“Cramping during dialysis treatment?”
I get cramps and nauseated during the treatment. Every time I get dialysis I start cramping and lose the feeling in my left hand. My access in my left upper arm and I feel weak after treatment I get very nauseous and have even thrown up afterward. Could my body be rejecting the treatment?
Male | 68 years old
1 Answer
Hello,
I presume that you are receiving dialysis as treatment for kidney failure. You have a vascular access point in your left arm which is the arm experiencing neurological symptoms with treatment.
Your blood tests will define the effectiveness of the dialysis. If you are worried about the effectiveness of the dialysis it is best that you ask your doctor about how the treatment is going regarding your kidney replacement. You might also mention your neurological symptoms in your left arm. It is possible that a cutaneous nerve is being effected by insertion of the needle.
Dialysis treatment has a variety of side effects. Many are caused by dehydration and you may require increased intravenous fluid during the procedure. You may require adjustment of your IV fluid or adjustments in your oral fluid between dialysis sessions. It is unlikely that your body is rejecting the dialysis treatment.
You can learn more about dialysis treatment by searching online. The Mayo Clinic has a good summary of this treatment. This can be obtained by searching on www.mayoclinic.org and searching on dialysis treatment. A google search of dialysis side effects can also provide a number of discussions about dialysis treatment.
I encourage you to discuss your symptoms with your dialysis team for advice on management. Good luck.
I presume that you are receiving dialysis as treatment for kidney failure. You have a vascular access point in your left arm which is the arm experiencing neurological symptoms with treatment.
Your blood tests will define the effectiveness of the dialysis. If you are worried about the effectiveness of the dialysis it is best that you ask your doctor about how the treatment is going regarding your kidney replacement. You might also mention your neurological symptoms in your left arm. It is possible that a cutaneous nerve is being effected by insertion of the needle.
Dialysis treatment has a variety of side effects. Many are caused by dehydration and you may require increased intravenous fluid during the procedure. You may require adjustment of your IV fluid or adjustments in your oral fluid between dialysis sessions. It is unlikely that your body is rejecting the dialysis treatment.
You can learn more about dialysis treatment by searching online. The Mayo Clinic has a good summary of this treatment. This can be obtained by searching on www.mayoclinic.org and searching on dialysis treatment. A google search of dialysis side effects can also provide a number of discussions about dialysis treatment.
I encourage you to discuss your symptoms with your dialysis team for advice on management. Good luck.
