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« on: April 24, 2011, 01:11:08 PM »
Since I just started this whole D thing, and have only had 1 session, I still pee (and I hope I will for a long, long time too!).  But, one thing I notice is, it isn't as foamy and weak looking as it used to be.  Does D do that?  Or is something else at play here?

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« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2011, 02:54:25 PM »
I'm betting that is exactly what is going on!  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2011, 03:34:30 PM »
Dialysis sucks the protein out of your blood too.  That is why you went from a low protein diet to a high protein diet.  I think the foam has to do with protein.  But, maybe someone else has a better answer.  Hope things go well.

Are you with DaVita or the Northwest Renal unit?
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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2011, 04:58:35 PM »
I would agree about the protein.  Foamy pee is because of the protein in the urine - in fact  my old neph used to tell me to let her know whenever I saw froth in my urine.  Mine went from frothy to clear as soon as I started D. 
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2011, 07:24:48 PM »
It's called "Proteinuria"

What are the signs and symptoms of proteinuria?

Proteinuria has no signs or symptoms in the early stages. Large amounts of protein in the urine may cause it to look foamy in the toilet. Also, because protein has left the body, the blood can no longer soak up enough fluid, so swelling in the hands, feet, abdomen, or face may occur. This swelling is called edema. These are signs of large protein loss and indicate that kidney disease has progressed. Laboratory testing is the only way to find out whether protein is in a person’s urine before extensive kidney damage occurs.
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« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2011, 08:15:04 PM »
Quote from: Rerun on April 24, 2011, 03:34:30 PM
Dialysis sucks the protein out of your blood too.  That is why you went from a low protein diet to a high protein diet.  I think the foam has to do with protein.  But, maybe someone else has a better answer.  Hope things go well.

Are you with DaVita or the Northwest Renal unit?

There is a DaVita clinic just a mile away from my home, but I am at the non-profit Puget Sound Kidney Center.  DaVita is only open during work hours, and I'd rather go to a non-profit, especially after all I've read here!





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1996 - Diagnosed with Proteinuria
2000 - Started seeing nephrologist on regular basis
Mar 2010 - Started Aranesp shots - well into CKD4
Dec 1, 2010 - Transplant Eval Appt - Listed on Feb 10, 2012
Apr 18, 2011 - Had fistula placed at GFR 8
April 20, 2011 - Had chest cath placed, GFR 6
April 22, 2011 - Started in-center HD. Continued to work FT and still went out and did things: live theater, concerts, spend time with friends, dine out, etc
May 2011 - My Wonderful Donor offered to get tested!
Oct 2011  - My Wonderful Donor was approved for surgery!
November 23, 2011 - Live-Donor Transplant (Lynette the Kidney gets a new home!)
April 3, 2012 - Routine Post-Tx Biopsy (creatinine went up just a little, from 1.4 to 1.7)
April 7, 2012 - ER admit to hospital, emergency surgery to remove large hematoma caused by biopsy
April 8, 2012 - In hospital dialysis with 2 units of blood
Now: On the mend, getting better! New Goal: No more in-patient hospital stays! More travel and life adventures!
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« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2011, 07:41:23 PM »
Mine is a bit fomey but not too bad.
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2011, 08:57:10 PM »
ive had the same experience. No more foam. I will agree on this, that dialysis pulls the protein out of you, hence why you are on a high protein diet instead of a low protein diet.
Your urine is now just getting rid of any fluid.

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