A bad day is like swimming through jello; you can't move or focus because of the intense exhaustion and brain fog. William will spend the day sleeping. When he eventually wakes up, I can see how challenging it is for him to summon the mental and emotional energy needed to engage with the world around him. "Kidney brain" is a real side effect for dialysis patients. He also has nausea and appetite loss during these days. His lack of appetite is concerning because, since being ill, he has lost a significant amount of weight. This is the truth of dialysis: there are many bad days. ‐–-------‐‐--------------- Myth: Only one volunteer is required to become a living kidney donor. There are strict health criteria for volunteers. It is necessary to have multiple volunteers. Not everyone who fills out a form will be a suitable kidney donor.
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