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Topic: Specks and strings in urine

BoxerMom
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 25251

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I've been noticing red specks and red/white strings in my urine. They are solid, but break up easily. It is not vaginal discharge. I have no UTI or overt Candida symptoms.

Has anyone else experienced this? I'm treating Lyme, Babesia and Protomyxzoa Rheumatica with abx, antimalarials and herbs.

I know I'm having increased red blood cell lysis, but I can't imagine that RBC casts would be visible.

I have recently increased my systemic enzymes, so maybe biofilm? I'm on Flagyl, which makes me think yeast. I'm also on lots of antiparasitics and salt/C. Do parasites live in the bladder?

I emailed my Lyme doc with my symptoms and will go in for urinalysis and kidney panel.

Specks and strings, anyone? [confused]

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Must...find...BRAIN!!!

Posts: 2867 | From Pacific NW | Registered: Apr 2010 | IP: Logged |

lpkayak
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 5230

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i know parasites can come out of any orifice...and out of skin.

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Lyme? Its complicated. Educate yourself.

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glm1111
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Member # 16556

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They are parasites and I have had what you are describing. The strings sound like worms. The red specks could be eggs.

The salt/c is a very powerful antiparasitic. Hopefully a lot more parasites will emerge and you can be on the road to rwcovery. I always checked with www.lymephotos.com to see if they resembled anything on there.

Gael

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PARASITES/WORMS ARE NOW
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Carol in PA
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 5338

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Would you be able to find someone with a microscope?

I'd be interested in what the specs and strings look like when enlarged.

Posts: 6947 | From Lancaster, PA | Registered: Feb 2004 | IP: Logged |

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