mamasbabygirl Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 For any medical pros out there, my mom had this test ordered today. Are they worried about her kidneys? She was recently ordered antibiotics for a UTI we did not know she had. Her urine is darker than normal too. Her doc at the rehab comes in at 530-6 every morning so I never get to ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I believe it is a test to determine fluid balance and whether her kidneys are functioning properly. Dark urine is a sign she could be dehydrated or a UTI. Make sure she's drinking enough. You can do a search on the net and find the normal values for the test and compare to your mom's once you get the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Here is a link http://www.rnceus.com/renal/renalosmo.html It is a test for kidney function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 See how good John is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Ry you answered the question first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 I read a bunch of stuff online, but the nurse commented that their rehab rarely does them, so I was thinking it was a follow-up test considering they are already treating her for a UTI and her urine is dark. Maybe either ( Ry) of you will know that decadron can cause diabetes. MOm has been on it for months and months and now they test her sugar around the clock and are giving her insulin shots. I had never read of this side effect, at least I had never noticed it. Does this sound right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Lori, I have a friend with bad asthma who has been on prednisone (sp) for years and now has prednisone induced diabetes. So it must be a side effect of long term steroid use. They are a good news/bad news drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Does her urine smell (ok of course it smells) bad? Usually if it's an infection it has a foul odor. I don't know about the diabetes...but John is a diabetic and when he goes on steroids his sugar goes up. Yeah John-- but you had the cool link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yes, Diabetes is a side effect of Steroids. That is why they check your blood so often. Once off of the Decadron, ask the doctor if it is common for the Diabetes to go away. Glad they are weaning her off the steroids. It is such a strong medicine, even in small doses. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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