Protein in Urine and kidney pain Posted: 04-10-08 10:08am
Hi everyone,I am new to this site and I
have already found it to be amazingly
helpful!! I just need some support right
now,I am a 34 year old female who is a
type 1 diabetic(since age 11) and also has
hypertension and on ACE inhibitors since
2000.My problem is this for the last few
years I have had occasions where I feel
discomfort in my kidneys(like a
backache),have swelling in my
face,legs,and ankles,and feel the constant
urge to urinate,however then when I do go
it is very little amounts.Sometimes only
maybe 1 tablespoon,then other times it's
like 3 cups!! I am currently seeing a
nephrologist,only because I demanded that
my MD refer me to one after my mom died 9
years ago from kidney failure at the age
of 46(she was also a type 1 diabetic,no BP
problems though,she also was born with 3
kidneys). So I go on Monday for a routine
checkup with my nephrologist,and he tells
me that I have moderate amounts of protein
in my urine,I proceed to tell him about my
symptoms which have once again started
acting up so he does a 24 hr. urine
collection,and a BMP(Basic Metabolic
Panel) and I'm nervously awaiting the
results.BTW my last BMP on Jan.25th showed
Creat.0.8 and BUN level was 17,which are
both normal,however my Creat./BUN ratio
has consistently been higher than normal
for a few years.I am just so scared that I
have kidney failure like my mom,she didn't
even get to go on dialysis,she was just
keeping track of her levels,(because she
couldn't afford dialysis,didn't have good
ins.)Dr's keep telling me that I worry to
much,that I am not my mother.However it is
so hard not to be scared.Can anyone tell
me what the first signs of kidney failure
are? Do I have a reason to be concerned or
am I just overreacting? Thank you for all
your help and support.
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 04-10-08 15:16pm
Hi and Welcome to ehealth
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.
It's good you are following up with your
health concerns. I think you have every
reason to be concerned and it's normal to
be scared, you lost your mom due to kidney
failure. If you are not comfortable with
this doctor it might be worth getting
another opinion.
Are you on a diuretic?
We are all here for you.
Hang in there..
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Update Posted: 04-10-08 17:15pm
I just wanted to let everyone know that my
dr. called me today,the results of my
tests were all normal,24 hr urine was
normal too except that there was still
protein in my urine.My creatinine was
0.7,he said my kidneys are fine.We are
trying to figure out what could be causing
my symptoms.Could it possibly be damage to
my nerves to my bladder(I also have some
diabetic neuropathy)He is referring me to
a urologist.My protein
levels in my urine was 1700. I also only
take a low dose diuretic as needed,only
18.5 mg.Has anyone out there ever heard of
anyone else with these same symptoms? I've
had this on/off for about 8 years,the
symptoms come and go they are not
constant.
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aflsh
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Posted: 04-11-08 13:16pm
Welcome to e-health! Sorry to hear about
your mom. It's good news about your test
results. Proteinurea is present in
Diabetes I agree with butterfly that if
you are not happy with your nephro, then
get another opinion. Don't give up. If
you have any more questions, let us know.
We're here.
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Yolita
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Posted: 04-11-08 16:03pm
Hi,it's me again,I just wanted to give you
an update,I think I may have figured out
the reason for the swelling in my right
leg and ankle and also some of the protein
in my urine.Last night my right foot was
severely swollen(couldn't even wear a
sock)and I looked at my foot compared to
my left one and the right one was
reddish-purple and it went up about 2
inches above my ankle,so my husband looked
at the bottom of my foot and I have a lg.
ulcerated sore on the bottom of my big
toe.So dr. thinks that maybe infection
caused rises in blood sugars which caused
protein in urine.I was so depressed last
night,I told my husband this disease is
slowly killing me.In Feb. I broke my hand
and had to have surgery(steel plates and
screws),then starting in March the problem
with my urinary tract,now in April the
huge sore on my foot.And you know it is
ironic that the dr's keep telling me that
I am not my mother,but my sore is on the
exact same foot and the EXACT same spot as
the sore that she had and she developed
osteomylitis(sp?)and had to have the bones
removed in her toe.I hope that we caught
mine in time to clear it up.But no matter
what this nasty disease throws my way,I am
ready to fight with all I've got.I'm not
going down without a fight!!I'm only 34
and I have two wonderful teenage sons that
I have to see get married and have
families!! I just want to thank everyone
for all of their support and reading my
"books",it's just so nice to have people
to talk to that understand.
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Posted: 04-11-08 19:58pm
Yolita
We are always going to be here for you.
I'm glad you found out the problem with
your swelling. I hope you are going to
feel better soon, you have a wonderful
outlook but I know at the same time we can
only take so much, after all we are human.
I also get depressed from my health
problems, it takes a lot out of us then we
bounce back fighting harder than before.
Keep writing as many "books" as you want
to, feel free to pm any of us also.
Hang in there..
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Posted: 04-12-08 11:35am
Hi Yolita
Have you checked out our diabetes forum
yet? I noticed on your first post that
you have Type 1. Having had this for so
long, I know you are aware that high bs
can cause problems with feet and hands,
also vision and blood pressure, and kidney
problems. I am type 2 and I know how hard
it is keeping that sugar down! If you
want to pm me any time, please feel free.
Are you on insulin? Do you see a
endocrinologist?
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