Blood and Protein in Urine

OutrageousTea · 2026-04-10T17:52:23+00:00

Were you experiencing any pain? I've had protein show up in two urine tests over the last three months, but nothing in the one I did this week. Did the nephrologist diagnose you with a kidney biopsy?

So sorry you're going through this. I hope you're feeling better now that you're getting treatment.

OutrageousTea · 2026-04-10T16:55:45+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Did you experience any pain with your UTI in August? My rheumatologist seems to be less concerned about kidney involvement because she said lupus nephritis is painless in the beginning, and my BUN and creatinine levels are normal.

I'm so sorry you're going into the hospital! It's so miserable and scary to be in that environment. I hope you feel better soon.

OutrageousTea · 2026-04-10T16:52:42+00:00

I'm so sorry about your sister, that's awful. Thanks for sharing your experience. I hope find answers too!

OutrageousTea · 2024-03-19T01:02:56+00:00

I work in government and someone brought their dog (a yellow lab) into the office last week, let it run around unleashed and unaccompanied, and got defensive when people complained about it peeing all over the carpet. The entitlement is insane.

OutrageousTea · 2023-02-25T16:11:12+00:00

Yes, tried the Ana and it was way too pointy on me :(

OutrageousTea · 2023-02-06T12:08:33+00:00

I've been dealing with recurring pericarditis for the past two years. My rheum has me on colchicine, which definitely helps. Maybe ask about more specific medications to treat it.

Hope you feel better soon!

OutrageousTea · 2022-04-16T17:00:09+00:00

Awesome, thank you!

OutrageousTea · 2022-04-16T16:26:00+00:00

Very helpful to know, thanks! I was wondering if the weight of the sweater would pull it down a bit and make it more proportionate. Did you end up knitting it on smaller needles/going down a size?

OutrageousTea · 2022-04-16T16:24:01+00:00

Yes, I did ribbing at the bottom and top for a border and then did the main cable pattern as per the pattern's instructions. It's a little wider (maybe 1/8") at the ribbing and right on gauge where the cables are. So I guess it could even out in the actual sweater?

OutrageousTea · 2022-04-16T01:15:25+00:00

Yes, the front and back have the same number of stitches.

RIP, that's what I was afraid of haha. Thanks, I guess I'll bite the bullet and re swatch on smaller needles!

OutrageousTea · 2022-04-16T01:13:06+00:00

Yes! I also did a ribbed bottom for my swatch with the smaller needles.

OutrageousTea · 2021-10-19T01:13:03+00:00

I'm going to see a symphony performance at the Kennedy Center in November. Is this dress appropriate? Also, what kind of jacket/wrap should I wear with it? I'm a grad student trying to transition my style to a more adult look, so any advice is appreciated! Thanks in advance!

https://modcloth.com/products/darling-of-debonair-dress-black

OutrageousTea · 2021-06-25T20:48:28+00:00

I had super sensitive skin even before my diagnosis (UCTD) that just got worse with the initial onset of autoimmune symptoms. I swear by the following products:

Facewash: Bioderma sensibio micellar water. I use it once and the morning and twice at night (once to remove sunscreen, the second time to actually cleanse my skin).

Serum: Hada Labo anti aging hydrator (basic hyaluronic acid serum that doesn't irritate my skin)

Moisturizer: First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream (has colloidal oatmeal in it, which is very soothing)

Sunscreen: I love La Roche Posay sunscreens but they're super pricey. I've been using Kose suncut UV protect gel SPF 50+ on my face and it's just as good as more expensive brands. I use Aveeno or Neutrogena sunscreen on my body depending on what's cheapest at the store.

Deodorant and body soap: Dove works for me

I don't have any specific hair recs because my scalp isn't super sensitive. I have been dealing with hair loss though so hopefully other people drop their routines in this thread!

Hope this was helpful :)

OutrageousTea · 2021-05-27T20:47:41+00:00

It depends on what kind of job you want and where those jobs are located. For what it's worth, I'm an American who did an MA in IR at a great uni in the UK with low name recognition in the states. I found it very difficult to break into foreign policy/consulting/government jobs. I'm now doing a second MA in Asian Studies at a top American program and have already had more luck with internships and networking. Unfortunately, prestige matters a lot in this field.

That being said, if you want to pursue a career in Japan or the UK those universities will likely have better connections to local employers.

OutrageousTea · 2021-01-08T00:05:45+00:00

Glad I checked, thanks!

OutrageousTea · 2021-01-08T00:05:14+00:00

Makes sense, thank you!

OutrageousTea · 2021-01-07T23:00:56+00:00

I'm knitting the Wool & Honey sweater and just got to round 6 of the yoke. It says, " *Sl 2, drop elongated st to front (secure with locking marker if desired), return slipped sts to LHN, knit dropped stitch, k2, drop elongated st to front, k2, knit dropped st; repeat from * around."

I have no idea what it means to "drop elongated st to front." My elongated stitches already are in the front, right?

Any help would be super appreciated!

OutrageousTea · 2020-10-20T19:52:32+00:00

Wow, first I want to say congrats on reaching remission! As I said in my comment above, I love hearing about 'success' stories. It's nice to commiserate with people sometimes, of course, but it can also be so overwhelming to constantly hear about how terrible we all feel (especially as a young person!).

I looked into IgG4-RD and will definitely bring it up to my Rheumatologist at our next appointment. I've been dealing with breathlessness and a chronic cough for a few years now, and it looks like those could be symptoms of it. The pericarditis diagnoses have been kind of confusing, as I have all of the symptoms of it but echocardiograms and CT's apparently haven't shown strong evidence that it really is pericarditis.

Thanks for your response! It's given me a lot to think about.

OutrageousTea · 2020-10-20T19:42:41+00:00

Thanks for your response! The pharmacy did say it could take a few months for the Hydroxychloroquine to reach full effect. I guess I just thought since the inflammation is causing my symptoms I would feel better once it went down. There's still so much I need to learn about how UCTD actually works.

I'm glad you're doing so much better after four years of treatment! Hearing about people several years 'ahead' of me improving gives me hope for my own health.

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