causes are both physiological (eg, anemia)and behavioral (eg, physical inactivity).Rationale. HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY home. Find hope, information and options for a good life with kidney disease. Life Options is a program of research, research-based education, and outreach founded in 1993 to help people live long and live well with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn about kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE 15 Symptoms of Kidney Disease. 1. Fatigue – being tired all of the time. Why this happens: Healthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'- ro-po'- uh-tin), or EPO, that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less EPO. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, yourmuscles and
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO Canned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, cheese puffs. Foods with seasoning packets (like ramen noodles, mac and cheese, flavored rice,or
KIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis. JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e JUST THE FACTS: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION What is depression? Depression is a state of mind where none of the things that used to make you happy work any more. It is sometimes called “the blues” or being “down in the dumps.” IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARY home. Find hope, information and options for a good life with kidney disease. Life Options is a program of research, research-based education, and outreach founded in 1993 to help people live long and live well with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Learn about kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE 15 Symptoms of Kidney Disease. 1. Fatigue – being tired all of the time. Why this happens: Healthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'- ro-po'- uh-tin), or EPO, that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less EPO. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, yourmuscles and
WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO Canned vegetables (rinse well, or try frozen instead) Condiments, like ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and salad dressings. Cottage cheese and some other cheeses. Pretzels, chips, cheese puffs. Foods with seasoning packets (like ramen noodles, mac and cheese, flavored rice,or
KIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS Dialysis works by using chemical principles found in all of nature: Diffusion. Wastes will diffuse (pass through) pores in the membrane, because the level of wastes in the dialysate is less than the level in the blood. Diffusion will go on until the waste levels are the same on both sides. Osmosis. JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e JUST THE FACTS: DEALING WITH DEPRESSION What is depression? Depression is a state of mind where none of the things that used to make you happy work any more. It is sometimes called “the blues” or being “down in the dumps.” IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive BOOKLETS - LIFEOPTIONS.ORG What You Need to Know to Keep Your Graft Healthy. This 8-page booklet uses simple text and pictures to describe arteriovenous grafts. There is a step-by-step explanation of how to use a graft for dialysis, as well as descriptions of common problems and what patients can do to VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS Vascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access. An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. There are three types of vascular access for HD: An arteriovenous (AV) fistula. A surgeon links an artery to a vein under the skin of your arm. SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. CONCLUSION & RESOURCES Conclusion and Resources. In the U.S., millions of people are living with chronic kidney disease. Unlike some other illnesses, CKD can be treated, and you can live a good life. As you have learned, knowledge is power.You have options for treatment that can help you live thelife you want.
PATIENT INTERESTS CHECKLISTS Patient Interests Checklist. Use these checklists to show clinic staff the things you’d like to learn more about related to kidney disease. Download the checklist that fits you. For people with chronic kidney disease, not on dialysis. For people on dialysis for 0–3 months. For people on dialysis 4–12 months. For people on dialysis for BLOOD AND URINE TESTS The normal serum creatinine range is 0.6–1.1 mg/dL in women and 0.7–1.3 mg/dL in men. Creatinine Clearance. This test compares creatinine in your blood and urine. The difference shows how well your kidneys work. You may need to collect your urine for 24 hours in a jug. Normal creatinine clearance is 88–128 mL/min for healthy womenand 97
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS One reason for fatigue can be anemia, a shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells. People with CKD often have anemia because damaged kidneys make less of a hormone called erythropoietin (epoetin, or EPO). EPO tells the bone marrow to make new red blood cells. Without a fresh supply of red blood cells, the body has less oxygen. A GUIDE FOR THE NEPHROLOGIST ialysis patients typically have low exercise capacity, which limits their potential for rehabilitation. The causes are both physiological (eg, anemia)and behavioral (eg, physical inactivity).Rationale. LIVING THE LIFE YOU WANT Disclaimer. Living the Life You Want. is a guide for people who have chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. Use of this booklet does not replace the need to talk with your own doctor and healthcare teamabout your
LEARNING HOW TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE IN SPITE OF KIDNEY 1 eople with kidney failure can lead full, active lives. You can, too! Learning how to live a good life in spite of kidney failure is what rehabilitation is all about. HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARYLIFE OPTIONS NETWORKLIFE OPTIONS GRANDVIEWLIFE OPTIONS GREEN HILLSLIFE OPTIONS FOR SENIORSLIFE OPTIONS CLINICLIFE OPTIONS GRANDVIEW WA Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. Treatment options that can help people feel their best and live as long as possible if WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO When you have CKD, one way to feel better and protect your kidneys is to take a fresh look at what you eat. See if you might want to make some changes to your diet. Your care team may give you some tips as 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE When you know the symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD), you can get treatment and feel your best. CKD symptoms can be subtle. Somepeople
KIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS Vascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access.An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. LIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILURE You may have found out about your kidney disease too late to do much about it. Or, the disease that is attacking your kidneys may not respond to your best efforts to slow it down. It may help you to know that you do have options to live—and you can have a good life. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS The word “dialysis” may sound scary, but it does not mean “die”. Dialysis lets you live. Dialysis can save your life—and change it. Be sure that you can keep doing the things you value most. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSEE MORE ON LIFEOPTIONS.ORGNEW LIFE OPTIONSLIFE OPTIONS GRANDVIEWLIFE OPTIONS NETWORK BLOOD AND URINE TESTS Measures of Anemia Normal levels Hematocrit (Hct) Hct is the percent of blood that is made up of red blood cells. This test can be used to check for anemia.. The normal Hct level is 36–44% for healthy women and 40–50% for healthy men. HOME LEARN ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASELIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILUREFOR KIDNEY PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE LIBRARYLIFE OPTIONS NETWORKLIFE OPTIONS GRANDVIEWLIFE OPTIONS GREEN HILLSLIFE OPTIONS FOR SENIORSLIFE OPTIONS CLINICLIFE OPTIONS GRANDVIEW WA Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. Treatment options that can help people feel their best and live as long as possible if WHAT TO EAT AND WHAT NOT TO When you have CKD, one way to feel better and protect your kidneys is to take a fresh look at what you eat. See if you might want to make some changes to your diet. Your care team may give you some tips as 15 SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY DISEASE When you know the symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD), you can get treatment and feel your best. CKD symptoms can be subtle. Somepeople
KIDNEY FAILURE
Dialysis does not always help people live longer. For some, the best way to treat kidney failure may be to let nature take its course. We call this comfort care. It may also be SLOWING KIDNEY DISEASE Slowing Kidney Disease. Having your kidneys work — even a little — can help you feel better and live longer. If you can slow your CKD, you can delay the need for treatment of kidney failure. VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS Vascular Access for Hemodialysis. Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access.An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. LIVING WITH KIDNEY FAILURE You may have found out about your kidney disease too late to do much about it. Or, the disease that is attacking your kidneys may not respond to your best efforts to slow it down. It may help you to know that you do have options to live—and you can have a good life. OPTIONS FOR DIALYSIS The word “dialysis” may sound scary, but it does not mean “die”. Dialysis lets you live. Dialysis can save your life—and change it. Be sure that you can keep doing the things you value most. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSEE MORE ON LIFEOPTIONS.ORGNEW LIFE OPTIONSLIFE OPTIONS GRANDVIEWLIFE OPTIONS NETWORK BLOOD AND URINE TESTS Measures of Anemia Normal levels Hematocrit (Hct) Hct is the percent of blood that is made up of red blood cells. This test can be used to check for anemia.. The normal Hct level is 36–44% for healthy women and 40–50% for healthy men.HOME
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Kidney disease symptoms, risk factors, and how to protect kidney function. Treatment options that can help people feel their best and live as long as possible if BOOKLETS - LIFEOPTIONS.ORG What You Need to Know to Keep Your Catheter Healthy. This 8-page booklet uses simple text and pictures to describe venous catheters. There is a step-by-step explanation of how to use a catheter for dialysis, as well as descriptions of common problems and what patients can do to keep their catheters healthy.CAUSES AND STAGES
Learning about your kidneys is a way to feel more in control of your life and health again. In this section, we will cover What kidneys do, Stages of CKD and symptoms ,Medicines you may take ,Steps you can take to protect your kidney function ,Common blood and urine tests, andwhat they mean
PATIENT INTERESTS CHECKLISTS Use these checklists to show clinic staff the things you’d like to learn more about related to kidney disease. Download the checklistthat fits you.
HOW TO HAVE A GOOD LIFE At stage 3 CKD, you may have an 80% chance of never having kidney failure — IF you take steps to protect your kidneys. To live well and as long as you can, you will need to take an active role in your CKD care. This means learning what your job is, and following throughon
JUST THE FACTS: EXERCISE FOR LIFE Just the Facts: Exercise for Life Why is exercise important to me? No matter how old you are, exercise can make you stronger, moreflexible—and
PATIENT INTEREST CHECKLIST #1 END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE Patient Interest Checklist #1 End-stage Renal Disease My future: _____ How can I still have a long life with kidney failure? _____ What kinds of health changes can I expect in the future? IN CONTROL DEPRESSION AND DIALYSIS (continued on page S4) Dialysis professionals are well aware that the most common psychological problems reported by hemodialysis (HD) patients are depression and depressive JUST THE FACTS: GETTING ENOUGH HEMODIALYSIS What is adequate dialysis? Healthy kidneys work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When kidneys stop working, dialysis does s o m e of this work.A d e q u a t e USING THE KDQOL-36 ™ TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE (AND MEET Presenter: Beth Witten, MSW, ACSW, LSCSW . Moderator: Melissa Hale MSW, LCSW . August 8, 2012 12:00 CDT . Using the KDQOL-36 ™ to Improve Quality of Life A program of the non-profit Find hope, information and options for a good life with kidneydisease.
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