Question:
I am 2.5yr post and in the last few months my urine has had a very strong smell.

I am concerned that I may not be getting some nutrient that my body needs or even too much of something. If anyone else has experienced this please let me know what the problem was that you had. Thanks, Vicki    — vmize (posted on October 26, 2004)

October 26, 2004
I am 14 1/2 months post-op and I still get ketosis, that strong urine smell when I am about to lose some weight. Or it could be a 100 things, maybe a yeast infection, that has a strong fishy order. If it is a strong amonania smell, it might be high blood sugar. If it continues, you might want to see your pcp.
   — cindy

October 26, 2004
Hi Vicki, When the ammonia smell is noticable to me, I load up on water. this does the trick for me. Good luck, Loriann
   — Loriann J.

October 26, 2004
Have you changed your diet? Example, I love onions but it sure makes my urine smell. Also, any chance you are dehydrated?
   — Danmark

October 26, 2004
Most likely you are not getting enough liquids or you have a kidney infection. You might not have burning on urination if your kidneys are infected and not your bladder. Call your PCP ASAP. Prolonged infection can permantently damage your kidneys.
   — dianne E.

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