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Coping with dialysis

Being on dialysis can sometimes feel like a life sentence. But it doesn't mean your life is at end - try thinking of it as a new chapter of your life beginning.

Dialysing can seem like an unbearable restriction on your life, but it is possible to adapt your routines and carry on doing the things you enjoy, like going out or eating in your favourite restaurant.

Read patient tips about getting through dialysis and how to cope if you have a child who needs dialysis. If you're a patient who needs to travel long distances for treatment click here to find out about a new renal transport plan for Wales which could make life easier. 

With a bit of forward planning there's no reason why you still can't go on holidayand we've come up with some useful tips to help you plan it out.