Morgan Cooper34
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joined Jul 2009
I’d love to get some input on this:
Back before I even got pregnant, I was seeing protein in my urine (+). Once I hit my third month, my OB/GYN sent me to see a urologist for advice. Both the urologist and the nephrologist told me to stick to a low-sodium diet, cut back on protein intake, check my blood pressure daily, and keep a close eye on any swelling in my eyes, hands, or legs.
Now I’m heading into my eighth month. Normally, I have pretty low blood pressure—usually around 110/60—so even now, it hasn't climbed above 130/70, even when I'm exerting myself. My hands don't swell at all, and my legs only swell occasionally if I’ve been stuck sitting at my desk for a few hours without walking around. Mostly, though, everything seems fine.
Just as a routine check, I mentioned the protein issue to my doctor, and they ordered a 24-hour urine collection. Here are the results:
(I assume these are the blood work findings)
Urea 0.9 (Ref: 1.7-8.3 mmol/L)
Creatinine 74
Total Protein 67
Albumin 36
Globulin 31
Total protein in 24h urine 0.052 (Ref: 0.080-0.149)
dU Protein conc. 0.021 (Ref: 0.050-0.119)
Creatinine clearance 0.78 (Ref: 1.0-2.8)
dU Creatinine conc 2010 (Ref: 7000-25000)
Diuresis 2490 (Ref: 1000-2000)
Are these numbers normal for someone following the specific diet I was prescribed? I have to wait a few days for my doctor to actually review them, but I have to admit, seeing these low values is making me a bit uneasy.
Thanks in advance.
Edit: Just one more thing. Throughout the day, I drink at least 2 liters of water, about half a liter of tea (chamomile or cranberry—I've been dealing with a cold for the last couple of months), plus a glass or two of lemonade or fresh juice. So, I'm hitting at least 3 liters of fluid a day. Could that be messing with the results?
