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Signs Of Problem With Kidneys While On Maintenance

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Mansfield, MA

Hi - I know that bubbles in urine is a possible sign of kidney issues but it could also be many other things. I'm currently on maintenance and #s are good according to doctor but I find myself worried every month right before I get my numbers checked. This month is this...what tests are used to check your kidneys and are bubbles in urine truly a sign of a possible kidney issue? I drink ALOT of water so I have that covered! :) I'm looking forward to when I don't find myself constantly… read more

July 13, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Clara, most everyone has bubbles in their urine. Especially if you are drinking lots of water and you have a strong forceful flow. Protein in our urine actually looks like beer foam or froth, it stucks to the side of the toilet. The 24 hour urine for electrophoresis will show if we have myeloma protein and light chains in our urine. You can monitor your kidney function by making sure your BUN, creatinine and glomerular filtration rates are within range.💗

July 13, 2023 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi,
I'm not sure a potassium and phosphorus diet is a good idea, since that will bring about a lot more complications that might still affect your kidneys. Let alone the bodily cramps.

August 13, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I think you look at you comprehensive, metabolic panel Test.
Look 👀 at creatinine and eGFR
It should on your blood lab work.

July 20, 2023 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Kidney diet - what is it and did it help - right away or over time?

July 13, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My doctor said I was stage one kidney disease..my count was 54 which by the scale was a higher stage.
The only thing that's different us that I get up two times a night to go pee. I decided to put myself on a kidney diet to help my kidneys.

July 13, 2023

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