Low sodium & bladder issues

hi,
i'm not sure how the low sodium would be connected - but to my mind blood in urine is indicative of a urinary tract infection of some sort.

these have recently been found to be persistent, biofilm forming infections that often reoccur ( probably because they are not completely eradicated due to biofilms)

its also common for biofilm forming infections to be difficult to test for - as often culturing urine fails to produce any results.

papers to this effect are freely available on PubMed so i would have hoped a urologist would be fully aware of these facts.

bubbles could potentially also be a sign of infection - as some micro organisms can ferment by products in the urine and produce gases.

Lyme could well be involved - in as much as it tends to suppress and dysregulate the hosts immune system - making other infections more likely.

my partner has several urinary tract and a kidney infection during the course of her illness with Lyme.

if it is an infection - perhaps low sodium might exacerbate things - as it could reduce urine output - which would tend to increase the chances of infection - as the natural flushing effect of urine is one of the mechanisms that keeps microorganism from getting to the bladder and flourishing there

i think it may be worth finding a different urologist - perhaps one that specialises in chronic infections

i hope its of some help

CT scan is not a bad idea - i have had them and asked not to have the contrast
often its not essential an the ordering doctor or the radiologist can see what they need without it - so you can check with them on that

a minor infection may not show up on a CT scan either way though - and a major one is likely to be exceedingly painful - so it doesn't sound like that.

not sure what country you are in - but nitroxoline is showing promise for treating chronic urinary tract infections in Europe - but is not approved in the USA at present

all the best

Thank you. I will need to look up your post about CIRS. Being a female UTI's are pretty common. But so far my urine test doesn't show a UTI. Thanks again.

Look up oxalates. I found references for foamy urine - not sure if that is what your bubbles are. Definitely blood in urine. A lot of people will think they have a UTI based on symptoms and it is really oxalate.

Goaway said...
Not sure why my body started having problems breaking down oxalate.

There is a bacteria (Oxalobacter formigenes )in the stomach that helps break oxalate down. It could be because we have killed it all off with abx. Unfortunately they haven't been able to make it so there is no supplement to restore it. I think there is other stuff that can help though. Here is what that Google "AI Overview" generated on my search:

Other bacteria that may help with oxalates include:
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum: A probiotic supplement that contains this bacteria may reduce gastrointestinal oxalate absorption.
Lactobacillus: This bacteria may reduce the fraction of oxalate in a culture medium.
A lack of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by bacteria, can lead to a leaky intestine. This can allow compounds like oxalate to be reabsorbed into the bloodstream and travel to the kidneys.

Morning. I've had that test along with a 24 urine and several other test. All comes back within normal range. Thanks!

Update - CT bladder scan showed a cyst that is simple to mildly complex. Bladder symptoms still exist. Doctor & Radiologist don't think the cyst is anything to be concerned with at this time ..hmm. Found out from routine Thyroid ultrasound sound that my lymph nodes are in enlarged on both sides of my neck. I have been on Atovaquone and herbs so I requested an antibiotic (doxycycline). Wondering if people take herbs with doxy? Thanks

Thank you, Garzie. Have you heard of anyone else having enlarged lymph nodes on both sides of the neck with Lyme? Thanks

Thanks. Symptoms have been in place for a year..light bubbles, traces of blood and sediment. Just recently intermittent lower pelvic pain...2 x over last couple of weeks. My anxiety seems to add to the discomfort (intermittent light pressure but NOT during urinating).
My OBGYN said traces of blood are normal for menopause...that's me! I think I'm just exhausted of health issues. For the last 15+ plus years it's been one thing after another. I'm glad to know what I have so i can work to fix it, but I was hoping the constant worrying of not knowing would somewhat subside. I guess getting older doesn't help.😁

traces of blood in from the urethrae are not normal - even in menopause - at least to my mind

if he / she is saying traces of blood in the pan that have come from the uterus - then of course that's one thing and is indeed pretty normal in menopause - but blood actually in the urine from the bladder or urethra is quite another

is it clear which is the case ? i think its important to distinguish

its not uncommon - but at the same time - if it were me i would like to know the cause

more info here

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15234-hematuria