Guest guest Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 I think I have read somewhere, but am not sure. Ever since I got back from visiting my parents, I just haven't felt that wonderful. Kinda like the flu is coming. I have also noticed for the first time, blood in my urine. I know it is there from the tests, but once the other day, it was like kool aid. It kinda worried me, but I hadn't had very much to drink over the passed 2 days. (7 hour drive with 2 cats, didn't want to stop much and then out to the barn to care for my sick horse the next day) I figured I was dehydrated. The next day things were a little better, but now I just don't feel to well...not really bad, but enough to know I don't feel the best. If that makes any since. I am on CellCept and know how easy it is for me to get sick. My question is....Is it normal to have blood in the urine more when you are sick? Should I be calling the doc. My PC doc gave me some Tamiflu to take if I feel sick, but is there anything else I should do? Sorry to ramble on here, but first time being sick since all this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2004 Report Share Posted December 31, 2004 Hi , I'm sorry you are under the weather - both renally and flu-wise. Cellcept is not that major an immunosuppressant, so I wouldn't immediately think that it's the culprit to you being sick (although if your overall health is not great, it can certainly tip the balance). It's kind of common for patients who are have colds or the flu to experience a worsening of renal symptoms - a " flare up " , if you will. This can take the form of temporarily increased proteinuria and or hematuria. I don't know how safe Tamiflu is for those with kidney disease. I'd report your symptoms to your neph and ask him about the Tamiflu just to be safe. I hope you and your horse both feel better. Cy flu question > > I think I have read somewhere, but am not sure. > Ever since I got back from visiting my parents, I just haven't felt that > wonderful. Kinda like the flu is coming. I have also noticed for the first time, > blood in my urine. I know it is there from the tests, but once the other > day, it was like kool aid. It kinda worried me, but I hadn't had very much to > drink over the passed 2 days. (7 hour drive with 2 cats, didn't want to stop > much and then out to the barn to care for my sick horse the next day) I figured > I was dehydrated. The next day things were a little better, but now I just > don't feel to well...not really bad, but enough to know I don't feel the best. > If that makes any since. I am on CellCept and know how easy it is for me to > get sick. My question is....Is it normal to have blood in the urine more when > you are sick? Should I be calling the doc. My PC doc gave me some Tamiflu to > take if I feel sick, but is there anything else I should do? > > Sorry to ramble on here, but first time being sick since all this. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 It's common for IgAN patients to have darker urine when they have a cold, a flu or whatever. This is because what is usually microscopic blood in the urine becomes macroscopic. If you've never had it though, and you do now, and you've started on Cellcept, it might be prudent to call your doctor and get instructions, just in case. Pierre flu question > > I think I have read somewhere, but am not sure. > Ever since I got back from visiting my parents, I just haven't felt that > wonderful. Kinda like the flu is coming. I have also noticed for the first time, > blood in my urine. I know it is there from the tests, but once the other > day, it was like kool aid. It kinda worried me, but I hadn't had very much to > drink over the passed 2 days. (7 hour drive with 2 cats, didn't want to stop > much and then out to the barn to care for my sick horse the next day) I figured > I was dehydrated. The next day things were a little better, but now I just > don't feel to well...not really bad, but enough to know I don't feel the best. > If that makes any since. I am on CellCept and know how easy it is for me to > get sick. My question is....Is it normal to have blood in the urine more when > you are sick? Should I be calling the doc. My PC doc gave me some Tamiflu to > take if I feel sick, but is there anything else I should do? > > Sorry to ramble on here, but first time being sick since all this. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2005 Report Share Posted January 1, 2005 Hi , I am sorry you are starting out the new year not feeling well. I would put a call into your Neph since you have not experienced macroscopic blood in your urine before. Dehydration does not cause macroscopic blood. Usually it is caused by a viral infection, most commonly a respiratory illness. I hope you feel better soon! In a message dated 12/31/2004 3:47:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, kfpilot@... writes: > > I think I have read somewhere, but am not sure. > Ever since I got back from visiting my parents, I just haven't felt that > wonderful. Kinda like the flu is coming. I have also noticed for the first > time, > blood in my urine. I know it is there from the tests, but once the other > day, it was like kool aid. It kinda worried me, but I hadn't had very much > to > drink over the passed 2 days. (7 hour drive with 2 cats, didn't want to stop > > much and then out to the barn to care for my sick horse the next day) I > figured > I was dehydrated. The next day things were a little better, but now I just > don't feel to well...not really bad, but enough to know I don't feel the > best. > If that makes any since. I am on CellCept and know how easy it is for me to > > get sick. My question is....Is it normal to have blood in the urine more > when > you are sick? Should I be calling the doc. My PC doc gave me some Tamiflu > to > take if I feel sick, but is there anything else I should do? > > Sorry to ramble on here, but first time being sick since all this. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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