Guest guest Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Why is my little girl's urine totally colorless for the past 2 or 3 days (at least that's when I began to notice)? Still on Stage 1 of the Diet, but started a month ago. My understanding is that when you're well hydrated, you should pee pale, but there's still a tiny bit of yellow tint to it. Now, I haven't been pushing fluids on Lizzie, so I can't believe she's suddenly well-hydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Why is my little girl's urine totally colorless for the past 2 or 3 days (at least that's when I began to notice)? Still on Stage 1 of the Diet, but started a month ago. My understanding is that when you're well hydrated, you should pee pale, but there's still a tiny bit of yellow tint to it. Now, I haven't been pushing fluids on Lizzie, so I can't believe she's suddenly well-hydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I don't have an answer but that has happened to me too. It got very very light for a while except after I'd take my multivitamins. Then when I stopped those for a while after a flair it was totally clear for a few days. Then when I added back in the multi, it is yellowish. It seems like clear pee might not be a bad thing? Stuff in it is stuff that your body is excreting that it processed out of the water it keeps right? So a lack of stuff it doesn't want would mean the kidneys are funcitoning pretty well? I have no idea really, someone let me know if I'm wrong. Kat 27 UC since June 09 SCD since Feb 10 Prednisone 10mg, acyclovir, multivitamin > > Why is my little girl's urine totally colorless for the past 2 or 3 days (at least that's when I began to notice)? > > Still on Stage 1 of the Diet, but started a month ago. My understanding is that when you're well hydrated, you should pee pale, but there's still a tiny bit of yellow tint to it. Now, I haven't been pushing fluids on Lizzie, so I can't believe she's suddenly well-hydrated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 I don't have an answer but that has happened to me too. It got very very light for a while except after I'd take my multivitamins. Then when I stopped those for a while after a flair it was totally clear for a few days. Then when I added back in the multi, it is yellowish. It seems like clear pee might not be a bad thing? Stuff in it is stuff that your body is excreting that it processed out of the water it keeps right? So a lack of stuff it doesn't want would mean the kidneys are funcitoning pretty well? I have no idea really, someone let me know if I'm wrong. Kat 27 UC since June 09 SCD since Feb 10 Prednisone 10mg, acyclovir, multivitamin > > Why is my little girl's urine totally colorless for the past 2 or 3 days (at least that's when I began to notice)? > > Still on Stage 1 of the Diet, but started a month ago. My understanding is that when you're well hydrated, you should pee pale, but there's still a tiny bit of yellow tint to it. Now, I haven't been pushing fluids on Lizzie, so I can't believe she's suddenly well-hydrated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Just a thought, if she's eating more fruits & vegetables than usual, she's getting a lot of water. As long as she's not overly thirsty or peeing a lot, it's probably OK.Did a quick web search & this is the only thing I found:Colorless urine is often the result of diuretic use or high fluid intake, which can be harmless. Diabetes insipidus is associated with colorless urine, the ingestion of ethyl alcohol, and hypercalcemia, a condition caused by too much calcium in the system because of faulty metabolization.http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0876/is_n52/ai_8542521/WAIT - hypercalcemia? Doesn't the book recommend calcium supplements? (I'm guessing ethyl alcohol s not a concern)What Is Diabetes Insipidus? (I had to look that one up)Diabetes Insipidus is not the same as diabetes mellitus ("sugar" diabetes). Diabetes Insipidus resembles diabetes mellitus because the symptoms of both diseases are increased urination and thirst. However, in every other respect, including the causes and treatment of the disorders, the diseases are completely unrelated.http://www.diabetesinsipidus.org/whatisdi.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Just a thought, if she's eating more fruits & vegetables than usual, she's getting a lot of water. As long as she's not overly thirsty or peeing a lot, it's probably OK.Did a quick web search & this is the only thing I found:Colorless urine is often the result of diuretic use or high fluid intake, which can be harmless. Diabetes insipidus is associated with colorless urine, the ingestion of ethyl alcohol, and hypercalcemia, a condition caused by too much calcium in the system because of faulty metabolization.http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0876/is_n52/ai_8542521/WAIT - hypercalcemia? Doesn't the book recommend calcium supplements? (I'm guessing ethyl alcohol s not a concern)What Is Diabetes Insipidus? (I had to look that one up)Diabetes Insipidus is not the same as diabetes mellitus ("sugar" diabetes). Diabetes Insipidus resembles diabetes mellitus because the symptoms of both diseases are increased urination and thirst. However, in every other respect, including the causes and treatment of the disorders, the diseases are completely unrelated.http://www.diabetesinsipidus.org/whatisdi.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 One more thing: Make sure she's getting a little salt in her diet. I get dehydrated sometimes & my Dr tells me to sip water with a pinch of sea salt in it. He says it's important to sip it slowly, so my body can absorb it. When there is not enough salt in the body, it can't hold any water & if you try to replace the water without adding salt, it just washes more salt out of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 One more thing: Make sure she's getting a little salt in her diet. I get dehydrated sometimes & my Dr tells me to sip water with a pinch of sea salt in it. He says it's important to sip it slowly, so my body can absorb it. When there is not enough salt in the body, it can't hold any water & if you try to replace the water without adding salt, it just washes more salt out of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Clear urine is better than cloudy or dark urine. Means your daughter is staying hydrated, and that is a good thing. Have you noticed whether she is going more often? The more frequently you urinate, the less color you should see. If you are concerned, then do check with her doctor. I don’t know enough about kidney problems or other issues that might have clear urine as a symptom. I have problems with dehydration, even though I drink constantly, so I am happy when I see very little color in my urine; usually I have the opposite problem [sigh]. Kim M. SCD 6 years Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Why is my little girl's urine totally colorless for the past 2 or 3 days (at least that's when I began to notice)? Still on Stage 1 of the Diet, but started a month ago. My understanding is that when you're well hydrated, you should pee pale, but there's still a tiny bit of yellow tint to it. Now, I haven't been pushing fluids on Lizzie, so I can't believe she's suddenly well-hydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Clear urine is better than cloudy or dark urine. Means your daughter is staying hydrated, and that is a good thing. Have you noticed whether she is going more often? The more frequently you urinate, the less color you should see. If you are concerned, then do check with her doctor. I don’t know enough about kidney problems or other issues that might have clear urine as a symptom. I have problems with dehydration, even though I drink constantly, so I am happy when I see very little color in my urine; usually I have the opposite problem [sigh]. Kim M. SCD 6 years Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Why is my little girl's urine totally colorless for the past 2 or 3 days (at least that's when I began to notice)? Still on Stage 1 of the Diet, but started a month ago. My understanding is that when you're well hydrated, you should pee pale, but there's still a tiny bit of yellow tint to it. Now, I haven't been pushing fluids on Lizzie, so I can't believe she's suddenly well-hydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Make sure you are getting enough salt in your diet. In our salt-phobic society, we forget that the kidneys & adrenals need salt to work properly. When there is not enough salt in the body, it can't hold any water & if you try to replace the water without adding salt, it just washes more salt out of the system. Dr. explains this very well in his book, " Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome " http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/adrenal-fatigue-the-21st-century-stress-syndrome.h\ tml P.S. I found his book much more useful than his website, but that's just me. You may want to check for the book in your library: http://www.worldcat.org/title/adrenal-fatigue-the-21st-century-stress-syndrome/o\ clc/48384997/editions?editionsView=true & referer=di > > > > > > Clear urine is better than cloudy or dark urine. Means your daughter is > staying hydrated, and that is a good thing. Have you noticed whether she is > going more often? The more frequently you urinate, the less color you > should see. > > > > If you are concerned, then do check with her doctor. > > > > I don't know enough about kidney problems or other issues that might have > clear urine as a symptom. I have problems with dehydration, even though I > drink constantly, so I am happy when I see very little color in my urine; > usually I have the opposite problem [sigh]. > > > > Kim M. > > SCD 6 years > > Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years > > neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Why is my little girl's urine totally colorless for the past 2 or 3 days (at > least that's when I began to notice)? > > Still on Stage 1 of the Diet, but started a month ago. My understanding is > that when you're well hydrated, you should pee pale, but there's still a > tiny bit of yellow tint to it. Now, I haven't been pushing fluids on Lizzie, > so I can't believe she's suddenly well-hydrated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Make sure you are getting enough salt in your diet. In our salt-phobic society, we forget that the kidneys & adrenals need salt to work properly. When there is not enough salt in the body, it can't hold any water & if you try to replace the water without adding salt, it just washes more salt out of the system. Dr. explains this very well in his book, " Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome " http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/adrenal-fatigue-the-21st-century-stress-syndrome.h\ tml P.S. I found his book much more useful than his website, but that's just me. You may want to check for the book in your library: http://www.worldcat.org/title/adrenal-fatigue-the-21st-century-stress-syndrome/o\ clc/48384997/editions?editionsView=true & referer=di > > > > > > Clear urine is better than cloudy or dark urine. Means your daughter is > staying hydrated, and that is a good thing. Have you noticed whether she is > going more often? The more frequently you urinate, the less color you > should see. > > > > If you are concerned, then do check with her doctor. > > > > I don't know enough about kidney problems or other issues that might have > clear urine as a symptom. I have problems with dehydration, even though I > drink constantly, so I am happy when I see very little color in my urine; > usually I have the opposite problem [sigh]. > > > > Kim M. > > SCD 6 years > > Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years > > neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years > > > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > Why is my little girl's urine totally colorless for the past 2 or 3 days (at > least that's when I began to notice)? > > Still on Stage 1 of the Diet, but started a month ago. My understanding is > that when you're well hydrated, you should pee pale, but there's still a > tiny bit of yellow tint to it. Now, I haven't been pushing fluids on Lizzie, > so I can't believe she's suddenly well-hydrated. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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