? of the Day- Dark-colored urine?

[jenchar]

My urine was cola colored with each of my severe PE experiences. I did not have HELLP syndrome, but I was spilling lots of protein. My liver tests were always normal.

Each woman goes through the symptoms of PE a little differently since we are all individuals with our own genetic makeup.

Jen

[princess purr]

My urine never got dark, even when I was on the cath in L & D. There was a alot less out put then normal though.

[lors63]

This is a sign of HELLP ,g et to the dr, this is seroius, this is your liver breakdwon, I almost died from this, PLEEEEZ go to the dr if you have dark urine COCA COLA PEE. I didnt know about it, you can be monitored. I was lucky , I was blessed.


Lorraine

[caryn]

Hi Kim, and welcome,

I agree with Jill -- at the doc's office they should check your urine and bp, and given the symptoms you're reporting here, I expect they'd want to do bloodwork to rule out any problems.

Nausea/vomiting and upper quadrant pain and dark, scanty urine are all signs that should be taken seriously -- both PE and HELLP syndrome can present with those symptoms. Please keep us posted on how things go this afternoon!

[jillmushet]

Hi Kim: Welcome to the PF and thank you for posting. The following link is to the signs and symptoms page:

http://www.preeclampsia.org/symptoms.asp

I am not a doctor, but dark urine and flu symptoms concern me. I'm so glad you are going into the doctor today. Ask specifically about pe and request a HELLP Syndrome screen. The HELLP screen requires a blood test. Do take care and let us know how things go...

[accessoriz]

I am 33 weeks, at 31 weeks I was having severe right upper Ab pain....so, my ob sent me to the Birth center....(Not to mention she didn't like my Braxton Hicks contractions either)....Where I was given an ultrasound of my kidneys, gallbladder, and bladder....where everything looked like it was ok....But I have noticed that since yesterday my urine is a very dark color....but, it isn't the normal I haven't had enough water look.... Plus, since the pre-term labor I have been drinking about 75 ounces of water a day....other than 3 days ago when I had what I think was the flu. I don't have any other signs of a bladder infection....Had one several years ago....I do have a doctors appt this afternoon....Anybody have any ideas in the mean time???? Any help is very much appreciated...Thanks, KIM

quote:Originally posted by annegarrett

The nurse's advice of eat more protein is not unusual but not advice our doctors provide. You are right--dark or cola colored urine is a very bad sign. If you experience this--even if you are not pregnant--go immediately to your doctor's office and have it checked out.



Anne Garrett
Founder/Spokeswoman
Preeclampsia Foundation

[princess purr]

Mine always looked normal, even when my liver and kidney's where not working right

Val (25) & Rich (26)
Married: June 20th 2001
Veronica Rosina, 11/25/2004-11/27/2004
Born at 26.5 weeks because of severe preeclampsia (doc says I was on my way to HELLP but not there yet)

[christinab]

i was always told that the darker your urine, the more water you need to drink. That dark urine ment you were dehydrated. i do not know how true this is. but that is what i have been told. my urine has always been pretty light during pregnancy. but i have always had problems with protein.

Ezmeralda 09/29/02 I miss you my little angel

Anthony Donnale
10/03/03
4lbs 9.6ozs

[bookworm]

Did not experience this. My urine looked normal during my 24hr collection, even though it turns out my kidneys were NOT working well.

Amy
DD Erin born 8/26/03 - severe PE

[annegarrett]

The nurse's advice of eat more protein is not unusual but not advice our doctors provide. You are right--dark or cola colored urine is a very bad sign. If you experience this--even if you are not pregnant--go immediately to your doctor's office and have it checked out.



Anne Garrett
Founder/Spokeswoman
Preeclampsia Foundation