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What is your approach to managing intradialytic cramping that recurs despite multiple dry weight adjustments in a patient with ESKD?

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Nephrology · University Of Colorado Hospital Medicine

This is a great question and there is no easy answer. As always, try and make sure the patient is following fluid restriction in between treatments as having less fluid to remove during a session may reduce cramping. I also try gabapentin 100mg prior to treatment for cramping. If they treat early in...

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Nephrology · Balboa Nephrology Medical Group
  • tonic water
  • watch Mg
  • sodium modeling
  • slow UF or dry UF

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