Posted by Larry Hoover on September 5, 2004, at 10:44:52
In reply to Re: diagnosed with pyroluria - need help! » Larry Hoover, posted by Simus on September 3, 2004, at 23:59:25
> > "Presence of photosensitive porphyrins in the urine is diagnostic."
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> Larry, what does this mean?You can mix a reagent with urine that forms a coloured product. The intensity of the colour is directly proportional to the concentration of, in this case, a porphyrin. There are special meters to read the depth of the colour.
> > In porphyria, it is possible to see a dramatic increase in urinary PBG (a pyrrole). Porphyria can manifest as psychiatric symptoms, and go undiagnosed for many years.
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> I hate to ask it like this, but I will for lack of better wording. I hope you understand. Could porphyria and "pyroluria" be the same condition and treated the same way?Yes. Exactly so. Pyrroluria can also be benign (i.e. not a sign of illness at all).
> I did test high for pyrroles in the urine, and I am really just trying to understand all of this.
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> Thanks,
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> SimusSo am I.
Lar
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