medical call backs.
#1
medical call backs.
Hiya, as you all probably know by now, cos i have moaned constantly this week, Kelsey has been recalled twice for protein in her urine.
Has anyone else had this problem and does anyone know what protein means??
she has a docs appointment tomoz and will have to go to G.O.S.H.
If anyone has had this problem what were your results and how long did it take to get the visa???
nickie
Has anyone else had this problem and does anyone know what protein means??
she has a docs appointment tomoz and will have to go to G.O.S.H.
If anyone has had this problem what were your results and how long did it take to get the visa???
nickie
#2
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Re: medical call backs.
Hi,
yes my son had protein in his urine at medicals, was told it was quite normal for teenage boys (16 YEARS)to have it in urine in the mornings?? Anyway we had to go to our own doc's and do another test on monday am (Medicals were on friday) and everything was clear, so just sent the result to panel doc (Try and drink LOADS of water before going to docs, as i think this may have helped.
yes my son had protein in his urine at medicals, was told it was quite normal for teenage boys (16 YEARS)to have it in urine in the mornings?? Anyway we had to go to our own doc's and do another test on monday am (Medicals were on friday) and everything was clear, so just sent the result to panel doc (Try and drink LOADS of water before going to docs, as i think this may have helped.
#3
Re: medical call backs.
Shes 14, she drank water all weekend, i banned her from any other fluid all weekend. she had blood originally and then haemoglobin but no blood, then protein!!!
Poor cow its doing her head in!!! and ours.
i will get water gallore down her neck from now till tomoz, no matter what the doc says though aus still want a peadiatricians report!!! grrrrr
nickie
Poor cow its doing her head in!!! and ours.
i will get water gallore down her neck from now till tomoz, no matter what the doc says though aus still want a peadiatricians report!!! grrrrr
nickie
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Re: medical call backs.
Hi
Protien in the urine COULD be an indication of a slight urine infection. Has she got an other symptoms, stinging etc.
Can easily be cleared up if thats the case
Karen
Protien in the urine COULD be an indication of a slight urine infection. Has she got an other symptoms, stinging etc.
Can easily be cleared up if thats the case
Karen
#5
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Why are they sending her to GOSH ?? Its a specialist hospital(i know i work there)why is she not being seen by a paed at her local,is the consultation private or nhs
#6
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I think its cos when she was a baby she had kidney reflux and was under GOSH so maybe they think that she should be seen in the same place.
but she hasnt been there for 10 years so cant see that anyone would remember her, would her notes still be there?
Other then that i dont know..
would be easier to go to a local hos i must admit.
nickie
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Re: medical call backs.
Hi,
I think if it's a urine infection there would also be other indications. If she is otherwise healthy the most probable explanation is the urine is contaminated. This is quite common, if you think about it. It is more than likely to be from normal vaginal discharge. When she had blood in her urine was she on or near her period? I know this is probally embarrasing for her but as a nurse and midwife I see it every day. I suppose tho' immigration have to be 100% certain ther is nothing wrong with her kidney's. Try not to worry too much.
Carol x
I think if it's a urine infection there would also be other indications. If she is otherwise healthy the most probable explanation is the urine is contaminated. This is quite common, if you think about it. It is more than likely to be from normal vaginal discharge. When she had blood in her urine was she on or near her period? I know this is probally embarrasing for her but as a nurse and midwife I see it every day. I suppose tho' immigration have to be 100% certain ther is nothing wrong with her kidney's. Try not to worry too much.
Carol x
#9
Re: medical call backs.
Hi,
I think if it's a urine infection there would also be other indications. If she is otherwise healthy the most probable explanation is the urine is contaminated. This is quite common, if you think about it. It is more than likely to be from normal vaginal discharge. When she had blood in her urine was she on or near her period? I know this is probally embarrasing for her but as a nurse and midwife I see it every day. I suppose tho' immigration have to be 100% certain ther is nothing wrong with her kidney's. Try not to worry too much.
Carol x
I think if it's a urine infection there would also be other indications. If she is otherwise healthy the most probable explanation is the urine is contaminated. This is quite common, if you think about it. It is more than likely to be from normal vaginal discharge. When she had blood in her urine was she on or near her period? I know this is probally embarrasing for her but as a nurse and midwife I see it every day. I suppose tho' immigration have to be 100% certain ther is nothing wrong with her kidney's. Try not to worry too much.
Carol x
surely her body is doing strange and weird things now cos of her age.
just want it sorted out, reguardless of Australia im worrying theres something wrong with her kidneys and shes gonna be ill etc...
Nickie
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Re: medical call backs.
To be honest i dont know.
I think its cos when she was a baby she had kidney reflux and was under GOSH so maybe they think that she should be seen in the same place.
but she hasnt been there for 10 years so cant see that anyone would remember her, would her notes still be there?
Other then that i dont know..
would be easier to go to a local hos i must admit.
nickie
I think its cos when she was a baby she had kidney reflux and was under GOSH so maybe they think that she should be seen in the same place.
but she hasnt been there for 10 years so cant see that anyone would remember her, would her notes still be there?
Other then that i dont know..
would be easier to go to a local hos i must admit.
nickie
#11
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 296
Re: medical call backs.
Honestly, she will be fine! It is deffo a teenage thing. As you say hormones etc.,
#12
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The 1st time she was near to her period..but the 2nd time she wasnt.
surely her body is doing strange and weird things now cos of her age.
just want it sorted out, reguardless of Australia im worrying theres something wrong with her kidneys and shes gonna be ill etc...
Nickie
surely her body is doing strange and weird things now cos of her age.
just want it sorted out, reguardless of Australia im worrying theres something wrong with her kidneys and shes gonna be ill etc...
Nickie
I can't imagine how frustrated you must be and your daughter for that matter, all I can say is keep positive and all will be sorted soon.
Good luck for tomorrow and make sure you post to let us know how she got on
Donna.
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Sorry to butt in (I've temporarily escaped from the canada boards!) but has she actually been tested for an infection? I only ask because I turned up to my canada medical complete with protein in urine. Turned out I had a completely symptom free kidney infection. One week later after course of antibiotics , all clear!!
Hope all is well .
Hope all is well .
#14
Re: medical call backs.
Sorry to butt in (I've temporarily escaped from the canada boards!) but has she actually been tested for an infection? I only ask because I turned up to my canada medical complete with protein in urine. Turned out I had a completely symptom free kidney infection. One week later after course of antibiotics , all clear!!
Hope all is well .
Hope all is well .
the doc at the visa hos wasnt at all informative so i really havent a clue. Maybe my doc can test her for infection, the other doc didnt say anything about antibiotics, just kept her hand held out for the fee!!
oooh that'll be good if its just an infection, but shes in no pain at all.
Nickie
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Re: medical call backs.
Shes 14, she drank water all weekend, i banned her from any other fluid all weekend. she had blood originally and then haemoglobin but no blood, then protein!!!
Poor cow its doing her head in!!! and ours.
i will get water gallore down her neck from now till tomoz, no matter what the doc says though aus still want a peadiatricians report!!! grrrrr
nickie
Poor cow its doing her head in!!! and ours.
i will get water gallore down her neck from now till tomoz, no matter what the doc says though aus still want a peadiatricians report!!! grrrrr
nickie
my son has protein in his urine and is being treated for it now
docs dont like to see any protein a small amount is not harmfull but prolonged spillage is not good
feel free to pm me if you need a chat and dont worry to much as it is a very rare problem my lad is 1 in 250.000
good luck all for tomorow