Cramping on Dialysis is a common issue for patients. The usual causes are: High fluid gains in between sessions Shortened time on Dialysis High salt intake leading to high fluid intake Low Blood Pressure Missing treatments1,2 In regards to above… Read More »Why Am I Cramping on Dialysis, and Is There Anything I Can Do About It?
We had a great question come up recently where a client asked… How can I take UreaAide if I have a sensitive stomach? Here’s what we said. Hi Dee thanks for reaching out. We see this from time to time… Read More »How Can I Take UreaAide if I Have a Sensitive Stomach?
If your doctor is unsure why your sodium is low, but has done a thorough workup (see below) then you most likely have Idiopathic SIADH. What is Idiopathic SIADH? Idiopathic SIADH means we don’t (yet) know what is causing… Read More »What if My Doctor Does Not Know Why My Sodium Is Low?
As a Nephrologist treating all sorts of ailments, we often need to counsel on the merits of fluid restriction. Many of our patients are surprised to hear a kidney doctor ask to drink LESS WATER. “Wait, you want me to… Read More »Top Tips When You Have to Fluid Restrict
A common question that often comes up is, could my medications be causing the Hyponatremia? The short answer is yes, possibly. While medications like hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) are notorious in causing low sodium, other medications are less commonly known, but may… Read More »Could My Medication be Causing My Hyponatremia? The Top 10 + Medications that Cause Low Sodium.
The hyponatremia, AKA Edelman equation, is what actually determines the blood sodium level. It’s straightforward and simple on the surface but imperative to understand in order to make sense of the overall Hyponatremia construct. The simplified Edelman equation is as… Read More »The Hyponatremia Equation
PowerPoint presentation created by Dr Barry Gorlitsky on evidence based approach to Chronic Hyponatremia. Example case, prevalence, how to make the correct diagnosis of Hyponatremia and SIADH, consequences of under treatment and current treatment options, including Urea. Click here to download the… Read More »Dr. Gorlitsky Chronic Hyponatremia Talk 2021
“Interestingly in the subjects with SIADH this occurred but all at a lower set point.” A great question came up via social media the other day. If I have SIADH (low sodium) and my blood is dilute, why am I… Read More »Why am I Still Thirsty?
An interesting question came up recently in a Hyponatremia forum regarding why someone with SIADH specific gravity (concentration of urine) would be so varied. If I can still concentrate and dilute my urine why then do I still suffer from Hyponatremia,… Read More »The Many Types of SIADH
Urea is a medical food, used for the treatment of Hyponatremia (low sodium). Urea works by osmosis. It draws excess water out via the kidneys, resulting in increased sodium levels without the need for salt tablets and/or extreme fluid restrictions. Medical… Read More »What is UreaAide?