Shanti Devi Shanti Devi Asked 4 months ago

Can you live with kidney failure?

My husband has been struggling with kidney problems for years, and now the doctors are saying it's kidney failure. We are all very worried about him. I want to know if it's possible to live a reasonable life even with kidney failure, or if it will be very difficult for him.

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Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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The phrase kidney failure sounds so terrifying and my anxiety would spike instantly if I heard it. But please know that modern dialysis and kidney transplants have come such a long way. It is a tough journey, but there are treatments that keep people going for many years, so please try to stay strong.

Rajiv Nambiar Rajiv Nambiar Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Please do not listen to any WhatsApp forwards or internet gurus claiming they can cure kidney failure with herbs or juices. That can be extremely dangerous. You need to consult a qualified nephrologist at a proper hospital to discuss dialysis or transplant options.

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan yaar, bilkul jee sakte hain, par dhyan bahut rakhna padta hai. Treatment toh chalega hi, par sath me namak aur paani ka balance banana bahut zaroori hai na. Apne doctor se khule dil se baat karo aur treatment chalu rakho.

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Consult a nephrologist

Deepak Mathew Deepak Mathew Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Yes, life is absolutely possible with renal replacement therapy, which means either regular dialysis or a kidney transplant. The key is strict fluid restriction, taking your phosphate binders on time, and keeping your sessions regular. It is a major lifestyle change, but it is manageable.

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, starting me toh bahut dukh hota hai ye sunkar. But my relative is on dialysis for the last eight years and he still attends all family functions and is doing well. Safely doctor ki baat suno aur bilkul himmat mat haaro.

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