Blood in urine, color is dark red

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » March 4th, 2005, 4:27 pm

This is for one of the Ranger staff of medical on here.

For the last 6 days my urine has a significant amout of blood in it. To the point the urine is a dark red.

Some history.

Suffered total renal failure ten years ago for some medication I was given when I had suffered from Septacimia following two operations to the lower bowels. My renal failure was approx 8 weeks where it healed to the part where the Specialist said I had 10% of my renal function back. That was in 95. By 1997 my creatine # had lowered from over 10.0 to 2.7 where it has stayed steadily between 2.5 and 2.9. During my hospital stay I was catherized. Upon my release scar tissue grew in urethea tract. I have had 10 procedures by cysto- 5 were the laser, 5 were electric scapel. I also have a stint there which was thought to help me but all the scar tissue grew back and through it making it useless. My Dr said I had great recuperating ability but in this case wrong spot. I get many urinary infections but haven't had one since last Aug. My longest span without infection. At this time I was stretched using a # 12. This is how narrow my uretha is. I started on my Leviquan last night. I also started drinking green tea. Tea? yea, I also take coumadin. Had a blood clot and a piece broke off giving me Pulomony Embullism. I go to a nearby hosp to get my INR # determine my correct level of med. I last had my INR # was 3.0 just 1 week ago. The past three weeks prior my INR has been 1.4, 1.6, 2.1 My question is: Is the blood in the urine from an urinary infection or is it possible my INR has jumped too high. I get my INR # checked again next Thursday.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » March 4th, 2005, 5:04 pm

This matter has been resolved to a point. Talked with Busted Kidney by phone. Will follow his directions/suggestions.

McD · Post by **McD** » March 4th, 2005, 6:06 pm

Damn Steadfast, make you keep us udated!

Hoover · Post by **Hoover** » March 4th, 2005, 6:11 pm

Wishing You a speedy recovery Ranger.

blueskiesalways · Post by **blueskiesalways** » March 4th, 2005, 6:41 pm

Ranger Steadfast,
Hope you feel better soon.

Mom in Texas · Post by **Mom in Texas** » March 4th, 2005, 6:41 pm

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Ranger Steadfast! Hope you are soon well.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » March 4th, 2005, 10:04 pm

What does it taste like?

Hoover · Post by **Hoover** » March 4th, 2005, 10:11 pm

Kilted Heathen wrote:What does it taste like?

Ranger, What are we ever gonna do with you?

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » March 5th, 2005, 7:50 am

Kilted Heathen wrote:What does it taste like?

aaaah, tastes like Guinness re-filtered for Scots. Popular drink in Aberdeen I hear.

geezus, wasn't it you that told me about this Guinness with a twist? Did ya say it tasted better than piss-water?

Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » March 5th, 2005, 8:03 am

Steadfast wrote:
Kilted Heathen wrote:What does it taste like?
aaaah, tastes like Guinness re-filtered for Scots. Popular drink in Aberdeen I hear. geezus, wasn't it you that told me about this Guinness with a twist? Did ya say it tasted better than piss-water?

Those Fuckin RI's will try to get you to believe anything. DON'T FUCKIN LISTEN TO'EM NEXT TIME STEAD, and when they walk up to you and ask if you were sleepin............. Just tell'em "Nope" but I piss Guinness if you're thirsty

BTW, hope whatever is goin with you heals up real quick like Ranger.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » March 5th, 2005, 12:37 pm

Well I did blood work and supplied Guinness (just kidding) urine for them to analize and send the info to my Doc I see on Tue. Also got my INR done. Was a tad high @ 3.6. The clinic on duty nurse reduced the amount of medication I take and said the few things I did was good. By the time I see my Doc I will have been taking my antibiotic 5 days.

I want you all to know that our Brother, Ranger Busted Kidney sent me his phone # and we talked. He knows his shit. Thank you Busted Kidney. I'll PM you the results after Dr visit.

You people ain't getting rid of me that easily.

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