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I have just returned from having my pre-opp assessment, i was told that i had protein in my urine. is this common with R/A?
the nurse said she would contact me on Monday if this was a problem, i have waited so long for this opp, i hope this doesn't mean the opp will have to be canclled.
Anne-Marie xxx
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Hi Anne-Marie,
I've had this a couple of times.
What they usually do is send the specimen to the lab to see if there's any infection.
If there isn't, and if it's just a small amount of protein, your op will probably go ahead.
I hope it doesn't delay things for you.
Love, Doreen xx
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Protein in the urine can be increased with RA.. I've had it a few times. The hospital will just want to check, as Dorat said, if there are any infections. High protein in urine can indicate the kidneys not filtering or a level of inflammation so they're just being cautious. I'm sure you have nothing to worry about... Mine never went beyond it just being a bit of protein. Helly x Celebrating 10yrs of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society Doing a Tandem Skydive - May 2011 - All Sponsorship Welcome - www.justgiving.com/helencopeland Read my blog - Helly Copeland
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Thats what the nurse said, that she would send to the lab and check for infection, she will phone on Monday if infection is found. Thank you Doreen & Helly, for putting my mind at ease. Anne-Marie xxx 
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Good luck with the op, Anne-Marie.Like Doreen & Helly have said, protein in the urine seems to be a fairly common occurrence with RA, so hopefully it won`t delay things for you. Kathleen x
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Like wise Ann Marie, as the others, it has turned up a few times for me as well.
Hope that it will not stop your operation though.
Eleanor x
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Hi Anne-Marie, I have had this too, unless it shows high, its usually ok. Will keep fingers crossed for you BARBARA
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Yes I've had protein too, seems a lot of us do! I really hope it doesn't affect your op and I don't think it should. YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Me too! Had protein and blood in urine for years and years. Becoming a bit more of a problem now, but in the early days, once the basic testing had been done for infections etc. I had surgery a couple of times with no problems. Was your blood pressure ok?
Lets hope you are reassured on Mon.
take care, Alison
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Thank you all for reassurances. ...... Alison, blood pressure was fine, always is! i am Lucky with that.
Anne-Marie xxx
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I am waiting to see why i have protien aswell. It must be quite common !. reading all your posts helped me to think it might not be so serious .Thank goodness for this forum ! Kathleen Mc.
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Hello Kathleen, i will let you know how i get on.  Anne-Marie xx
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