Question 1

is a high protein levels in 38 week pregency dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Possibly : High protein levels in the urine may be a sign of a condition associated with elevated blood pressure called preeclampsia. This should be assessed by your doctor

Question 2

my daughter had a premature birth w/ her first child due to high bp +vprotein in her urine. will her 2nd pregnant be more high risk? my daughter has just discovered she is pregnant for the second time. her first pregnancy 5 years ago ended up with a 3 wee

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes her 2nd pregnancy will be considered high risk as it sound like she had pre-eclampsia or what some will call toxiemia.  Her doctor will monitor her closely for signs of elevated BP and proteinuria and also make sure that if she has gestational diabetes, that she is treated and monitored for it.  About 3 percent of women have pre-eclampsia and 7 percent have gestional diabetes with pregnancy so it is common enough that most ob/gyn doctors are comfortable managing patients with who end up having high blood pressure or diabetes in pregnancy.  Best wishes.

Question 3

i have 21 days child.at 7th day of ceasure 24 hour urine protine level was high.608mg/dl.during pragnancy i was takng thyronorm 50mcg.i hav now highbp?

Accepted Answer

See below: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 4

i'm 35 have pcos with normal peirods however no peirod for 3 months protine in uirine  pain and v bad swelling of belly pregnancy test neg?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: There are a number of potential causes including pregnancy and ovarian cysts so it is a good idea to see your doctor for evaluation.

Question 5

what are considered dangerously high levels of protein in urine during a 24 hour collection during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant proteinuria: Preeclampsia (p) is a syndrome affecting multiple organs and diagnosed by presence of high blood pressure along with loss of protein in urine (&gt; 300 mg per day). If the woman has this level after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it could be a sign of p developing. If this level is found before 20 weeks, it may be due from a pre-existing condition.

Question 6

i have pcos and i eat low net carbs per day, high healthy fats,moderate protein and dairy and abundant veggies is it safe to continue during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

See dietitian: Congratulations on being so health conscious. The person to best address your question would be a dietitian. I suggest your doctor put in a dietary consult for you. You can have the consultant take a close look at you eating habits and match them up with dietary needs in pregnancy, specifically making sure you get the appropriate amount of calories.

Question 7

i have a high risk pregnancy & have weekly checkups to check if there are any protein in my urine. my doctor picked up a spec in urine detected & said its dietary, i should lesson the amount of protein i consume, is there any dietary/protein advice?

Accepted Answer

: Significant urinary protein along with possible elevated blood pressure (toxemia of pregnancy) can influence necessary timing of delivery. "Trace protein" in the urine is not necessarily serious or predictive of the future course of the pregnancy.  For a "high risk pregnancy", it is helpful to have a referral to a maternal-fetal-medicine physician.

Question 8

is it possible for a high protein, low carb, low fat of about 800-900 calories a day diet to give a false negative on a pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

No.: Since the test measures the presence (for a positive test) of the hormone hCG, no foods or diet changes will affect the test result--either positive or negative.  HCG is produced by specific cells in the developing placenta.

Question 9

is 9.4 reactive protein high?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would consider it high, but it really depends on what your lab's reference range is. If your doctor says it's high, then ask how to get it down.

Question 10

foods with high protein for athletes?

Accepted Answer

Whey Protein: Whey protein powder is freely available for athletes.  Lean protein such as chicken, turkey, and fish are all good sources of protein.  Eggs in particular are good - especially egg whites.  
If you are vegetarian, most green vegetables, and beans, grains etc contain all the essential amino acids, and are actually more bioavailable than Amino Acids from animal proteins.

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Is a high protein levels in 38 week pregency dangerous?

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My daughter had a premature birth w/ her first child due to high bp +vprotein in her urine. will her 2nd pregnant be more high risk? my daughter has just discovered she is pregnant for the second time. her first pregnancy 5 years ago ended up with a 3 wee

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I have 21 days child.at 7th day of ceasure 24 hour urine protine level was high.608mg/dl.during pragnancy i was takng thyronorm 50mcg.i hav now highbp?

A member asked:

I'm 35 have pcos with normal peirods however no peirod for 3 months protine in uirine pain and v bad swelling of belly pregnancy test neg?

A member asked:

What are considered dangerously high levels of protein in urine during a 24 hour collection during pregnancy?

A member asked:

I have pcos and i eat low net carbs per day, high healthy fats,moderate protein and dairy and abundant veggies is it safe to continue during pregnancy?

A member asked:

I have a high risk pregnancy & have weekly checkups to check if there are any protein in my urine. my doctor picked up a spec in urine detected & said its dietary, i should lesson the amount of protein i consume, is there any dietary/protein advice?

A member asked:

Is it possible for a high protein, low carb, low fat of about 800-900 calories a day diet to give a false negative on a pregnancy test?

A member asked:

Is 9.4 reactive protein high?

A member asked:

Foods with high protein for athletes?

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