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Salt Lake City, UT

Hi all
I have had struggles with my kidneys in the past (AKI that was suspected to be due to lupus), as well as interstitial cystitis and chronic UTI's (all in addition to lupus). However, for the last 2 weeks I have had a very strong and very horrible ammonia smell in my urine that i have never experienced before. I used to work as a CNA and the smell is familiar to me as what my patient's urine would smell like when they had a bad UTI, but I have not been experiencing any other UTI symptoms… read more

August 20, 2023
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A MyLupusTeam Member

When you have lupus uti s are common. Also kidney stones. Get tested do you can get some antibiotic before it turns into a kidney disease

August 23, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I agree with Pamela and Dannil Tajia. Get it checked ASAP.
Hoping for you.💜

August 20, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes they are terrible.
I have just come out of 2 bouts. So frustrating and exhausting.
Hugs to you Stunkey.😘💜

August 21, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had UTI the last four weeks.it was terrible.

August 21, 2023
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had a UTI recently and that ammonia smell. I would go to urgent care to see if it's a UTI

August 20, 2023

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