Mr Abdul Rahim Mohd Rashed, 53, has been on dialysis since 2016 after being diagnosed with kidney failure. About a year later, he switched from haemodialysis to nocturnal dialysis as the slower therapy, due to its longer hours, results in less fluctuation in blood pressure and less stress on the heart. It also has less side effects like giddiness and cramps. Since starting these longer dialysis sessions, his phosphate and fluid levels have also improved.
“Doing dialysis overnight enables me to have a fulltime job in the day, which
also helps to keep my mind occupied. I have ample time to rest before and after my night dialysis, and I’m able to concentrate on my job.”
The overnight dialysis while he sleeps also suits him well as it does not interfere with his work schedule during the day as a driver for a renovation company. He feels more perky and refreshed in the morning, which helps him to focus on his work from 8am to 6pm. He also needs to carry materials as part of his job, and he is able to do this without tiring out easily.
