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Q: Strong odor in urine

asked by: stndgfrm on March 25th, 2008

New User

For several weeks I have had a very strong odor to my urine. I drink plenty of water and other fluids, I have no pain, frequency, burning on urination or cloudiness.
Although I am a nurse and work in a nursing home, I have never seen a UTI with just this symptom.
I am not taking any medications at this time but for a time I was on different pain medications for back and shoulder problems and it's been awhile since i've even taken those.
I'm wondering if this has affected my kidneys and/or liver.

Replies(7)

chiyaki-chan

replied on April 2nd, 2008

New User

It's probably safest to have a test done to be sure, that way if it is an infection you'll be able to catch it before it becomes full blown

Chiyaki x

mike17

replied on April 7th, 2008

Experienced User

i agree with the post above, just to be certain go to your doctor and get a test done.

elizz946

replied on April 11th, 2008

New User

odor?

Just curious, what kind of odor? I'm asking because my urine smells very strongly like whatever I eat. And the doctors can't find anything. They state "its just the way I am" yet the odor goes away when I take antibiotics (one dr thought it was an infection). it does not change no matter how much I drink, so I'm not dehydrated. And it is strong enough that I know something is not right.

ronswelding

replied on January 20th, 2009

New User

strong urine odor

i have been having this problem for some time. please advise me what i can do.

elizz946

replied on February 19th, 2009

New User

It was ecoli

I solved the problem. it was an ecoli infection that did not react to normal antibiotics...had to take something different. definately go get tested. no smell now for weeks.

Katmandu

replied on March 7th, 2009

New User

strong smelling urine

I also have noticed a strong smell to my urine. I have been getting water from a spring because I don't like the taste of my water. I've been drinking this for a few years. I've only recently noticed my urine smelling strong for about 2 months or so.
Could it be from drinking the water?

Katmandu

replied on March 11th, 2009

New User

strong smelling urine

I have noticed a strong smell to my urine, especiallly the first time I go in the morning. I have been getting water from a spring because I don't like the taste of my water. I was wondering if I need to drink tap water because of the chemicals it has in it. I am a little concerned about this. I don't have any pain, but the smell is not at all pleasant.
Can anybody give me a suggestion?

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