Protein in urine in early PG?

KellyMRocks · August 2009

I just got my lab results from my urine test this afternoon. My protein level was 20. Normal range is 0-9. Also my white blood cells were "small" when normal should be "negative".

Should I be worried? Should I call? Or should I assume that if it is an issue they will call me for a follow up?

I'm really really hoping this is just a UTI and not the beginnings of something more ominous or in need of management.

amyfelice · August 2009

Do you know what the SG (specific gravity) was? If it's high, that means you just didn't drink enough water that day most likely.

KellyMRocks · August 2009

SG is in normal range. I definitely had no had much water at that point in the day though. I also didn't know i'd be giving a urine sample and went right before I left the house and to force some out of me for the collection.

tri_bride05 · August 2009

I don't know that you should be worried, but since I always worry about stuff like that, I'd probably call to find out what the results mean.

KellyMRocks · August 2009

tri_bride05:
I don't know that you should be worried, but since I always worry about stuff like that, I'd probably call to find out what the results mean.

You sound like me I'm such a worry wart

amyfelice · August 2009

yeah, it can't hurt to call, but I wouldn't be too worried.

Celyn · August 2009

Do you feel like you have a UTI?

KellyMRocks · August 2009

Celyn:
Do you feel like you have a UTI?

I've never had one, I don't know what one would feel like. I just kind of generally feel like crap though.

marsnemmo · August 2009

I don't know about protein but it doesn't sound like an alarming amount, also in pg white blood cells are increased because there's a baby in there and it's just how your body responds.

jsugrin · August 2009

I would call, but that's because I'm not one to have enough patience to wait for someone to call me. The high protein can possibly be indicative of a thyroid issue and I'm assuming that small on the WBC means you had a small amount present, if so then I would lean towards a slight UTI, super common during pregnancy.

KellyMRocks · August 2009

jsugrin:
I would call, but that's because I'm not one to have enough patience to wait for someone to call me. The high protein can possibly be indicative of a thyroid issue and I'm assuming that small on the WBC means you had a small amount present, if so then I would lean towards a slight UTI, super common during pregnancy.

I *just* had my thyroid checked a couple months ago. that was normal.

I guess i'll give a call tomorrow.

KellyMRocks · August 2009

jsugrin:
I would call, but that's because I'm not one to have enough patience to wait for someone to call me. The high protein can possibly be indicative of a thyroid issue and I'm assuming that small on the WBC means you had a small amount present, if so then I would lean towards a slight UTI, super common during pregnancy.

I *just* had my thyroid checked a couple months ago. that was normal.

I guess i'll give a call tomorrow.

Mrs.K&C · September 2009

I had the same (nearly exact) results with my first appointment with my pregnancy with Sabrina. Kind of long story but obviously happy ending.

The NP (Kaiser has you see a NP first, no way around it) said it was nothing to worry about, it was normal. The specimin likely wasn't totally clean.

I stewed about it for a week then emailed my OB, and if I recall correctly, she also said it was fine.

About 2 weeks later, I started bleeding. I was positive I was miscarrying again. They found her heartbeat in the ER, but had no idea why I was bleeding. Said it was "common".

Later that week I started bleeding again - quite a bit.

I got in to see my doc, she did an exam and immediately knew where the bleeding was coming from, and why I had protein and WBC's in my urine. I had a cervical polyp, a totally benign growth but one that caused bleeding (hence the protein) and also caused WBC's - and also why I bled throughout the entire pregnancy. So I had protein and WBC's on and off throughout my pregnancy each time I had a urine test (which was weekly since I went on bedrest at that time for unrelated issues). They wouldn't do anything about the polyp while pregnant, especially with my cervical issues, so I just had to deal with it. It disappeared at delivery like my OB thought it would.

I don't think they're super common, but they're not totally uncommon, either. Anytime my protein or WBC's crept into a range that they felt was too high for the polyp, they would do a cathertized sample to be sure things were okay and they always were.

God, I do not miss being pregnant.

m&m818 · September 2009

Mrs.K&C:

I got in to see my doc, she did an exam and immediately knew where the bleeding was coming from, and why I had protein and WBC's in my urine. I had a cervical polyp, a totally benign growth but one that caused bleeding (hence the protein) and also caused WBC's - and also why I bled throughout the entire pregnancy. So I had protein and WBC's on and off throughout my pregnancy each time I had a urine test (which was weekly since I went on bedrest at that time for unrelated issues). They wouldn't do anything about the polyp while pregnant, especially with my cervical issues, so I just had to deal with it. It disappeared at delivery like my OB thought it would.

I don't think they're super common, but they're not totally uncommon, either.

Hey I had the same thing!

Mrs.K&C · September 2009

m&m818:
Mrs.K&C:

I got in to see my doc, she did an exam and immediately knew where the bleeding was coming from, and why I had protein and WBC's in my urine. I had a cervical polyp, a totally benign growth but one that caused bleeding (hence the protein) and also caused WBC's - and also why I bled throughout the entire pregnancy. So I had protein and WBC's on and off throughout my pregnancy each time I had a urine test (which was weekly since I went on bedrest at that time for unrelated issues). They wouldn't do anything about the polyp while pregnant, especially with my cervical issues, so I just had to deal with it. It disappeared at delivery like my OB thought it would.

I don't think they're super common, but they're not totally uncommon, either.

Hey I had the same thing!

SHUT UP! I thought I was the only one on the boards - even my IF boards, no one had one. We're polyp sisters!

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