Recently i have noticed that my urine is really foamy. In full disclosure about 3 weeks ago i got a stomach bug and everything cleared out of my bowells over a few days and I was really dehydrated. A few days after that i ended up with COVID and have been doing better for about a week now. Lost about 4 pounds from not eating well and not going to the gym. Was wondering if i should be worried about protein in my urine and go to the Dr. or just let it ride for a bit. It isn't foaming every time. Mostly just the 1st half of the day.
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SonhoDourado
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I would absolutely go to the doctor. Protein in the urine is a sign of kidney disfunction. A check up and routine blood work should rule out anything serious or nip it in the bud if something is off. Better to play it safe, especially if you've got health insurance. Best of luck to you sir. Keep us posted.
I have been out of the mix for a bit dealing with some personal shit. I have a Bloodwork next week to get it all checked out.
johnhay
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To determine current state of your kidney function, youre gonna want to look at your eGFR and urine microalbumin/creatinine ratio, random.
if you want to see kidney function eGFR via creatinine is a fairly poor indicator. Add cystatin-c to your bloodwork.
MR_Midas
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I think you need to restore nutrition, drink more water and watch the dynamics of your health. I think there is no reason to worry yet, but I could be wrong.
@johnhay @Mac11wildcat @MR_Midas
Thanks for the responses. I am due to get my cholesterol checked at the end of the month and am planning on talking to my Dr. before and have him add the necessary test for kidney function and will go a week or 2 early for the testing. I am eating a lot of protein at the moment. 250 G+ a day and staying hydrated in this heat is tough.
Thanks for the responses. I am due to get my cholesterol checked at the end of the month and am planning on talking to my Dr. before and have him add the necessary test for kidney function and will go a week or 2 early for the testing. I am eating a lot of protein at the moment. 250 G+ a day and staying hydrated in this heat is tough.
MR_Midas
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The main thing is not to delay the trip to the doctor and carefully monitor your health. Health to you man.
@johnhay @Mac11wildcat @MR_Midas I finally got my results. Negative for protein in the urine. eGFR is 66 so little below midrange. However, A/G ratio is 2.6 , AST is 45, ALT is 45 and creatinine is 1.37. All are a bit high. Barely above range. Most likely a side effect of the cholesterol medication i take. HDL is barely within range at 40. LDL is at 133
MR_Midas
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Yes, it is true most likely this medicine is their consequences.
johnhay
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Good to hear about no proteinurea, but eGFR is a bit on the low side. Im curious if you got the Cyastatin-C, and if you did, what was cyastatin-c calculated eGFR. Also, you can take TUDCA 250mg bid to further lower liver enzymes.
MR_Midas
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Good advice would probably be better and impossible to say.!
I did no
t get the cyastatin c test. I just went with what my Dr. had on the paper. It must not be a routine test for the metabolic panel. I will look into the TUDCA though. Also, any recommendations on supps for improved kidney function?
MR_Midas
Member
Reducing the amount of protein and carbohydrates to reduce the load. Also review the drinking regimen.
johnhay
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chronic elevated bg and blood pressure are main culprits for kidney damage. Control those 2 factors and your kidneys are happy.
MR_Midas
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Not enough water is also a factor and the use of potent diuretics.
