Strong ANTISEPTIC Smell In Urine - With UTI

Hi @danny5 - Yes, having had 2 cancers -- That I found myself (!!!), I am acutely aware that I AM my own "first line of defense" and my own "advocate"! Also, when the biopsy confirmed my breast cancer (my 2nd cancer), I had genetic tests, leading me to discover I have an inherited genetic variant believed to be responsible for my breast cancer (BARD-1)! Who knew? Because of that, I realized I needed to do more - For OTHERS!
So, two years ago, I joined FORCE—Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary cancers. I don't know if you are aware of this, but only about 10% of all cancers are inherited via genetic variants passed through the generations. These cancers include certain types of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal, endometrial, melanoma, brain, and others. So now I am a Volunteer for FORCE, and I do a lot of Advocacy.

But going to you, Danny - Have you had any cancers? Is this issue sort of new? You are seeing your PA on the 22nd - Have you had any diagnostic and imaging tests of your genitourinary system? If you haven't, I would ask your PA to address all diagnostic and imaging tests you may need to undergo, in order to better understand your situation. What do you think?

Thank you for asking about my husband. He was seeing the urologist because of a problem with urination. It turned out the prostate was VERY large, pressing against the urethra, causing a blockage. He was given two meds for 1.5 years, which have been successful! They have DECREASED the size of the prostate. This decrease now allows him to be a candidate for a minimally invasive procedure - UroLift. He will do that in about 2 weeks.

Did you know that a high creatinine level may be caused by restricted urine flow?

Sending you another big HUG!
Daniela

i find this information interesting. see i had a brother who passed away from Colorectal cancer. we were surprised by this. it was last year at Easter time. none of us new he had it. also nobody else has had cancer. my father died at the age of 52. back in 1973. but from complications from a car accident. we have no idea if he could have had cancer. we also have no idea about his side of the family. his parents died along time ago. no clue about them. so i will check with my PA when i see her. i don't want to take any chances.
HUGS to both of you, danny.

Hi @danny5, Thank you for your HUGS!!! I am sorry to hear about your brother and your dad. You know, most of us do not have much medical information about our family members, particularly the older generations or those who have passed away. But I would encourage you to find out the most you can by asking other family members, friends, and using other means, such as old records.
For instance, do you have any information about your brother's cancer? What type was it? I am pretty sure your brother had genetic testing. Those medical records would be extremely important. In fact, you could get his entire medical record. Was he married? Did he have children? If so, would his wife have his medical records? She may have to give you written permission to get his medical records from a hospital or doctors's office. However, since your brother passed away recently, all of this can be done.
You can be tested as well! Genetic testing is very inexpensive these days and you would be able to find out if you have any genetic mutation you may want to know about. For instance, something that could cause colon cancer.
I was tested, so was my daughter. It was important for her to know if she heredited my genetic variant. She didn't!!
You can get a genetic test that would include all the cancer panel. I had over 60 variants tested. And that cost $299. And that includes the genetic counselor expense who would help you by selecting all the variants and then would explain the results - If you need one.
I used INVITAE: https://www.invitae.com/us/testing-options

Hugs to you Danny!!!
Daniela

i'll do as you suggested about my brothers records. he was married twice. he had two sons from his first wife. his second wife is the one to talk too about his records. i'll also check into INVITAE. thank you for your help. danny

Hi @danny5, You are welcome.
I would like you to know that if you decide you don't want to proceed with either one, you can be very open about your decision. I know it can be tough to go through these types of research and tests. OK?
Speaking of decisions: I will go to my urologist's office tomorrow and leave a "sample" - I am pretty sure I have a UTI. This means that I did not recover from my previous UTI. It was only temporarely "masked" during the 7-days of antibiotics. The very next day, following the "last" pill, I began smelling the "medicinal/antiseptic" odor in the urine. Now, I also have the "pin and needle" feeling, the pain, and the urine cloudiness. Clearly, the antibiotics did not work ... Something needs to be done!

Hugs to you Danny!
Daniela

I don’t have your problem but, I have a very strong urine smell. It’s terrible! What should I try?