[livingwith]

I’ve had periods of hematuria since October 2009. When I’m on my feet for for awhile I get abdominal pain and then can see the hematuria when I urinate. Ultra sound was clear. CAT scan showed 2 bilateral kidney stones 1mm each (which my urologist said is not causing the blood). A bladder scope showed a pappilary tumor which was removed on 12/31/09. I am still having pain and hematuria (more often with menstration). They gyno said one has nothing to do with the other and instru...Read the full article

[idazzleu]

Hi EK,
I am having similar problems. I have experienced the heavier hematuria a few times before, and it hurt so much, but didn't last longer than a day. Now I have it again (always at the end of my period) and I am on the 3rd day. I have no idea why it is lasting so long this time, so I went to see my doctor about it. Basically he explained that it might not be anything "causing" it, but he took a urine sample (still waiting for results), and told me to increase the acidity of my bladder by taking vitamin C pills and cranberry extract and drink a lot of water. He said the thinking behind that is the higher acidity might break up the red blood cells more, which is what is causing my pain. I have been doing this since yesterday and it really doesnt seem to be helping, but maybe it'll help you..?
I am waiting to see a OBGYN, and hopefully the tests will show something causing it so there is a solution.
Hope you feel better soon,

SC