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I have been told i have two months to live because of kidney issues if i do not start dialysis. are there any other options?
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Kidney failure : There are extreme low protein diets that consists of mostly Amino Acid supplements that can delay uremia or accumulation of nitrogen toxins. You could also get a transplant from a living donor.
Answered 6/24/2014
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