Longer hemodialysis treatments gently remove waste and extra fluid from your body. Having these treatments while you sleep helps you feel your best and leaves your days open for work, school, hobbies or time with your family.
Nighttime center hemodialysis might be the right treatment if you:
It may take a few weeks to get used to having treatment at night while you sleep. Try it for at least three months. This gives you and your doctor a chance to see whether nighttime dialysis is right for you.
Most patients do very well and want to continue nighttime treatment. However, if you find it’s not for you, your care team can help you return to daytime treatments.
It gives you control of your lifestyle. For me, it means I don’t have to miss work.
Roderick
Nocturnal dialysis has really made a difference in my health. I went for a repeat heart test and the nurse thought she had the wrong patient. My typically abnormal heart test is essentially normal now.
Manny
With fewer patients, we get a lot of personal attention.
Ronald
It’s prolonging my life and making it better. Now, I have time to attend my kids’ school events.
Doug
I feel a lot better on nocturnal. It’s a world of difference compared to the day. Because it’s so much slower it’s easier on the body. When I get done I’m able to work.
David