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Doctors don't know what's wrong . pain in abdomen and lower back. foamy urine , positive ana, normal creatnine and protein levels. getting sick easy.
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Answered 4/21/2014
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See below: Sometimes urine dipsticks are not always 100%---foamy urine is suggestive of proteinuria---consider having 24 hour urine protein/cr study performed.
Answered 6/12/2013
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