Type 2 Protein in urine

[purplepenguin]

I've just been told I have protein in my urine. I'm on a low carb diet and have been drinking lots of water. Could it be that I need to reduce my protein intake or is it more likely something more serious?

 

[GrantGam]

I've just been told I have protein in my urine. I'm on a low carb diet and have been drinking lots of water. Could it be that I need to reduce my protein intake or is it more likely something more serious?

It can be a sign of kidney damage. Protein typically cannot pass through the filters in your kidneys.

Did your doctor not explain anything further; I'm assuming that your doctor told you that there was protein in your urine? There are blood tests that can be done which will give an indication as to the state of your kidney function.

 

[purplepenguin]

Nope, got a message to call them back but they are only open half a day on Tuesdays. I logged into my medical records online and it says I have elevated ketones and presence of protein. Also says they have prescribed something that I'm assuming are ACE inhibitors. I had bloods done in march and nothing came up as far as I am aware and I've seen the nurse since.

 

[GrantGam]

Nope, got a message to call them back but they are only open half a day on Tuesdays. I logged into my medical records online and it says I have elevated ketones and presence of protein. Also says they have prescribed something that I'm assuming are ACE inhibitors. I had bloods done in march and nothing came up as far as I am aware and I've seen the nurse since.

Do you have access to your eGFR and ACR results on your records?

 

[Bluetit1802]

Normal healthy kidneys filter out waste products and send them out in urine, but return protein back to the blood stream. Sometimes this filtration fails and protein ends up in urine.

If you have your test results on line, have a look for Urine Albumin/Creatinine ratio or ACR (should be under 2.3mg/mmol, and have a look for estimated GFR (eGFR) this is the filtration rate. Should be above 90 to be ideal. (60 to 89 isn't bad) These 2 are other indicators of kidney function.

 

[purplepenguin]

GFR is fine at 90. No info on the creatinine or albumin ratio as not been inputted yet. I hate waiting!

 

[Bluetit1802]

GFR is fine at 90.

Well that is very positive. Chin up.

 

[Struma]

You will also need to factor in to the equation your urea and creatinine results, these are the basic tests that are always done.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Have a read of this

https://patient.info/health/proteinuria-leaflet

 

[Brunneria]

Have a read of this

https://patient.info/health/proteinuria-leaflet

Thanks @bluetit that is a good leaflet. Much better info than the usual superficial blurb you find.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Thanks @bluetit that is a good leaflet. Much better info than the usual superficial blurb you find.

Not quite sure how to take that!

I always use Patient.info for information on diseases, symptoms, treatments etc. Originally recommended to be by an oncology nurse who said its what all the doctors and nurses use. It also links up from my on-line medical records on Patient Access under the little info icons next to certain items.

 

[purplepenguin]

Thank you everyone for your support and information. It turned out it to be anything to worry about.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Do you mean nothing to worry about? Phew, that's a relief if that's the case.

 

[purplepenguin]

Do you mean nothing to worry about? Phew, that's a relief if that's the case.

Yes, I meant NOTHING to worry about but clearly my phone knows something I don't! It turned out to be a minor urine infection, which was news to me as I had no symptoms. As it happens I also found out that my doctor (who I never see) is very much pro LCHF and even mentioned intermittent fasting! I now have a doctor and a nurse who are on board with what I'm doing. I am very lucky!