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HaoZi
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Just saw this, and was wondering if could be stones (or even if that would be considered "less serious"). Best vibes going out that it's a temporary setback and he'll be fine in no time.
Please send good vibes, prayers and healing thoughts for my husband
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trinityroyal
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You all are the best! And husband asked me to pass on his thanks for the prayers and good wishes.
The news so far:
They've ruled out kidney stones, trauma and kidney disfunction.
doctor thinks it's prostate related. Although blood in urine can indicate cancer, husband's blood counts are all good, health overall is good, and he's got none of the other indicators. So, we wait for the specialist. The earliest available specialist appointment so far is in January, but we're praying for a cancellation. In the meantime, we watch and wait.
I HATE the watching and waiting. I want to know so that I can DO something to help him.
The news so far:
They've ruled out kidney stones, trauma and kidney disfunction.
doctor thinks it's prostate related. Although blood in urine can indicate cancer, husband's blood counts are all good, health overall is good, and he's got none of the other indicators. So, we wait for the specialist. The earliest available specialist appointment so far is in January, but we're praying for a cancellation. In the meantime, we watch and wait.
I HATE the watching and waiting. I want to know so that I can DO something to help him.
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HaoZi
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Have they ruled out Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and some type of trauma (like a hard bump into a desk corner that he forgot about)?
trinityroyal
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I don't quite understand the complete details of the tests they have done so far, but apparently they have ruled out kidney stones because the tests run so far have not shown any epithelial cells (which would be present if there is trauma, either from kidney stones or some other cause). They've tested for and ruled out other items too, but husband was too whacked out after the testing for me to press him for details.
As for getting an MRI, the current waiting list is 3 to 4 months for urgent cases (18 months or longer for non-urgent...sigh), so he'll be in to see the specialist (urologist) long before an MRI spot comes available. I don't know enough about the things that can cause these symptoms. I need to do some research so I can better understand this.
Hound dog
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Trinity I *thought* I responded to this post but evidently my internet hiccuped and it didn't go through.
I'm keeping body parts crossed and praying for husband.
Stones can be ruled out with an IVP (xray with dye) or an ultrasound as well as an MRI. I wouldn't bank on the epithelial cells as I've had plenty of stones where those didn't show up.....Depends on if they're moving around or not. Since he's not having pain, I'd guess they'd probably not be moving around if he had them. (trust me he'd know)
Like you said, the good news is his other tests are coming back good. Still.......while watching and waiting (I hate that by the way) keep an eye out for water retention such as puffy fingers, ankles, bloated abdomen, swelling in the neck ect. If he starts having that take him back to be checked again because his renal function is being impaired.
I always know when Nichole is having issues........her neck gets puffy, really puffy. Me? It's my abdomen first, when it gets to the ankles, fingers I'm in bad shape.
They said something about the prostrate, could it be inflamed? That might cause some blood in the urine.....but wouldn't think it would be a lot.
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I'm keeping body parts crossed and praying for husband.
Stones can be ruled out with an IVP (xray with dye) or an ultrasound as well as an MRI. I wouldn't bank on the epithelial cells as I've had plenty of stones where those didn't show up.....Depends on if they're moving around or not. Since he's not having pain, I'd guess they'd probably not be moving around if he had them. (trust me he'd know)
Like you said, the good news is his other tests are coming back good. Still.......while watching and waiting (I hate that by the way) keep an eye out for water retention such as puffy fingers, ankles, bloated abdomen, swelling in the neck ect. If he starts having that take him back to be checked again because his renal function is being impaired.
I always know when Nichole is having issues........her neck gets puffy, really puffy. Me? It's my abdomen first, when it gets to the ankles, fingers I'm in bad shape.
They said something about the prostrate, could it be inflamed? That might cause some blood in the urine.....but wouldn't think it would be a lot.
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Steely
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Yea- I don't know about the cells - I just know that I had blood in my urine for 2 weeks, without any other symptoms. I went to my Urologist who did an IVP and they found 2 large stones. The stones were just sitting there grinding into the blood vessels in my kidneys, causing blood, but no other symptoms.
I am sure your doctors know what they are doing, and have ruled out stones for a great dr reason.....I just wish he could see a specialist before Jan......GEEZ. Evidently they don't deem it as urgent!! I wonder if there is a way you can throw a bit of a tantrum and try to get it moved up?
HUGS........I am sure it will all be something benign. As much as we all worry, it is usually something simple.
I am sure your doctors know what they are doing, and have ruled out stones for a great dr reason.....I just wish he could see a specialist before Jan......GEEZ. Evidently they don't deem it as urgent!! I wonder if there is a way you can throw a bit of a tantrum and try to get it moved up?
HUGS........I am sure it will all be something benign. As much as we all worry, it is usually something simple.
flutterby
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They rarely do IVP's around here anymore. Now they do CT scans for stones. I had an IVP 12 years ago because of frequent (pretty much monthly) kidney infections. It didn't find anything. 6 months to the day later I passed a stone, and no more kidney infections. I had what they called a septic stone. I didn't have blood in my urine, however, until I was passing the stone.
The waiting and not knowing are the worst. Will keep you and husband in my thoughts.
The waiting and not knowing are the worst. Will keep you and husband in my thoughts.
SearchingForRainbows
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Sorry so late in responding!! Tonight is the first time in about a week that I've been able to use a computer. Keeping your husband in my thoughts and praying that it isn't anything serious. Waiting is the absolute pitts!! Many hugs... SFR
