Dialysis 2/25/2020

Ugh, I feel terrible today. The neuropathy in my feet is probably the worst it’s even been. It feels like that time in December when I was sent to the ER from the dialysis clinic. It’s also hot in here for some reason. Usually it’s freezing inside the clinic but today, I had to get help to remove my jacket and it still feels warm. I can feel a panic attack coming and there’s over three hours left.

I also got only three hours of sleep this morning so I’m super tired. I’m called into my boss’s staff meeting right now and it’s hard to concentrate. I was going to cardiac rehab right after dialysis but I think I need to go home and take a nap. I still have two more appointments (therapist and acupuncture) this afternoon.

I’m actually a bit worried about my neuropathy and acupuncture. The numbness is probably not related to my Amiodarone prescription so likely acupuncture is having an effect. I do feel more in my feet but the numbness is increasing in intensity and feels worse overall than before.

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I came in to dialysis today at 94.5 kg. That’s 3.5 kg over my “dry” weight. My regular nurse is out sick so the substitute nurse asked me how much fluid to take out. We settled on 3.0 kg for today. I think there may be some correlation between lower leg edema and neuropathy intensity. It’s hard to control fluid intake on workdays with all the available free drinks. I usually start falling asleep late afternoons so need a cup or two of coffee to stay awake. If I was at home, I would just go and take a nap and skip the extra fluids.