Droopy
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Thu Sep-06-07 02:24 AM
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I went for a physical about a month ago and they told me that I had a trace of blood in my urine. The doctor asked me if I had any pain and I said no. She then told me that blood in the urine without any pain is a possible symptom of bladder cancer. After I just about fainted she told me that she didn't think that was the case because I am young and I was drinking a lot of pop which could have also been the problem. She was concerned enough, however, that she told me to get it checked out again in a month. Somebody also told me the other day that they had a trace of blood in their urine at one time and it turned out to be kidney cancer.
I did more reading about bladder and kidney cancer than a med student. It turned out that I didn't have any of the other symptoms of those diseases, but I was still concerned.
So a month rolled by and I went to my family doctor to get checked out yesterday. I have been drinking nothing but water for the last month. Not even a little beer on the weekends which I had gotten into the habit of doing. The test said that I still had a trace of blood in my urine, albeit a very, very slight trace. The doctor looked at a sample of my urine under a microscope and found no red blood cells. She did find a few white blood cells which she told me was indicative that I had an infection or was probably getting over one because there were so few of them.
I'm going to keep drinking nothing but water, though. I feel better since I've been doing that. And I feel even better that I'm not in the hospital right now preparing to have my bladder or a kidney removed.
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CaliforniaPeggy
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Thu Sep-06-07 02:46 AM
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I am so relieved to hear that you're OK!
And I'm even gladder to hear that you feel so much better drinking water...
Keep up the good work, sweetie! :hug:
You have heard the old saying: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
It's so true!
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enigmatic
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Thu Sep-06-07 02:46 AM
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2. You'll be alright, bro |
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Edited on Thu Sep-06-07 02:47 AM by enigmatic
Drink alot of water, that always helps and flushes the body. When I was in my decade-plus Bukowski phase I always drank water all day and beer all night (mostly Mickey's Malt Liquor), thinking that at the very least I could speed the "you don't drink beer, you rent it" rule. It limited the damage I was doing to myself and probably saved me a trip or two to the hospital in the process.
It's all about balance in the end. You're a seeker, so you'll know when you get it.
And you'll live a long, long time because of it:)
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Thu Sep-06-07 07:37 AM
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3. Droopy, I'm so glad to hear that you're OK! |
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:hug: That's wonderful news. Water is so good for you...I really need to get into the habit of drinking more. :hi: Be well!
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Thu Sep-06-07 07:41 AM
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4. Droopy - that is great news. |
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MrMB has discovered more than a trace of blood in his urine recently and will be undergoing some more invasive testing tomorrow. I will share your story of well-being with him to hopefully ease his fears.
I am very happy for you and am soooo glad that you are feeling great!
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MissMillie
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Thu Sep-06-07 07:43 AM
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5. I always have blood in my urine |
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nothing that can be seen, but it's there. And I've been tested for everything under the sun... kidneys, bladder... all of it. There just isn't any explanation.
And I think I have a brother and a sister with the same story.
:shrug:
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