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Protein In Urine, Test Says High

Posted by SusanEllen66 @SusanEllen66, Aug 8, 2023

Just had labs done last week. Urine test shows protein and it’s labeled “High”.
I have an appointment with a nephrologist soon but I am wondering what high protein levels are. The report says 30 H.
Then there’s, Leukocyte Esterase, Urine Qualitative; Moderate

If anyone can shed some light about this I would appreciate it.
Thanks

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jwkelly72 | @jwkelly72 | Aug 8, 2023

What does high protein in urine mean exactly, high weight loss, healing issues, anemia prone ?

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collegeprof | @collegeprof | Aug 8, 2023

A couple of things. On this forum, we talk a lot about the significance of the trend rather than any one point in time. Granted, an abnormality at one point in time is alarming, but either retest immediately or wait 6 to 8 weeks again to see if a trend develops. For me, personally, I had a long term trend of high protein in urine as well. It took a while, but I was able to lower my lab results with the help of a dietitian and my urologist..

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Aug 8, 2023
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@collegeprof

A couple of things. On this forum, we talk a lot about the significance of the trend rather than any one point in time. Granted, an abnormality at one point in time is alarming, but either retest immediately or wait 6 to 8 weeks again to see if a trend develops. For me, personally, I had a long term trend of high protein in urine as well. It took a while, but I was able to lower my lab results with the help of a dietitian and my urologist..

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@collegeprof thank you. I appreciate your help.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 8, 2023

@SusanEllen66 Any time we have a test result that is not what we expect to see, it can cause fear to strike in us, can't it? But, as @collegeprof mentioned, we surely want to look at trends, not a single result.

Dehydration, stress, side effects of a medication - all can play a part in results that fall out of the normal range. What has your doctor told you, or suggested?
Ginger

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Aug 8, 2023
In reply to @gingerw "@SusanEllen66 Any time we have a test result that is not what we expect to see,..." + (show)
@gingerw

@SusanEllen66 Any time we have a test result that is not what we expect to see, it can cause fear to strike in us, can't it? But, as @collegeprof mentioned, we surely want to look at trends, not a single result.

Dehydration, stress, side effects of a medication - all can play a part in results that fall out of the normal range. What has your doctor told you, or suggested?
Ginger

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@gingerw thank you. She said that I’m ok and that the little bit of protein is probably from the autoimmune diseases I have.
I may start infusions of ivig soon for another autoimmune condition then she will have to keep an eye on me.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Aug 9, 2023
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@SusanEllen66

@gingerw thank you. She said that I’m ok and that the little bit of protein is probably from the autoimmune diseases I have.
I may start infusions of ivig soon for another autoimmune condition then she will have to keep an eye on me.

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@SusanEllen66 Good that you both will keep an eye out on this, and watch the trends in labwork. That is often how a new condition can be recognized!
Ginger

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