Darlene Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 i have a new symptom. this has never happened before, and i am embarrassed to tell my dr. my urine smells like ammonia. also, i have had this funny taste in my mouth, not sure if it tastes like acid or metal. i am a very clean person, don't want the dr. to think i am not. has anyone else has these same symptoms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustbunni Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Awww, it's not your fault! I don't think the doctor will assume you're a dirty person because you possibly have an infection. It could also just be dehydration, but you should definitely have it checked. Most likely you'll just have to pee in a cup and the doctor will be able to figure it out from there. My sister is a nursing assistant who works for an OB-GYN. I get some really crazy stories from her. They know some smells are unavoidable and not the patients fault. That said, I can assure you she has horror stories of patients who make ZERO effort to shower or anything before visiting the doctor - not even shower within days of the appointment. That's the only time the patient is blamed for smelling bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkd Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Could be an infection, so you should probably get it checked out. Also could be something you're eating?? Really it could be a number of things. Best to get it checked at your doctors office. Dont' be embarrassed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjensen Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Yes. Do not be embarrassed for a moment. The truth is the truth, and it is what it is. The doctor is not going to think any more or less than he would otherwise. If you are concerned about it, it is worth telling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 If you google "Urine that smells like ammonia", you will find lots of articles, seems dehydration is the main cause. If drinking more doesn't help, a doctor visit sounds like a good idea. I guess all urine smells like ammonia if it is concentrated enough. I had really odd smelling urine once when I was on a mediation, I forget which one, I think an antibiotic,and I told my doctor and he was totally unconcerned. I felt like a dope asking, but it didn't phase him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Posted December 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 i went to the dr... she checked my urine, no infection. something has to be wrong, my pee was browner than beer and i have never had the ammonia smell before. can't be anything i am eating because i am not eating anything different that i ever have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachy Phlegming Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 You can look at this for the color of the urine:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhabdomyolysisbut it might not be part of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 When I had a kidney stone, my urine was a light brownish tint due to blood in my urine from the kidney stone irritating the lining of my ureter. My urine also smelled stronger at that time. Did they check for blood in the urine sample? It's pretty standard procedure to check for blood but you never know these days. Might be worth a follow-up call to make sure that was checked. I also agree that dehydration can cause a radical change in the smell and appearance of urine in a matter of a day. Good luck on finding a cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkd Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Did they draw blood for lab work? Did she investigate any further than just a urinalysis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 dkd, no.. she did not do lab work. but i think she should had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkd Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 If it continues, I would go back and request she do some lab work. I'd want a complete metabolic profile to include: electrolytes, bun, creatinine, glucose, liver enzymes, total bilirubin and possibly a CPK to check for rhabdo (like tachy suggested above). You might also want a blood ammonia level.Do you think it's just dehydration?? Maybe try drinking more fluids for a few days and see if you can get it to a lighter color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Posted December 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 i woke up in the night with a charlie horse in my leg.. i wonder if i have an electrolyte imbalance. the thing i don't get is how i can pee several times a day when i m not consuming any liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustbunni Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Sorry you're not doing better northerndarlene. I agree with dkd: You should request more comprehensive blood work. It may not provide the answer, but it is important to rule out causes that could continue to get worse without treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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