Urine is cloudy-Cause for Concern?

[Guest]

Hi Dr. Garcia,

Sometimes I notice that my urine is cloudy. Is this a cause for concern with taking the topa? I am on 300 mg per day a drink lots of water most days.

Thanks!
-Nina

[Guest]

Urine is cloudy-Cause for Concern?

Nina - I never noticed cloudy urine until I read your post and then I noticed today that my urine too was cloudy (very!). I got very nervous and started looking symptoms up on-line and got even more nervous. I am at 100 mg topa (w/o MD prescription). I am still taking all of the supplements and am wondering if any of those have anthing to do with it. I am tempted to just give up on the topa, if that's what's causing it, since I was doing OK without it. Let's hope Dr. Garcia answers your question soon. I really had no other topa side effects other than some tingling toes and fingers.

[Guest]

Urine is cloudy-Cause for Concern?

I don't want to give up topa. It has helped me TOO much. It isn't cloudy all the time. Today it hasn't been cloudy it all. It is just the first day I remembered to ask. I also posted the general discussion board also because I know the doc is so busy. Hang in there and drink plenty of fluids.

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Urine is cloudy-Cause for Concern?

Actually - It wasn't that cloudy, however I did notice it - I think I was just really paranoid - and after I posted, it wasn't cloudy at all for the rest of the day. I guess we'll just wait and see what the doctor has to say. Thanks for responding.

[Guest]

Urine is cloudy-Cause for Concern?

Hi.

I'm glad that you are drinking plenty of water, although "plenty" means different amounts to many people. A urinalysis is an inexpensive way to see if you have any infection or leaking of protein that may indicate a different disease process. Urine should be light yellow although the B vitamins may make this a brighter color. I think a urine test would be a good idea.

Thanks for working with the program and good work on improving your health.

--Dr. Garcia