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Posted 6/19/2013 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Have any of you ever had any problems with your urine like it smelling strong, being darker or not the "right" color? I have never in a million years thought I would be worrying about something like this!! I try to drink mostly water, but I will have a glass or 2 of tea throughout the day but when my urine gets darker, or doesn't just seem right, I get anxious!!

I know I haven't come across anything in anyone's posts on here about this, so I thought, well, I will put it out there and see what kinds of responses I get!

Sylknmyst

(I think this is probably the most embarrassing thing I have posted about!)
Posted 6/19/2013 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
Have you started any new medications/vitamins or suppliments?

Even something as simple as a switch in your daily vitatmins can cause some really noticable change in urine.

Also nutritional changes such as seasonal produce can cause these changes to occur...think asparagus!

I am sure that it is nothing to worry about, but if your concern continues or things get worse, check with your doctor about getting it checked out.:)

S.C.

p.s....don't be embarrassed...'urine' good company here!;p sorry, couldn't resist!:)
Posted 6/19/2013 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
Cat,

I started back on my Effexor, up to 75 mg this week as it is my 2nd week back on it. I am also taking Klonopin .5 mg 3x day along with Trazodone 100 mg to let me sleep at night. I have taken the Effexor for years as well as the Klonopin before being put back on it. I also take Synthroid 25 mcg 1 x day and 40 mg protonix 2 x day.

I am currently not taking any vitamins or supplements, and my diet was very poor before I started back on the Effexor. I am eating a little more now and am eating foods I always ate. I haven't had asparagus in maybe a month.

I do have a Dr. appointment tomorrow morning for repeat blood work (since my WBC were 22.5) and will talk to her about my urine, but I guess I am worrying about everything and anything because of when I was in the hospital with the Rhabdomyolisis in April and that is always in the front of my mind, and my old Dr. check me for Porphyria, but from what I read, the tests are very sensitive and sometimes not accurate...they told me I didn't have it, but I still ask myself, "what if I do"? I know I am driving myself, my husband and my mom crazy with how I am thinking, but I guess I keep thinking the worst and of course that scares me!

Thank you for replying to my post...I was embarrassed to post it, but my family here is great, so I figured why not!? LOL Ugh, anxiety is such a pain because I usually wouldn't worry about stuff like this unless my Dr. told me there was a reason for concern. My mom always tells me not to worry unless there is reason to because then I worried for nothing...easier said than done though for me.

Sylknmyst
Posted 6/19/2013 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, and your saying made me laugh too..."urine" good company....I needed that!!!
Posted 6/19/2013 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
Well you really are...I also worry about any little change in 'out put' so to speak. It is kind of hard to ignore for those of us who are wired up to worry about things!

However, it sounds as if everything is fine...and you are being monitored by your doctor closely so that is good. I am sure that it is the connection to the issues that you had earlier in the Spring.

That was a scary time for you...of waiting and worrying, so it is natural that you might have some residual fears about this particular issue.

Try to keep positive and not let the 'what ifs' get to you. Remember that your worries were not confirmed then, and that everything will be fine this time as well.

S.C.
Posted 6/19/2013 8:01 PM (GMT 0)
sylknmist

If you are having no other symptoms besides darker, foul smelling urine, it's very possible you are really dehydrated. Urine takes on a strong odor and color when it becomes very concentrated, which a lack of hydration will cause.

There are many different ideas out there as to how much water we should be drinking, but if you are well hydrated, a woman should pee about (give or take) 6X per day and about (again, give or take) a cup of urine each time.

Your results may vary! LOL

Pinch quite firmly the skin on the back of your hand, just under the knuckles. If it doesn't immediately spring back, that is one sign you may be dehydrated.

Since none of us are doctors here and there ARE a number of other reasons your urine could be darker with an odor, I suggest you see your doctor for a quick check up which will include a urine sample.

I'm betting it's nothing and being summer, we ALL need to make sure we get enough to drink. I myself prefer Gin, but my darn doctor keeps saying "water, water, water!" So I drink my Gin with water now! :-)

Peace

Mountaingirl

Post Edited (mountaingirl51351) : 6/19/2013 2:30:54 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/19/2013 9:31 PM (GMT 0)
Mountain,

Thanks for your reply. I feel like I am drinking gallons of water...although I am not, but I do drink quite a bit. I drink so much water that my tummy actually gets full!! LOL I am going to the Dr. tomorrow so I will see what she has to say...add this question to my already long list to ask her tomorrow!! rolleyes
Posted 6/19/2013 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Good afternoon,

I agree with the other members have posted to you, Has the amount you are puttin out about 30cc per hour; 1cc=1 oz. Increase your intake of water as during the summer months as you may not realize you are losing more fluids.

If you urine remains dark, do give your Dr. a call.

No need to feel embarrassed as you are amongst friends.

Hugs
Kitt
Posted 6/19/2013 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt,

Thank you for your reply. I am not sure how much my output is...but I know it's a decent amount.

I go to the Dr. tomorrow so I will let yinz know what she says since I know that the results won't be in with a urine sample, and of course my bloodwork as well.

Thank you all for being here for me and I love you all as though you are my family...not just my HW family!!!

Love to you all,
Sylknmyst
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