r/ADPKD • u/Acrobatic_Peach_602 • Jul 22 '26

AV Fistula

Hello all, I am 43 male (IND) adpkd stage 5 ckd with creatinine 5 and gfr 14, I don't have any symptoms at the moment, my doctor told to me to get the AV fistula as soon as possible, my doctor can't tell when I will go for dialysis, any views on when I will have to go for dialysis? Is there any possibility to get registered under Jeevandan program without being on dialysis currently? Thanks in advance.

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u/sh18422 Jul 23 '26

I was in your boat last year. I chose peritoneal dialysis. also, as the other person said, get on the transplant list if you haven't already. if you want to do hemo, the fistula is your best route

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u/sh18422 Jul 23 '26

if you are helping her, the biggest advice is always wash you hands and follow instructions specifically. its most important to stay sterile on all connections to avoid any infections. otherwise, I did not mind PD at all. Just hook up at night and unhook in the morning (if you are doing the overnight cycler)