"There are a lot of solutions available, you just need to find one that best suits you and your lifestyle," explains Ken. "Home hemodialysis gave me my life back—life didn't end with dialysis." More »
"I chose home dialysis because I thought it would be more natural," said Linda, "and a lot more convenient." More »
For Lisa, having a pet is one key to her quality of life on PD. "Pets are good buddies and a source of security aside from family and friends," says Lisa. More »
Based on her own positive experience, Lisa encourages other dialysis patients to give nocturnal home dialysis a try. "Anyone can do it," she claimed. "They just need to get over the fear of the unknown." More »
"You have to get information to ask your doctor questions and make changes that will help you feel better," Lori explains. "Most importantly, know that you are not alone." More »
Manuel says he chose PD over the in-center hemodialysis because he could do the treatments at home. "I'd rather have my own time and be able to go out when I want," he says. More »
"Nocturnal dialysis," says Marie-Eve, "gave me my life back!" Now she wants to tell others about the benefits of nocturnal dialysis. More »
"I never thought my life could be so normal on dialysis," said Mary happily. More »
Mary Ann is happy with her choice of CCPD. "I don't know why anyone wouldn't choose peritoneal dialysis," she says. She thinks it is a choice that is easy to live with. More »
Even though home dialysis is a lot of work, Melissa has no doubt that it's worth the effort. More »
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