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Protein in my Urine

Posted by rayshular10 @rayshular10, Jan 9 1:52pm

I recently did a blood test I've had high blood pressure for a long time (don't know how long to be honest) I tested it saw it was high and decided to go to a doctor I'm now on blood pressure medication diet change etc so blood pressure is going down, my eGFR was 117 and my creatine was 81umol/L and 0.3 g/L of protein was found in my urine doctor told me they're not worried about it I have also seen foam in my pee alot the last couple of years but didn't think anything of it should I get another doctor to talk to or just trust this one?

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nycmusic | @nycmusic | 6 days ago
In reply to @gingerw "@ddon Yes, I have heard of an ultrasound showing normal, and the patient being Stage 3...." + (show)
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@ddon Yes, I have heard of an ultrasound showing normal, and the patient being Stage 3.

Here is what Cleveland Clinic has to say about renal ultrasound: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/15764-kidney-ultrasound

We want to look at trends in our tests, not a simple one lab result. Dehydration, or a recent illness, medications, fatigue, recent exercise can all have a say in eGFR kidney function. Hydration is so critical! Myself, yesterday I realized I was very dehydrated. It was after a total of four hours driving to medical appointments and back, plus two lab draws at two different medical facilities. Although I was drinking water, it wasn't enough, and my body let me know. Even today I am being very watchful!

It's good to read you are watching your numbers, and figuring out what is best for you!
Ginger

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@gingerw thanks for info…my eGFR went down a bit, since my last blood draw (get them every 3 months as a recent cancer survivor)…. Due to having mild osteoporosis, I had recently added a bone supplement (calcium,D3, K2) and extra protein, dairy and exercises…so, I’ll cut back on protein/dairy, watch salt and hydrate more and more …i also had some stress in recent weeks, will work in reducing that..and see how my efforts affect numbers in the next test…one of the benefits of frequent blood draws is learning more about my own body.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | 6 days ago
In reply to @nycmusic "@gingerw thanks for info…my eGFR went down a bit, since my last blood draw (get them..." + (show)
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@gingerw thanks for info…my eGFR went down a bit, since my last blood draw (get them every 3 months as a recent cancer survivor)…. Due to having mild osteoporosis, I had recently added a bone supplement (calcium,D3, K2) and extra protein, dairy and exercises…so, I’ll cut back on protein/dairy, watch salt and hydrate more and more …i also had some stress in recent weeks, will work in reducing that..and see how my efforts affect numbers in the next test…one of the benefits of frequent blood draws is learning more about my own body.

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@nycmusic You hit the proverbial "nail on the head". Stress can play a big part in results, as can change in any medications [Rx or over-the-counter]. They tell us usually to watch our protein. It's a real balancing act, to be sure. Yep, I get two lab draws a month, usually, and find myself "eating for the numbers", also!
Ginger

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sheryldelores | @sheryldelores | 1 day ago
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I started the same way , I think you should get a kidney biopsy to play it safe. I had one and they found AMYLOIDOSIS and I have type AL .......

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