Leukocytes, protein and blood.

[Vqueen]

Hi all, my urine samples have started showing leukocytes protein and blood. I have GPA which mainly affects my lungs and now sinuses. I guess I just want to know if having these in my urine with no actual urine infection could mean that there's possibly now kidney involvement too?. Hope you're all keeping well.

[Main1234]

hi I’m no expert but I would contact your consultant to ask for advice/ treatment or the vasculitis helpline if this is a new symptom for you. As it’s a bank holiday on Monday I would try today.

You say you don’t have a urinary infection has this been checked by GP. ? UTI can be painless. Do you often dip your urine to find these results?

Vasculitis tends to throw curve balls and seems to be a disease that continues to give so I would seek further advice as soon as possible.

[Vqueen in reply to Main1234]

Hi, thanks for the reply. I have my urine checked everytime I see my consultant and bloods done every 4 weeks. This last urine test was done by the urologist. ( I think that's what he's called) nothing has been said about my urine until now. I'm nearly at 4 years since diagnosis. I'm due my bloods next week which have U and Es on which I'm sure is kidney function so hopefully nothing shows up.

[Main1234 in reply to Vqueen]

Glad you are being closely monitored. Hope you get some answers soon .

[Investigator1 in reply to Vqueen]

Like Main1234 I’m not an expert but I was 3 years after diagnosis all clear with urine tests, my ANCA was low all was good but some blood and protein was found when I gave my routine urine sample. My Consultant just said let’s see next time. I didn’t have an infection and next time clear again. My Consultant says it happens, high fibre/low carb lifestyle can do it. Get your advice but don’t worry. Nick.

[Support_helps]

hello my GPA has so far affected my kidney only. I have protein and RBC in my urine but no Leukocytes. Given the speed at which my kidney function deteriorated I wouldn't wait to see a nephrologist about this. Hopefully no involvement but I learned timing is everything. Good luck and hope it's nothing//