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Subject: Re: SEVERE FULL LEG CRAMPS AND SWELLING IN LEGS MORE IN THE RT LEG


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Beth
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Date Posted: 07:44:52 07/18/07 Wed
In reply to: melanie s. 's message, "Re: SEVERE FULL LEG CRAMPS AND SWELLING IN LEGS MORE IN THE RT LEG" on 18:46:54 07/12/07 Thu

Melainie, that's a decision only you can make. I can understand your point of view because my dad had a very hard time on dialysis (back in the late 70's, early 80's tho) and the idea of it freaked me out for a very long time.
A doctor/medical care might still be able to make you more comfortable thought. A diuretic might be able to help keep extra fluid off. Cutting back on meat, dairy and other forms of protein can keep you from feeling itchy or queasy which are often symptoms of very low kidney function. Before dialysis, Some doctors in the 30's would put people on something called a rice diet. Rice is low in protein.
I'm not trying to tell you what to do. Like I said, that's your decision to make but I want you to have the information to make you be more comfortable when you're going through this. All the best, Beth.

>hi, i have decided after seeing what all my poor
>husband has suffered with over the last couple of
>years that it will be in my best interest to let GOD
>do his job. i am giving up and decided to sign DNR
>orders now. i have had a good life maybe short but
>good. and i do not want to go though all the suffering
>i watch my husband go thur. thanks for all your help
>and now its Gods turn.....

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