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Hi, my Mum is 81 and has haemodialysis 3 times a week. She's doing unbelievably well. In fact her appetite is too good now and her doctor is telling her to watch her dry weight......so wonderful because last year she only weighed 94 lb.
She doesn't mind the dialysis at all because she has developed friendships with the other patients and almost sees it as a social outing.
Mums doctor told me that also some people regain some kidney function after they have had dialysis for a while because the load gets taken off the kidneys and they have a chance to repair themselves. This didn't happen for Mum because she only has one kidney anyway and she has an autoimmune kidney problem, but it is something to bear in mind for your Mum.
All the best to both of you.
Regards
Chirley
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