Yesterday at dialysis was the first time my fingers started to draw like my toes and feet have done. Kind of a funny feeling to have your extremities decide to go in directions of their own choosing. They really do not contort but just draw because of the fluids that are being taken from my body.

My blood pressure fluctuated greatly yesterday at dialysis. It was measured at one time at 79/58 then went to 197/108. It settled down to an acceptable rate before I left. They asked me to come back for another count that afternoon but I had meetings and said it would not be possible. I asked them if I got a home unit and checked it myself would that be acceptable. They said yes and to keep an eye on it daily. It is not uncommon for me to become very dizzy and lightheaded when I get up or exert myself. I purchased a “deluxe” model but it is very easy to use so I guess I am set. They asked me to bring it with me Monday to calibrate it with theirs. I am going to ask them…now what? I can see what my blood pressure is so what should I do and when should I do it. Is just sitting or lying down sufficient? In reality, I could have done that without a monitor but I guess it is good to have “a new toy” once in awhile.