Protein in urine a cause for concern?

It is quite probable that the protein showing was a result of the infection you had rather than a kidney issue. I would suggest that you do put this to rest or you will be spending a lot of time worrying about it for nothing. Do you have regular check-ups with blood and urine tests? These tests would catch anything sneaking up on you, unless it was an acute kidney problem and then you would not have seen it coming anyway. I have high micro blood and trace protein in urine all the time. It is checked regularly, but really can't do much about it unless it gets a lot worse - which I am counting on not happening. I know it is a worry, but one you should put on the back burner for now, that is what I tell myself, anyway.

I don't think you should put it to bed as you say. You should have regular checks to ensure that all is ok. But it doesn't mean that you will have kidney problems. Its just something that sometimes is a first sign of a problem.

Don't worry, but if you are not checked every so often it may be worth you prompting for a check.

Hi there funny as it sounds I started having protein leaking from last year November it always leaks into the urine thier hasnt been any underlying issues however I did buy home testing dipstick checks to be on the safe side although it does keep coming in the urine its not a cause for concern yet but should be monitored providing that is has been thier all the time

Really? I had protein in my urine...did some reading, and it led me to kidney disease. I got a sono because dr thought I had gall stones. Mentioned my kidneys seem to be a problem. The sono tech had the foresight to sono my kidneys and found I had some scarring on both kidneys. Kidneys dr said minimal enough for kidneys to handle, but I still choose to not eat certain things that aggravate the kidneys...like for instance ibuprofen. I noticed I couldn't urinate too well after taking, and do not take anymore. I also changed my diet even though my kidney dr said I was ok. Speculated UTI cause the scarring. So, he said to me u probably have a UTI now. I said I always have a UTI and not planning on living on antibiotics the rest of my life. I take 1-2 cranberry supplements a day and watch what I eat doesn't stress my kidneys too much and I have not had a problem for over a year. I listen to doctors, and then I do what is best for me...preventative, so that I don't get more scarring and end up on dialysis or need a kidney transplant someday. Sorry for the extreme answer, but doctors dont know what the heck they r talking about. Everyone's different.

Many thanks for your replies. This has stopped me worrying too much. I think the way forward, as barnclown so aptly puts it, is 'napping with one eye a bit open'. I should hopefully have my urine checked by the rheumy later this autumn, which which should pick up on anything longer term going on. Best to you all.

Protein in the urine should not be ignored as I had protein in my Urine and it has led to a Kidney transplant. The protein has to be monitored as it can lead to Kidney Failure. Get more information about protein in the urine such as FSGS which i have. Don't put it to bed as said previously. Be aware of it. Google FSGS. Take care.

I hope I didn't scare you too much.

UTI produces a temporary proteinuria with nitrites and a positive growth of bacteria; lupus kidney disese produces a persistent proteinuria. The Bacteriology lab result being clear of proteins (on standard testing) you do not have to worry. On the other hand there is no reason why you should not ask for further dip-stick testing and provided the GP's sticks are not so old that they give false positive (is show 'protein' when there is none) it will do no harm.

I suffered from UTI and cystitis for years constantly on antibiotics - my Urologist recommended a product called D-Mannose - I buy it from Amazon - honestly it is magic, I haven't had another single UTI! Read the reviews on amazon and other sites - this stuff is so much better than antibiotics. It's natural too - I am no medical specialist so this is purely based on my experience. I read up on it and it sounded amazing, I tried it and it worked. all the best xx