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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider about Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Are all of my symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?
- Could my symptoms result from another illness?
- Which type of PKD do I have and how will my treatment proceed?
- Do I treat pain when it is still mild or should I wait until it is severe?
- How safe are the medications? What is the best way to take them?
- How will the progression of the disease and its effects on the kidneys be monitored?
- How will the decision regarding the necessity of dialysis be made?
- How will my life change after initiation of dialysis?
- At what point will kidney transplantation be considered as an option?
- How will my daily life change after a renal transplant?
- How often do I need follow-up visits?
- What insurance and financial resources are available?
- What resources are available for education and support?
- Are there any clinical trials in which I might be interested in participating?
