Kidneys - Protein in urine. Anyone else?

[SaltyAndSweet]

Hi all,

About 6 months ago a test showed I had large amounts of protein in my urine. It seems very scary to me. The cause is unknown. It could be because I have had high blood sugars for a long time and my kidneys are damaged from it. Or, I do remember that some antibiotics cause damage to kidneys, but I don't remember which ones.

If any one knows which antibiotics, or if you have experienced this too, I'd appreciate hearing from you. My doctors are noticing a couple of us at our clinic have unexplainable high levels. I would like to help them research by asking all of you.

Thanks in advance!

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

Hi all,

About 6 months ago a test showed I had large amounts of protein in my urine. It seems very scary to me. The cause is unknown. It could be because I have had high blood sugars for a long time and my kidneys are damaged from it. Or, I do remember that some antibiotics cause damage to kidneys, but I don't remember which ones.

If any one knows which antibiotics, or if you have experienced this too, I'd appreciate hearing from you. My doctors are noticing a couple of us at our clinic have unexplainable high levels. I would like to help them research by asking all of you.

Thanks in advance!

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

Hi all,

About 6 months ago a test showed I had large amounts of protein in my urine. It seems very scary to me. The cause is unknown. It could be because I have had high blood sugars for a long time and my kidneys are damaged from it. Or, I do remember that some antibiotics cause damage to kidneys, but I don't remember which ones.

If any one knows which antibiotics, or if you have experienced this too, I'd appreciate hearing from you. My doctors are noticing a couple of us at our clinic have unexplainable high levels. I would like to help them research by asking all of you.

Thanks in advance!

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

Hi all,

About 6 months ago a test showed I had large amounts of protein in my urine. It seems very scary to me. The cause is unknown. It could be because I have had high blood sugars for a long time and my kidneys are damaged from it. Or, I do remember that some antibiotics cause damage to kidneys, but I don't remember which ones.

If any one knows which antibiotics, or if you have experienced this too, I'd appreciate hearing from you. My doctors are noticing a couple of us at our clinic have unexplainable high levels. I would like to help them research by asking all of you.

Thanks in advance!

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

Hi all,

About 6 months ago a test showed I had large amounts of protein in my urine. It seems very scary to me. The cause is unknown. It could be because I have had high blood sugars for a long time and my kidneys are damaged from it. Or, I do remember that some antibiotics cause damage to kidneys, but I don't remember which ones.

If any one knows which antibiotics, or if you have experienced this too, I'd appreciate hearing from you. My doctors are noticing a couple of us at our clinic have unexplainable high levels. I would like to help them research by asking all of you.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Skye]

Protein levels are measured in different ways. I will try to give some basic knowledge. Some tests check for microalbumin, which can indicate beginning signs of trouble and that you may need a med to intervene. I don't know if that is what you were checked for. If those levels are high, they do a 24 hour urine collection to see how things go through the whole day. The typical intervention is a blood pressure medicine. Studies have shown that a decrease in blood pressure helps protect your kidneys even if you have never experienced high blood pressure. Things that can create a 'false positive" or elevated protein during a spot urine test are dehydration or a length of time with high blood sugars. I am not sure, but I think most IV and OP abx are hard on the kidneys. That is why it is very important to drink lots of fluid always. Hope this helps! Don't stress too much over this. My first trace of protein showed up about 15 years ago. I remember it being scarey but I am still doing very well with no kidney issues. I drink H2O, watch my blood sugar very carefully, and take a blood pressure med.

 

[Skye]

Protein levels are measured in different ways. I will try to give some basic knowledge. Some tests check for microalbumin, which can indicate beginning signs of trouble and that you may need a med to intervene. I don't know if that is what you were checked for. If those levels are high, they do a 24 hour urine collection to see how things go through the whole day. The typical intervention is a blood pressure medicine. Studies have shown that a decrease in blood pressure helps protect your kidneys even if you have never experienced high blood pressure. Things that can create a 'false positive" or elevated protein during a spot urine test are dehydration or a length of time with high blood sugars. I am not sure, but I think most IV and OP abx are hard on the kidneys. That is why it is very important to drink lots of fluid always. Hope this helps! Don't stress too much over this. My first trace of protein showed up about 15 years ago. I remember it being scarey but I am still doing very well with no kidney issues. I drink H2O, watch my blood sugar very carefully, and take a blood pressure med.

 

[Skye]

Protein levels are measured in different ways. I will try to give some basic knowledge. Some tests check for microalbumin, which can indicate beginning signs of trouble and that you may need a med to intervene. I don't know if that is what you were checked for. If those levels are high, they do a 24 hour urine collection to see how things go through the whole day. The typical intervention is a blood pressure medicine. Studies have shown that a decrease in blood pressure helps protect your kidneys even if you have never experienced high blood pressure. Things that can create a 'false positive" or elevated protein during a spot urine test are dehydration or a length of time with high blood sugars. I am not sure, but I think most IV and OP abx are hard on the kidneys. That is why it is very important to drink lots of fluid always. Hope this helps! Don't stress too much over this. My first trace of protein showed up about 15 years ago. I remember it being scarey but I am still doing very well with no kidney issues. I drink H2O, watch my blood sugar very carefully, and take a blood pressure med.

 

[Skye]

Protein levels are measured in different ways. I will try to give some basic knowledge. Some tests check for microalbumin, which can indicate beginning signs of trouble and that you may need a med to intervene. I don't know if that is what you were checked for. If those levels are high, they do a 24 hour urine collection to see how things go through the whole day. The typical intervention is a blood pressure medicine. Studies have shown that a decrease in blood pressure helps protect your kidneys even if you have never experienced high blood pressure. Things that can create a 'false positive" or elevated protein during a spot urine test are dehydration or a length of time with high blood sugars. I am not sure, but I think most IV and OP abx are hard on the kidneys. That is why it is very important to drink lots of fluid always. Hope this helps! Don't stress too much over this. My first trace of protein showed up about 15 years ago. I remember it being scarey but I am still doing very well with no kidney issues. I drink H2O, watch my blood sugar very carefully, and take a blood pressure med.

 

[Skye]

Protein levels are measured in different ways. I will try to give some basic knowledge. Some tests check for microalbumin, which can indicate beginning signs of trouble and that you may need a med to intervene. I don't know if that is what you were checked for. If those levels are high, they do a 24 hour urine collection to see how things go through the whole day. The typical intervention is a blood pressure medicine. Studies have shown that a decrease in blood pressure helps protect your kidneys even if you have never experienced high blood pressure. Things that can create a 'false positive" or elevated protein during a spot urine test are dehydration or a length of time with high blood sugars. I am not sure, but I think most IV and OP abx are hard on the kidneys. That is why it is very important to drink lots of fluid always. Hope this helps! Don't stress too much over this. My first trace of protein showed up about 15 years ago. I remember it being scarey but I am still doing very well with no kidney issues. I drink H2O, watch my blood sugar very carefully, and take a blood pressure med.

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

I believe that it was the microalbumin test that my doctor did. He never did a 24 hour urine collection, but he did put me on blood pressure medicine (even though I usually have very low blood pressure without it). Interesting that dehydration and high blood sugars could cause a false positive. I have been dealing with both for a while now.

It was my previous diabetes doctor that did the test and he never could explain ANYthing to me. Nor was he very proactive in getting my blood sugar levels down (My A1c is 9.0). Which is why I now have a new doctor. Hopefully we can get things straightened out now.

Thank you for your insight Skye!

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

I believe that it was the microalbumin test that my doctor did. He never did a 24 hour urine collection, but he did put me on blood pressure medicine (even though I usually have very low blood pressure without it). Interesting that dehydration and high blood sugars could cause a false positive. I have been dealing with both for a while now.

It was my previous diabetes doctor that did the test and he never could explain ANYthing to me. Nor was he very proactive in getting my blood sugar levels down (My A1c is 9.0). Which is why I now have a new doctor. Hopefully we can get things straightened out now.

Thank you for your insight Skye!

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

I believe that it was the microalbumin test that my doctor did. He never did a 24 hour urine collection, but he did put me on blood pressure medicine (even though I usually have very low blood pressure without it). Interesting that dehydration and high blood sugars could cause a false positive. I have been dealing with both for a while now.

It was my previous diabetes doctor that did the test and he never could explain ANYthing to me. Nor was he very proactive in getting my blood sugar levels down (My A1c is 9.0). Which is why I now have a new doctor. Hopefully we can get things straightened out now.

Thank you for your insight Skye!

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

I believe that it was the microalbumin test that my doctor did. He never did a 24 hour urine collection, but he did put me on blood pressure medicine (even though I usually have very low blood pressure without it). Interesting that dehydration and high blood sugars could cause a false positive. I have been dealing with both for a while now.

It was my previous diabetes doctor that did the test and he never could explain ANYthing to me. Nor was he very proactive in getting my blood sugar levels down (My A1c is 9.0). Which is why I now have a new doctor. Hopefully we can get things straightened out now.

Thank you for your insight Skye!

 

[SaltyAndSweet]

I believe that it was the microalbumin test that my doctor did. He never did a 24 hour urine collection, but he did put me on blood pressure medicine (even though I usually have very low blood pressure without it). Interesting that dehydration and high blood sugars could cause a false positive. I have been dealing with both for a while now.

It was my previous diabetes doctor that did the test and he never could explain ANYthing to me. Nor was he very proactive in getting my blood sugar levels down (My A1c is 9.0). Which is why I now have a new doctor. Hopefully we can get things straightened out now.

Thank you for your insight Skye!

 

[Skye]

I was reading your blog re: getting an insulin pump. I am just furious that a ding bat insurance company would deny that. I would strongly suggest that you appeal and appeal. Your doctor should be able to write a letter that would qualify you. Things that tend to help: experiencing frequent dangerous low blood sugars, attempting to get pregnant, HAVING CF, uncontrolled diabetes. They have no right to se CFRD in a category all by itself that does not require pump treatment. I am sorry if this is a little off topic. It just really made me furious. You keep fighting them and good for you for being proactive. I am pulling for you.

 

[Skye]

I was reading your blog re: getting an insulin pump. I am just furious that a ding bat insurance company would deny that. I would strongly suggest that you appeal and appeal. Your doctor should be able to write a letter that would qualify you. Things that tend to help: experiencing frequent dangerous low blood sugars, attempting to get pregnant, HAVING CF, uncontrolled diabetes. They have no right to se CFRD in a category all by itself that does not require pump treatment. I am sorry if this is a little off topic. It just really made me furious. You keep fighting them and good for you for being proactive. I am pulling for you.

 

[Skye]

I was reading your blog re: getting an insulin pump. I am just furious that a ding bat insurance company would deny that. I would strongly suggest that you appeal and appeal. Your doctor should be able to write a letter that would qualify you. Things that tend to help: experiencing frequent dangerous low blood sugars, attempting to get pregnant, HAVING CF, uncontrolled diabetes. They have no right to se CFRD in a category all by itself that does not require pump treatment. I am sorry if this is a little off topic. It just really made me furious. You keep fighting them and good for you for being proactive. I am pulling for you.

 

[Skye]

I was reading your blog re: getting an insulin pump. I am just furious that a ding bat insurance company would deny that. I would strongly suggest that you appeal and appeal. Your doctor should be able to write a letter that would qualify you. Things that tend to help: experiencing frequent dangerous low blood sugars, attempting to get pregnant, HAVING CF, uncontrolled diabetes. They have no right to se CFRD in a category all by itself that does not require pump treatment. I am sorry if this is a little off topic. It just really made me furious. You keep fighting them and good for you for being proactive. I am pulling for you.

 

[Skye]

I was reading your blog re: getting an insulin pump. I am just furious that a ding bat insurance company would deny that. I would strongly suggest that you appeal and appeal. Your doctor should be able to write a letter that would qualify you. Things that tend to help: experiencing frequent dangerous low blood sugars, attempting to get pregnant, HAVING CF, uncontrolled diabetes. They have no right to se CFRD in a category all by itself that does not require pump treatment. I am sorry if this is a little off topic. It just really made me furious. You keep fighting them and good for you for being proactive. I am pulling for you.