Traces of Blood and Protein

roodogg · Apr 28, 2009

I went to the Doc today with lower abdominal pain which I thought could be a hernia or bladder infection. He tested my urine and found no bacteria, but traces of blood and protein. I did have some damage to the abdominal wall but no hernia. He did not seem concerned because I am 31 and not 50. He thinks I am dehydrated and wants me to come back in a week to piss in the cup again.

This was a walk in clinic doc who is young and works out. He seemed pretty knowledgeable about training etc. I have an appointment with my regular doc on Thursday

Tyler Durden · Apr 28, 2009

I went for life insurance last year and they denied me for protein in my urine. Months of testing, visits with a nephrologist and a kidney biopsy and I found out I have a somewhat rare disease, FSGS, which is similar to Alonzo Mourning's condition, but I have such a mild form, I should never have any real issues besides the protein. Here's hoping another company insures me.

But back to your point, proteinuria (protein in urine) is a condition that can be caused by a number of different conditions. Everything from renal failure to diabetes. There is also a phenomenon known as exercise induced proteinuria, were strenuous exercise may leave protein in the urine for up to 72 hours.

Bottom line is that you need further tests. Could be major, could be minor. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

roodogg · Apr 28, 2009

I dont abuse my body, I don't drink however I had a very busy schedule this weekend. I have three kids who had baseball games bday parties etc around the clock this weekend. It was unusually hot outside and I did drink beer sat and sunday with little water. I am hoping that is all it was. Need advice as to other supps to help the kidneys out a bit. I drink 1 to 1.5 gallons of water a day,multi vitamin, Efa's,food, shakes,creatine that is all right now

Big Bapper · Apr 28, 2009

I think if you trained the day before that could be the cause. However best get it checked. Cranberry is good for the kidneys, just check that it does not interact with any precription drugs you are using.