Dialysis will help a patient feel better and live longer. However, dialysis is time-consuming and can have some serious side effects such as blood pressure, muscle cramps, and infection. The longer you have dialysis, the longer you expose yourself to the chance of side effects.

With some guidance, waiting to start dialysis is also an option. If you wait, you will not have as many limits on your time and lifestyle. Hemodialysis takes more than 12 hours a well and is usually conducted at a dialysis center. Peritoneal dialysis needs to be done about 4 times a day.