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725% of the target, can we get it to 1000%?

26 May, 202226 May, 2022 M J P B McFarland Campbell

Every year the Irish Kidney Association organises a Run for For A Life event which raises funds to keep their vital work going. This year, my husband Andrew has chosen to take part. He chose a target of €49 which … Continue reading 725% of the target, can we get it to 1000%?

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Right amount of fluid taken off, but still ½ a kilo over my dry weight?

2 November, 2021 M J P B McFarland Campbell

Yesterday, as it was Monday, I expected there to be some difficulty in cannulating myself for my dialysis session. What I did not expect was that it would take my named nurse and I several attempts and then think that … Continue reading Right amount of fluid taken off, but still ½ a kilo over my dry weight?

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Ireland needs sick pay for all

23 September, 202023 September, 2020 M J P B McFarland Campbell

Originally posted on Michael McFarland Campbell:
Many of my friends across Europe were shocked to hear that when I was first diagnosed with my Goodpasture Syndrome and its associated kidney failure, I received no sick pay from my employer. It… Continue reading Ireland needs sick pay for all

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Disney+, Fantasia, and the Mickeys Mice

25 March, 2020 M J P B McFarland Campbell

Whilst on dialysis, Andrew had messaged me to let me know that he had set up Disney+ for the household — and to give me the login and password. So, that really brightened up my day. I got back home … Continue reading Disney+, Fantasia, and the Mickeys Mice

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More HIV blogs

2 December, 2019 M J P B McFarland Campbell

Readers may be interested in more HIV blogs from around the world. You can read the Top 50 HIV blogs which includes this one. Continue reading More HIV blogs

Blogging, health, Ireland, kidney failure, mental health, SupportLeave a comment

Social worker update

15 November, 201915 November, 2019 M J P B McFarland Campbell

This afternoon, while on dialysis in Tullamore, I had a visit from the hospital’s complaints manager, Brendan Reddy. He told me he was very impressed with the letter that I had written, especially how it was framed and referenced. I … Continue reading Social worker update

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A sunny day out

27 June, 2019 M J P B McFarland Campbell

It’s been a grand day out today. The sun is in the sky, yes there is a brisk wind, but the temperature is in the mid twenties Celsius. For the first time in a while, I got on a train … Continue reading A sunny day out

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HIV Blogger included in list of Best HIV Blogs for 2019

30 May, 2019 M J P B McFarland Campbell

The outlook for people living with HIV has improved dramatically over the last 20 years. An HIV-positive diagnosis is no longer as hopeless as it once was. Many who have HIV are able to live fuller, longer, healthier lives. However, myths still … Continue reading HIV Blogger included in list of Best HIV Blogs for 2019

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potential new diagnosis.

21 December, 201821 December, 2018 M J P B McFarland Campbell

To say I was scared is probably an understatement of the year for me. It is not often you enter A&E with vomiting and diarrhœa , and suspected dehydration and then within five days are being transferred to another hospital … Continue reading potential new diagnosis.

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The red ribbon stigma…

2 December, 20152 December, 2015 M J P B McFarland Campbell

Shocked to read of the abuse that some received while collecting money on World AIDS Day. This post shows why we need to stand up and fight the stigma. Continue reading The red ribbon stigma…

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