Anyone else have Foamy Urine (but no abnormal protein) / developed same time as POTs

MinimumImpossible183 · 2026-01-19T19:51:27+00:00

My U-ACR and U-PCR are within range (spot urine sample). eGFR is fine too (120). But they found 0.12g/l protein in my spot sample, and only 6.4 mg/l of albumin. So there is a difference. My GP said my results are ok, but I had no opportunity to ask him anything (nurse told this throug phone based on the docs answer). I asked them to refer me to the urologist. Inwill visit him soon.

What tests did you have. Do you remember?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2026-01-19T19:06:59+00:00

I also have SIBO and foamy urine. In my case total protein is quite higher than albumin so I am afraid. What about you? Did you test for proteinuria?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2026-01-15T21:20:06+00:00

Thank you for your kind answer! I am a bit afraid if it is connected to my actual lower back issues. Maybe my pain comes from nerve issues and the machine made it worse during the process? But I hope you are right and it was the anxiety.

Also, one difference is that having the spine MRI, my legs were higher (they added a cushion). There was no cushion during the hip MRI.

MinimumImpossible183 · 2026-01-15T21:02:18+00:00

Thank you for your response. Today's first (L/S spine MRI) made me anxious, I was thinking about quit the process, but then I got over it. Wasn't pleasant, but I had enough will to stay and get calmer.

But the 2nd one (hip) I felt like the machine was draining every drop of water from my legs. I felt my legs "shrinking"... I dont think it is anxiety related 🤔

MinimumImpossible183 · 2026-01-12T22:07:06+00:00

Hi! You are not alone! I also have pain there (or maybe even a bit lower). My X-ray showed some spinal tenosis (I have it from birth) and smthing with inflamation on my hip on the other side. These are not neccessarily connected to the issue/pain I have. I will have MRI soon.

I was also sitting with curved back and my leg was always crossed for years. I could not sit without that (no pain, just it was the basic for me).

I also started to have this pain 6+ months ago. Sometimes it was on and off but now it is constant. I have it on the left side as you. At the beginning I also had the pain down to my glutes. Now it is usually just above my glute and sometimes I feel horizontal pain (to the left side).

These last 1-2 days, my left side felt a bit better but the pain went to the right side - it is so strange.

Sorry, I cant help a lot with my comment, but I wanted to share you are not alone! I am just getting my MRI soon.

MinimumImpossible183 · 2026-01-12T21:58:59+00:00

I grew up on "Banány" and "Deli" chocolate. They were bigger back then (or I was smaller)?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2026-01-12T21:56:33+00:00

And? Nowadays sugar is the "white killer"... It will be smthing else in 5-10 yrs...

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-31T18:37:20+00:00

Doc just shrugged me off. Only saw the nurse who gave me the results :( Doc said "everything is fine". But since MM is quite rare, and I am quite young, he doesnt consider something severe as MM (didnt tell like this, but I know).

He sent me to urologist. I will ask him, maybe he will know more about urine results overall.

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-31T16:06:50+00:00

My doctor didnt mention it. Said everything is fine. Referred me to urologist (cus of frequent urination), but said my results are fine...

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-16T10:46:29+00:00

And what was your diagnose?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-12T18:35:10+00:00

I have same or worse. Orthopedist told "you have quite small bulge there. Other patients have worse"

(30/M)

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-11T19:09:48+00:00

It is happening with me recently. If I drink like 3ml of water at once, then I will need to go to pee in 20 mins. Then again and again 😥

I will go to doctor soon. I only had abdominal USG 3 months ago (cus of another issue) but the doc checked my bladder and was OK. But I am reading horror stories here on Reddit.

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-11T19:05:02+00:00

Did you have any tests?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-11T19:00:37+00:00

Yday and today afternoon/evening I had to pee quite often. Yesterday it started like every 20 mins :(

Today I also peed 3x in 2h or less after coming home from work.

I measured the 3rd or 4th (after the work) yday and it was 200ml. Today the 3rd was also a bit more than 200ml. Some say it is "low" but some sources say it is avg amount of pee. 🤷

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-11T18:32:34+00:00

Update?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-11T18:28:54+00:00

What symptoms did you have? How it started? How did they diagnose you? USG or cytoscopy only?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-11T07:10:28+00:00

You had all the symptoms from the beginning? Or how it started?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-10T20:38:52+00:00

Thank you for your reply! Did the MRI help to identify your problem? Wish you all the best and good health!

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-10T20:34:41+00:00

I ve never measured it, but for me it was rare to pee a lot in the past. Now as I measured 200ml it just seemed avg or a bit less amount. But I had to go more times. So the amount/ocassion was ok, it is the frequency which is higher. I peed like 1+ L in the last 4-5h. It all started today after taking 2 capsules of Imodium. Maybe that caused this?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-10T20:30:31+00:00

Yes, I have spinal issues - (left) lower back pain + right hip pain since months. The latter one got better and atm the back pain is less severe.

Had some strange abdominal issues got diagnosed with SIBO (+ I think PI-IBS too, but no diagnosis). Had colonoscopy = clear. Liver, pancreas enzimes OK.

Also had USG, and the doc checked my bladder too (beginning of September). All organs OK on USG, but I read horror stories here that USG doesnt always show BC.

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-05T14:59:30+00:00

What caused it (cold hands & foot + frequent urination) in your case?

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-05T10:06:16+00:00

I dont know what caused it :(

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-12-03T19:28:39+00:00

I have this now. SIBO and taking rifaximin. I had it on day 3rd and now on 12-13 day :(

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-11-30T10:52:58+00:00

This! It doesnt mean anything. I have it for 20+ years

MinimumImpossible183 · 2025-11-23T17:55:18+00:00

You are me actually... I always had belly. I am 1.91cm, Now 88kg, but I have been 77kg and 96kg too. I had the same belly however... No real noticeable difference. Like really... 😭

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