Question: I am a 65 year old woman who started doing
peritoneal dialysis 6 months ago. I've been the gamit, from
peritonitis to c-dif and am finally settling in with a schedule. I've been doing it manually but will start the circulator this week, been going for instructions. For the last 6 mos. I've had a terrible time with
muscle weakness and balance, finding my self lightheaded most of the time. The dr. says he doesn't believe my
kidney issues are the problem but still, the timing is just too good. I need to know if I should be looking somewhere else for an answer, if this is nothing to do with kidney failure. It's getting a little dangerous now because I fall frequently and cannot get up alone. I rarely drive anymore and I'm staying home more and more all the time because I don't feel safe. No grocery shopping, going to the mall, nothing. Even the
physical therapy advised is not working because I've become a liability at the therapy facility. What could possibly be the matter? I'd appreciate, if not an answer, but at least a direction. Can't let this get any worse.
Thank you for your attention and any input you can offer.
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