Well, if it doesn't work and you don't get a transplant you are toast and will not be around for long but there are multiple different options for dialysis. So one from of dialysis might work better for you than others. read more
If your husband's dialysis care team doesn't periodically review his overall situation, ask for a review. These periodic reviews — called care team meetings — include input from your husband and you and help the care team understand how well treatment is working. Kidney dialysis is only part of your husband's treatment. read more
Dialysis machine: The purpose of a dialysis machine (d) and the artificial kidney (a) used on it is to replace the function of the kidneys of an end stage renal disease kidney patient which do not work. read more