I don't want to panic as I said. The cells are Epithelial Squamous. According to what I looked up they have no business being in my urine. I have had pre-cancer in my throat, DNA changes with Barretts esophagus, so I am of course worried. This is my family here on NT, and I sure need some composure right about now. Been on and off sick since Feb. Got a vacation in, but got sick there too, so I do know something is going on. ginnie

Where are you in FL? I WAS a FL girl born in Orlando. My sister is still there.

Hi Florida Girl. I am on the west coast, just south of Tampa bay. Group of very tiny keys are there. I am on the Island closest to Tampa Bay. In fact the north end touched it. Good place to be even when sick. ginnie

Ginnie... Just this week, I, too, had a urine panel done and had positive epithelial squamous cells, positive protein level (30 mg/dl) and mucous in my urine. Of course I started searching for what this may mean, as I have heard nothing from the doctor. But, of the things that are positive, I read that epith squam cells are simply skin cells, completely normal, and indicative of a bad "catch" during the collection process.
Please don't panic... Call your doctor!

Thank you ever so much for that information. I do feel a bit better about it. I did attempt a clean catch so to speak. What got me worried was the relationship there may or may not be with regards to my throat. I get tested every 6 months and biopsy during endoscopy. So... that was the source of me being frightened. I did look up the words, and all openings of the body have those cells. My dad died of throat cancer, and it wasn't a good death. That I guess was the root of my worry. I have been on and off sick since the middle of Feb. Even got sick on vacation. Other parts of the work up I received do show elevated White blood cells as well. I guess I am fighting off some kind of infection for which cipro did nothing. I will call the doctor first thing Monday, and repeat the testing of that I am sure he will want. I do thank God for this site, as we all try to calm each other down when presented with a problem. I think when a person has chronic conditions, it is easy to make the situation worse than it really is. Being rational flies right out the window, and you panic before you know for sure what is going on. Thank you again for calm thoughts sent to me. ginnie

Ginnie,

I am wishing you good luck and God's tender mercies.

M

I am ever so grateful for the good thoughts and prayers coming my way. ginnie

Ginnie, I too am praying for you. I am in a much better place mentally/spiritually right now, if not physically. People like you and others on this board with such amazing strength is such an encouragement.

I am glad your spirits are better Stacy. Maybe we all get strength from each other. When you know you are not alone, and that others are thinking about you, it makes whatever happens easier to tolerate. Being alone, magnifies the problems. When you have buddies on your side, the spirit can still be free. Thank you for prayers Stacy, they are coming your way too. ginnie