Blood in my urine - am I okay?

[short cut sally]

Skierchick..You said you run and bike. How much do you do this, and in duration? I read your story and thought of rhabdomyolsis..the break down of muscle and is filtered thru the kidneys, and can read a positive blood. Usually it occurs with muscle damage from injuries, falls with remaining in one position for a long time, and that triatheletes/marathon runners are at risk for this. I am not a dr, nor do I play one so don't take my word for it..just a suggestion.

[Triskeliongirl]

From what you have written, it sounds like your urologist thinks you are OK. But if you have doubts, ask a second urologist, not a bunch of cyclists. I don't mean to sound harsh, but if you are not comforatble with what your urologist has told you, then get a second MEDICAL opinion.

[makbike]

I too always have blood in my urine - sometime a trace other times 1+, etc. It was a major concern several years ago so my doctor sent me to a urologist who ordered a kidney screening (had to clean my intestines out, have dye injected, pictures taken on a set schedule). The test results showed all was well - no stones, no masses, etc. My mom also has the same problem and my urologist told me after the test it can be genetic and he felt all was well - he simply labeled it idopathic. I continue to have blood in my urine and no one questions it now unless the RBC count is high or I'm showing signs of an infection.

[Skierchickie]

Thanks, you guys. I think I really just needed to vent a little. I wondered if anyone here had ever dealt with similar symptoms (no - not looking for a diagnosis, just similarities - sorry if I was unclear ). I'll probably talk to my regular doctor, and see if she can clarify things a bit. We don't have a urologist of our own here - this guy travels 100 miles a couple of times a month.

Running Mommy - I can't imagine being in your shoes. That has to be really tough. I hope everything turns out okay for you.

Shellyj - I'll read up on rhabdomyolsis - I haven't heard of that.

Boy, I really want to ride to work tomorrow, but I'm so uncomfortable from my exam, I don't know if I'll be able to sit on a bike saddle by morning.

Jan

[Skierchickie]

Makbike,

Yeah, I had the IVP test 10 years ago. Saw this same urologist then, and he practically laughed at me - said I was too young (31 at the time) and there was nothing wrong with me. I think it was the "mildly atypical cells" thing that got the ball rolling this time.

It's interesting that your mom has the same thing.

[JanB]

I vote for the "we'll figure it out" and as someone else said, maybe you should see someone else or at least talk to your regular Dr. like you're planning on doing. Interesting that I haven't been on here in awhile and saw this post-my hubby was just diagnosed w/prostate cancer today from-blood in the urine-only trace amounts under a microscope but that's after 18 months and now we're wondering if it's caught early enough. Follow your gut and most likely it's nothing, but follow your gut. Hope this isn't a scare for you but I hear we have to be our own advocates . Good luck.

[Tuckervill]

Well, prostate cancer is not a concern for a woman. Shouldn't scare her.

Karen

[JanB]

I realize that but my point was that after 18 months for us, it's not always "nothing." I'm sorry I said anything.