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Moving Forward with Hope
We have talked about adjustment and coping with chronic kidney disease and with the need for dialysis. We have discussed risks of experiencing anxiety, sadness, anger, and feeling overwhelmed; however, there is hope in moving forward. If you are struggling with adjusting to your changing health...
Medication & Symptom Fact Sheets
Peritoneal Dialysis Medication Facts Sheet Home Hemodialysis Medication Facts Sheet Over the counter Medications Itchy Skin Restless Legs Syndrome Pain Fatigue Depression Anxiety
Research in the Kidney Clinical Research Unit
The London Kidney Clinical Research Unit (KCRU) is a 4000 square foot facility at London Health Sciences Centre’s Victoria Hospital in E tower dedicated to research in the areas of dialysis, applied imaging (CT, MRI, PET), chronic kidney disease, and cardio renal medicine Dr. Christopher McIntyre is...
Cindy's Experiences as a Caregiver
"As a spouse I needed to take some time off of work" "As the caregiver, I felt alone" "Where caregivers can find support" "As the caregiver it's important to talk to someone"
Brian's experiences adjusting to dialysis
"I had to roll with the changes" "You learn the things you can have control over"
Brian's Experiences - Transplant
"The process of giving my kidney to my wife" "Recovering from donating kidney" "My advice about being a live donor"
Brian's Experiences - Transplant
" Adjusting after my transplant" "My experience with immunosuppressant medication" " Post Transplant – I didn’t have to make as many changes as I thought" "Transplant and how I deal with the side effects"
Common Medications
Phosphate binders Phosphate binders bind with the phosphate in your food. This prevents it from building up in your body and causing problems such as itchiness, bone disease and heart problems. They must be taken with your meals. There are different kinds of phosphate binders such as calcium (Tums ®...
Medication Coverage
If you are employed, your place of work may provide you with drug benefits. If you are not employed or do not have benefits though your place of employment, you may be eligible for the Ontario Drug Benefits (ODB) program if you live in Ontario, you have a valid Ontario health card and at least one...