Bleeding . . . Warning TMI

[crazycanuck]

Limewave...sure hope you can get yourself to a medical centre ASAP! Do keep us informed k..

[limewave]

I'm waiting to hear back from the nurse at the dr's office. If she doesn't get back with me in 15 minutes, I'm on my way to the hospital.

No real changes overnight. Still "leaking" blood, it's coming from the "urethral" opening. But my urine is clear. I have some abdominal pain and lower back pain. Will update when I know more.

Figures this would happen, we're supposed to leave on first family vacation in 3 years tomorrow

[Blueberry]

(((((limewave))))))

That's scary. Here's hoping it's something that's simple to resolve and you can enjoy your vacation - sounds like it's overdue!!

[KnottedYet]

The unexplained vision loss is why I was worried about you driving yourself to the ER. I hope you have someone to drive you to the doctor, too.

Please keep us updated.

ETA: the adrenaline/stress issues, the vision issues, the pain in the kidneys, and the persistant (it's been more than 12 hours, right?) bleeding from the kidneys could all be related. Your doctor already knows all the problems you've been having lately, but if you go to the ER they won't be familiar with your history. Please be sure to tell them EVERYTHING that's been going on lately, even if you don't think it's related.

[OakLeaf]

(((((((Limewave)))))))

Hang in there. Sending healing thoughts.

[limewave]

Well, the medi-center thinks I have Kidney Stones. Yay me.

Tomorrow I had a routine appt. scheduled with my regular doctor, I can talk about it more with her then. She has my complete medical history and is good at looking at the "whole" picture.

[Biciclista]

ouch!! get better soon.

[Zen]

I don't think I've ever heard of a woman getting kidney stones. Aren't you special?

Like Mimi said, ouch.

[limewave]

I don't think I've ever heard of a woman getting kidney stones. Aren't you special?

Like Mimi said, ouch.

I hadn't heard of women having it either. For a split second I had an identity crisis until the dr. assured me that women get them too

[martinkap]

It is a good sign that your actual urine is clear ! This means that your kidneys work fine and there is rather mechanical problem/cut/bleeding area.

It does sound like a relatively comon problem called 'Jogger's hematuria'. Google it. It is a case when an empty bladder's walls can rub up against each other and cause capillaries to break. Many marathoners have the condition after races. Also, bicyclists can get it because of "impacts" to "that" area.

However, it is very crucial that you get that check out immediately. If you go to ER, do not be modest about your symptoms. Slight overstatement will get you treated faster!

Good luck!

EDIT: Just read your reply - good luck with the kidney stones! I am very sorry but it is one of the better diagnosis ...

[bluejellybean]

thinking of you!!