rhuemy visit

Hi Lyn,

It sounds like your rheumy is being careful but please try not to worry too much.

here's loads of none worrisome hugs winging their way to you,
:grouphug2:

Katharine

Hi Lyn

Im sorry to hear about this new worry. Your Rheumy does sound like he is on the ball and doing the 24 hour collection will obviously help identify the extent of the problem.

Lots of hugs and positive thoughts coming your way :hug: :hug: :hug: Let us know how the results go. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that it all settles for you without more interventions. Is the foot still swollen?

Luv n stuff
Joan:rose:

Hi Lyn

I sure hope the test of the urine i am praying that everything comes out okay and that the kidneys are good.He sure does sound like he knows his stuff for sure.Please take it easy this weekend as i do know what going to the rhueme visits can do to you((((hugs))).Please let us know how the twenty four hour urine test goes for you.

Tammy

Hi Lyn,

Sending you lot of:there: love and :hug: hugs... ... I hope you do not spend the weekend worrying... It sounds like your doctor knows his stuff... So put those feet up , stay in the shade and read a nice long book..
You will be in my thoughts and prayers... Talk to you soon.

Love Penny

(((((((((Lyn)))))))))))) Try not to worry, although I know that's easier said than done. I hope all goes well and that you get the all clear.

:rotfln the Grandmother bit, if I was a granchild I would want you as my Grandmother :rotfl:you just love her to bits don't you :bigsmile:

love
Lily

Wow Lyn, looks like you have a great rhuemy! On top of everything and watching out for anything. Just let him do his job and try not to worry about what he tests for. He's just making sure nothing gets by him.

The good old 24 hour test eh? So much fun that one is. :lol: I always seem to show some protein on my panels but have only done the 24 test one time which was ok.

On the grandmother part, as of today I am officially a GREAT grandpa! :bigsmile: Another generation has started in our family and with any luck, I'll get to see one more. No babysitting for me until he's potty trained, I haven't had to change even one diaper yet!

Hi Lynn,
like others ave said its really good that your rheumy is being cautious.
I really hope that the test esults come back o.k and as others have said try not to worry yourself too much.

Lots of luck to you and take good care.

Cassie

Hello Lyn
I hope all turns out well too. I have read that most people lose protein from time to time but never heard there are signs until it is advanced, signs as opposed to symptoms you feel yourself.
A suggestion especially if you have a trek to get the collection bottles - get two just in case the first go gets loused up. I got so fed up at not having a supply of sterile little bottles for the regular urine checks but I have managed to collect a few.

Aren't the grandchildren sheer delight ! :hehe:

Tom, congratulations to you both ! I hope you can manage to avoid the diapers. I never minded my own babies' or the granddaughter's and anyway there was nobody else to do it, but other people's kids' revolted me.

Higs
Clare

(((Lyn)))

Sorry to hear there is now some concern with your kidneys. If it makes you feel any better, it's believed a sizeable percentage of people with lupus have only very small kidney related issues which never need aggressive treatment. I leak protein too on occasion, but haven't needed any real treatment for it other than lisinopril to help protect the kidneys.

Your doctor really does sound wonderful and very attentive to your needs. It's so good to hear about the good ones out there.

Take care & I hope you get the test done soon and the results back fast so there isn't too much time left to worry...

:there: Lynn, I'm sure you're worried! But it sounds like you have a thorough rheumy, he's on top of things. Hard advice, but try to take it one day at a time! Prayers are with you! Cathy

Hi Lyn,

Haven't been on site, for a couple of days..I am so glad, I didn't miss this post!

I hope the very best for you and that, your test, turns out ok. As other's have stated, try not to worry..I am glad that your thoughts have been on the fun of being a grandmother.

I know you love your little one..so much!

Lyn, please let us all know how your test turns out? In the mean time..you will be in my thoughts and prayers...dearest friend.

XO
Sandy

poor you, I hate 24 hour urines. Once the stupid bottle leaked in the car, I was furious. The back of my station wagon was saturated. I was told by the woman in the lab that they are poor quality containers and that happens quite a bit. My car smelt of pee for days AND I had to do another 24 hour collection. Grrhhh ! I will never forget all that scrubbing, I had to take the carpets out on the car, scrub with disenfectant, leave in the sun to air, twice over.

I had forgotten all about that - geesh, where did that come from. Hopefully you will get a good quality container.

Anyway, I spill protein, but never enough to get excited about. So I hope you come into the same category, I got my fingers crossed for you.

And good luck with that container !

cheers

raglet

Hi Lynn!

I have often wondered if I have the kidney problem too. Sometimes when they check my urine, I have traces of protein showing up but nothing major. Only problem with me is showing alot of UTI's which I get constantly. I just switched doctors and hope this one is much better than the last one. Wish you my best in getting a diagnoses.

Hi Lyn,

I too hope you fall into the same category as Raglet and myself, I haven't needed any other treatment for my kidneys since starting Imuran :luck:

love
Lily

PS My bottles never spilt, but I can tell you that having a fecal fat test for celiac is about as low as I want to go as far as testing goes :lol: My kids actually hid in the car out of sight when I took the buckets in :rotfl:

love
Lily