Protein in my Urine

[ShineyHappyPeople]

The midwife said I had protein in my urine and it may be a kidney infection or something like that and she didn't seem overly concerned which is good. But isn't that a symptom of pre-eclampsia? Anyone else have this?

 

[LittleMe]

It's probably just mild cystitis and nothing to worry about. I get cystitis all the time, but a couple of years ago it spread to my kidneys as a full blown kidney infection and was really painful! Terrible backache and a fever but eventually it went with anti-biotics. I'm sure the protein will just be a uti and not a sign of pre-eclampsia as I'm sure your midwife will have said something otherwise.

Actually, it was only last week I had to have anti-biotics for a uti and was told all was fine. Is it painful? x

 

[ShineyHappyPeople]

It's probably just mild cystitis and nothing to worry about. I get cystitis all the time, but a couple of years ago it spread to my kidneys as a full blown kidney infection and was really painful! Terrible backache and a fever but eventually it went with anti-biotics. I'm sure the protein will just be a uti and not a sign of pre-eclampsia as I'm sure your midwife will have said something otherwise.

Actually, it was only last week I had to have anti-biotics for a uti and was told all was fine. Is it painful? x

Its not sore at all but I've had a kidney infection before without any major pain - just an uncomfrtable feeling in my sides. This time I don't really feel anything so I doubt its that

 

[LittleMe]

I found this link if it's any help? http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/complications/proteinurine/

It's probably like it says, just your kidneys working harder x

 

[ShineyHappyPeople]

I found this link if it's any help? http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/complications/proteinurine/

It's probably like it says, just your kidneys working harder x

Thanks I hope so. Why is mine working harder than most peoples though lol

 

[fran_23]

When i was in hospital i had this, they told me to try and drink more fluids to help my kidneys break down waste faster or something, hope your ok xx

 

[scones]

cranberry juice too SHP, and lots of fluid to help the kidneys xxxx

 

[noodle1]

I've got protein in my wee too. It can be a sign of an infection.

I had pre eclampsia with Tom and was induced at 38 weeks because of it. I don't know much about it in early pregnancy, I thought it was only a problem near the end.

 

[Tiny Sue]

Hi hun - yes protein is a symptom of pre-eclampsia, but it is also a marker for infection. Protein levels would have to be very high before you would be diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and you would also have to have high blood pressure and swelling of the body - sometimes pain in the area of the liver (upper right hand side) and visual disturbances or headaches.

I had pre-eclampsia with Naomi

I also had a trace of protein in the urine last week so they sent my urine off to the lab in case I had a water infection.

Hope this helps
Sue

 

[Anna23]

i'd get to the docs hun just incase your doc might want to put you on antibiotics just to be safe, it sounds like you could have a infection