babygirl1
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4 posts since October 1st, 2005
New User
4 posts since October 1st, 2005
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Your story sounds very similar to mine.I have a history of protein in my urine,sometimes its there and other times there are no traces. I am almost 5months and have been a +3 throughout. I too have done several 24hr urines and spill an unreal amount of protein,over 4times the normal amount.My kidney function is fine per my labs so the kidney is d... more
I had the same symptoms.I drink water all day long and dont pee much at all.My urine is so dark almost brown and I was diagnosed with liver and kidney problems. The infrequent urination was due to high levels of protien in my urine which was the first indication of kidney disfunction.The dark urine was due to elevated liver enzymes.It might be a g... more
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Urinary and Bladder Disorders
on 10-01-2005
I also have large amounts of protien in my urine and you are right it is not a good thing.My Dr. Is sending me to a nephrologist(kidney doctor)because he feels it is the early signs of kidney disease which can lead to kidney failure.I have been prescibed prednisone(steroids) to help with the protien which has made me retain a lot of fluid 40lb in ... more
I am 19wks pregnant and my ob found high levels of protien in my urine and now I am swelling really bad. I am retaining a lot of fluid in my face legs and feet.Has anyone had this and how is it treated?
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