White blood cells

[Lomo1964]

Hello everyone. I have had two urine tests come back with white blood cells but no infection anyone else ever had this? Have to have another test in two weeks and if the same have to go to a specialist. Just really worried as not that long been diagnosed with ra just feeling a bit frightened of all these changes xxx

[Moomin8]

Hi- I'm sorry, I can't help as I have never had my urine tested. I do know, however, that when I'm on prednisolone (oral steroids) my white blood count hits the roof! Who knows, they might shed through my urine? I'd never know though. What I can sympathise with is how frightening everything is at first- but this forum is fantastic and very supportive ☺Hope things pan out ok x

[Lomo1964 in reply to Moomin8]

Thank you for your reply I have been on prednisollone steroids do hopefully tho could be something to do with it. Waiting for a call from my gp and also put a call in to my rhumy nurse which I didn't know existed as I started seeing my specialist privately through my work but now diagnosed as life long illness have transfered to nhs because they won't cover me but never provided any contacts. My gp reception provided. Thank you xx

[Moomin8 in reply to Lomo1964]

I started my rheumy road by paying privately (the appointment was taking an age and I was in agony! ) but transferred to the nhs. Funny enough, I saw/see the same rheumatologist in both☺x

[Lomo1964 in reply to Moomin8]

Yes me too. I am new to all this and after loosing both my mum and dad who were both young I get frightened quite easily. I hope you are feeling well xx

[Moomin8 in reply to Lomo1964]

That's a tough point to start from- I'm so sorry to hear that. But you are unique and this is RA is 'just a pain in the neck' - it doesn't define you so stay strong x

[Gigi71]

Yes had this last year, unfortunately I also had all the symptoms of cystitis which I had suffered with for many years. I was given antibiotics on 3 occasions, but it didn't work. I was referred to a urologist, I had a test which had to be done under a general, when they tried with a local it wouldn't work. They stretched my ureathra and this seemed to sort my problems out. The hospital did eventually say I did have an infection ! It's the way the tests are done they aren't always good enough. The consultant said they just don't know why some people are prone to them and gave me a fact sheet to follow. I am sure when I had them after being diagnosed with RA they were a build up of the strong meds you take, as often they said I had white blood cells in my urine with a dip test and I didn't have any symptoms. I do hope your next test is clear. Be sure to use your rheumatology nurses helpline if you are worried about anything, they are usually very helpful. All best wishes to you. X

[ilovemyhubby]

I don't always have elevated wbcs but ALWAYS have blood. Finally, at my prompting, my PCP is referring me to urology. Would be nice to have a doc that would stay on top of things. Instead he offers an anti-anxiety med. Nothing wrong with that, but i told his nurse to tell him if my physical issues would be addressed I'd have a whole lot less anxiety. Don't know whether or not she passed that message along.

[NeonkittyUK]

I've had two years on and off of shedding a few invisible red cells .. Microscopic haematuria .. and had two lots of renal scans and urine pathology and cultures all clear/negative as well as a clear cystoscopy in 2014 and last month. The urologist says he can't find any reason as everything he can see is normal. I have been told I can see a nephrologist for in depth kidney analysis blood tests and discussion if I want but my urologist says my bladder looks very healthy and so do the kidneys. I've also had 3 cystitis attacks earlier this year which he says are caused by the lack of oestrogen and being recently meno. Antibiotics resolved the problem. He says he thinks RA and the meds are making the kidneys shed a few minor cells .. Nothing ever over >2. I hope you are assured if you go see a urologist. I hope once your body settles down to the medication that the urine returns to normal. x