My Life, My Dialysis Choice

a program of the non-profit

If your kidneys fail, dialysis can save your life.

But, dialysis is not just a medical treatment.

It can also affect every aspect of your lifestyle.

This tool will help you choose the right treatment for you so you can feel your best and live the way you want to.

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What matters to you?

Check the values that matter most to you.
For each value you select, you'll be able to rate how each treatment option fits your life.
We'll show you a summary when you're done.

Lifestyle Values

I need to be able to work or go to school
I need to be able to travel
I want to be able to eat and drink what I like
I love to swim and/or take tub baths
I will NOT give up my pets
I want to feel well from one day to the next
I worry about how much dialysis will cost
I need to feel in control of my time and my life
I don't want a dialysis machine in my home
I'm terrified of needles
I want professionals to take care of me

Health Values

I want to be able to sleep as well as I can at night
I want the best chance for a kidney transplant
I want to avoid taking pills as much as I can
I want to protect my bones, joints, and nerves
I want to protect my heart
I want to stay out of the hospital
I want to live as long as I can

Partner & Family Values

My sex life is important to me
I want to have (or father) a child
I take care of a child or a disabled or elderly person
I don't have a care partner to help me
I want to spend as much time as I can with my family
I don't want to be a burden on my family

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