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Ladies has anyone ever had a high microalbumin test due to her menstrual cycle?
Started this discussion. Last reply by LaGuitariste Mar 6, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone I am new here and joined hopeing I might find some insight before I meet with the nephrologist on Wednesday. I recently switched endos due to lack of communication and negativity of my…Continue
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LaGuitariste replied to Ursla's discussion 'Ladies has anyone ever had a high microalbumin test due to her menstrual cycle?'
FHS replied to Ursla's discussion 'Ladies has anyone ever had a high microalbumin test due to her menstrual cycle?'"+1 for a 24 hour urine test if you are really concerned. The spot urine microalbumin/creatinine ratio test is pretty informative in and of itself but it is sensitive to test conditions, like Holger says.
A 24 hour urinalysis used to be the gold…"
"Thank you Holger. i go to the nephrologist tomorrow and I know he will do a more detailed test in the mean time I am skipping my zumba classes and trying to avoid using any medicatipns i know can also affect the test such as aleve and…"
Holger Schmeken replied to Ursla's discussion 'Ladies has anyone ever had a high microalbumin test due to her menstrual cycle?'"These tests are highly sensitive. Increased physical activity just before the test like walking to the endo for example will alter / increase the result. Therefore I would recommend to do the test again - in the middle of your cycle. I would also…"
"I have only been on the pump since June 2011 but I definatly see a difference in my pump sites. I usually save my stomach for my cgm but use my arms sides and buttocks for insertion sites. My arms absorb the best and I tend to over use them and the…"
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Ladies has anyone ever had a high microalbumin test due to her menstrual cycle?
Hi everyone I am new here and joined hopeing I might find some insight before I meet with the nephrologist on Wednesday. I recently switched endos due to lack of communication and negativity of my last doctor. After meeting with new doctor last Tuesday they called and told me to make an appointment with a nephrologist because my microalbumin test came back so high (1400 is the ratio). After freaking out at first I went online to do some research and found that the test should not be done when a…See More
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- At 7:41am on March 4, 2012, Donna H said…
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Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
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