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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not to go too TMI, but have her check for foam/bubbles in her urine. That is a sign (but definitely not determinative) of protein in her urine.

If she has it, it is very likely kidney dysfunction. It can be confirmed with very basic blood tests (complete blood count and metabolic panel) plus a urine test. You could also check to see if her resting blood pressure is high. A cholesterol panel is also helpful but not necessary unless her blood tests show low protein and albumin and her urine test shows protein.

Full disclosure: Something similar happened to me but more dramatic and in the space of a week. I was misdiagnosed at the ER with heart problems because they didn't do a urine test. Ultimately, I had a kidney biopsy and was diagnosed with an autoimmune kidney disease that first shows itself as nephrotic syndrome, which may be what your DD has.

One reason to go the the ER is that if tests show kidney or cardiac issues, they will locate a specialist to see her immediately. Both nephrologists and cardiologists can otherwise take months to get into even with a primary doctor referral.[/quote]

Thanks so much PP. What types of issues would you see in routine bloodwork and metabolic. She just had that done two weeks ago. She has some abnormalities but doctor says these are not abnormal for someone her age. Protein was low (6.2) but she was fasting. Bilirubin, globulin and ratio were in normal range. Creatinine was the only other slightly low value (.51). [/quote]

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