Re-Meds due to high Protein in Urine-Seeking help.

[mitali]

Dear Mitali,

I have been a silent reader of this Forum for a while now. Though I have been tempted many a times to participate in certain discussions, I never did so far due to various reasons. In fact, my own story covers almost all the aspects being discussed here, rejection, resubmission of application, long wait, proof of funds, medical concerns, ultimate success, dilemma whether to or not to land and finally,landing experience and return back to India. because of this, I have been toying with the idea of writing a blog covering all my experience for the sake of future applicants, but due to paucity of time, never got around to doing it. I will perhaps do it after reaching Canada for good, hopefully in October 2012. In the mean time, I will try and write occasional responses like this, whenever others are not able to fully answer others' queries.

As far as the problem regarding high Protein content in urine is concerned, I don't think you (or whoever has it) need to worry. Exactly similar thing happened to me. When I finally received my Medical Request after 11 agonizing years of wait (my first application was rejected by a stupid Chinese-Canadian lady Visa Officer, who misinterpreted a sentence in my credential evaluation), I was a little concerned because I was by then Diabetic and had high Blood Pressure. Like many others who in similar position have done, I too had a complete medical check up done privately to assess my medical condition. That is when it was discovered that I had symptoms of kidney disease, including high protein content in urine. I immediately consulted a Nephrologist, who confirmed I had Diabetic Kidney Disease, and that it was at a fairly advanced stage! Though I started the treatment immediately, I had little hope of clearing the medicals, since Kidney Disease is normally irreversible.

During the medicals, the doctor who did the medicals also was of the opinion that there was very little chance of the immigration being cleared due to my advanced condition. And as expected, I received instructions from CIC to repeat the tests after three months, and send it along with the report of a designated Nephrologist. When the tests were repeated after three months, there was no improvement in my condition at all. And the prognosis of the Nephrologist was that I was slowly, but surely advancing towards End Stage Renal Failure, and will have to start Dialysis sooner or later. So I had three medical conditions, Diabetes, which was not under very good control, high BP and fairly advanced Kidney disease! I wrote to Attorney David Cohen's office regarding this, and they too were of the opinion that very little could be done about medical inadmissibility, except seeking the help of an attorney who specializes in such cases - and that would cost a lot of money! So I resigned to the fact that Canada was not a part of my future and forgot all about it.

Now, to cut a long story short, within a month of the second medical examination , I received the Passport Request and had the visa in my hand in another two weeks!

I, along with my family, landed in Toronto in December 2009, and returned to India in February 2010. My son, who had turned 26 by the time the visa finally arrived, relocated to Vancouver last year and is working there as an IT professional since then. My son in law and daughter have made it on their own, having applied in March 2011 and receiving the Visa two weeks ago - and will be moving to Vancouver in July 2012. And if everything goes well, I and my wife will relocate to Vancouver by October 2012.

And yes, I still am living with my kidney condition, and by the grace of God, Dialysis still looks to be some time away. How long, I do not know, and nor does my Nephrologist. But I can proudly say that I have not let my medical condition affect either my morale, or my life style so far

Hi Imadeit,

I cannot express my gratitude in words.......I am so thankful that you decided to come out of your hibernation because of my post and what a generous contribution you have made....I am truly amazed

The depiction of your own situation with all the struggles and finally the triumph over the unthinkable is inspiring and I am sure many members will appreciate and be grateful to you.

Personally, I wish - May you never ever have to go for a Dialysis and may you remain hale and hearty all your life and enjoy your children and grand children with a robust and fighting FIT KIDNEYS.

[size=10pt]THANK YOU[/size] from the core of my heart as I know my friend will be tremendously benefited by your awesome post.

Wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

With warm regards.

Mitali

 

[mitali]

Hello all! As an Insurance Agent in Canada with over 20 years experience I have had some experience with similar situations when insurance medicals have been performed. Protein levels are checked during these medicals as elevated levels can indicate the presence of various diseases, as already mentioned, but it is important to know that these are NOT the only reasons. As an example, if the test is performed following very strenuous exercise the levels will also be elevated. If the person abuses drugs or alcohol, the levels are also elevated. If the person consumes certain foods, there can also be elevation. I don't know from this post just how high the elevation was in this case, but the first thing I would suggest is to ask to have the test repeated. If there really is a medical condition (like TB, which is the main reason for this testing), it will still cause elevation, but if it was lifestyle related, you might find the results to be much better. So... Before the test, don't eat, don't work out, don't consume herbal medications, don't consume protein powder (common with many people under heavy work out training), and consume reasonable amounts of clear fluids (water). Don't overdo it with the water either, just reasonable amounts. Hope this helps!

Tracy DesLaurier, CHS -Specialist in Super Visa Insurance
DesLaurier Financial Services
www.dfsinc.ca or www.travelinsure.ca
Info @ dfsinc.ca
1-888-933-7462

Hi Online,

When I initiated this thread I was not very sure and apprehensive if I would get any response at all.....and I prayed and prayed for members to respond.

And here I get a response from a person who actually deals with such situations probably on a daily basis...frankly I did not expect it.

I am very thankful to you for your contribution on this forum...I am sure many will benefit.

Thanks a ton.

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and your family.

Mitali

 

[mitali]

yes this is correct drinking high quantity of water camouflages symptoms of many diseases.

Hi mineone,

I appreciate your inputs too...thanks for making the time and helping out a person whom you have never seen or probably will never see.

BTW, I like your ID...

Mitali

 

[mitali]

Guys I am speechless as of now. All this thread is because of me. Mitali, an angel for me, has started this thread for me. Thanks a lot guys for your valuable inputs. I dont know how to thank you people. God bless you people. Am trying everything I can.

Hi Daash,

[size=10pt]The power of Prayers[/size] ......I am sure everything will be okay for you.

Angels are these people who have come out of nowhere with their contributions and solutions

Stay well and take care.

Mitali

 

[Imadeit]

Hi Imadeit,

I cannot express my gratitude in words.......I am so thankful that you decided to come out of your hibernation because of my post and what a generous contribution you have made....I am truly amazed

The depiction of your own situation with all the struggles and finally the triumph over the unthinkable is inspiring and I am sure many members will appreciate and be grateful to you.

Personally, I wish - May you never ever have to go for a Dialysis and may you remain hale and hearty all your life and enjoy your children and grand children with a robust and fighting FIT KIDNEYS.

[size=10pt]THANK YOU[/size] from the core of my heart as I know my friend will be tremendously benefited by your awesome post.

Wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

With warm regards.

Mitali

Trust me to be ‘different’! When almost all the species known to hibernate do that in winter, here I am, choosing to come out of it in the middle of winter

For me, it was not exactly a struggle. I already had a successful career in India when I applied, and have been making steady progress in my profession as the processing of the application was progressing (wrong choice of the word progress – you cannot associate the word with the CIC’s way of handling immigration applications!). In fact, today I earn more in India than I can ever hope to in Canada. So for me it was more of a challenge, and I was not prepared to accept defeat. You will be surprised at the challenges I had to face on the way: an initial refusal, an accelerated PG degree that was completed in one year against the usual two, need to obtain FBI clearance by sending fingerprints from India, PCC from the county police department in the US, not having liquid funds but only property to show as source of funds, stay in more than a dozen places since turning 18, travel history running into several pages, multiple changes in the job profile, age rapidly advancing towards the cut off stage and finally the medical condition likely to place excessive demand on the Canadian society!

Thank you for your wishes – but frankly, I have already come in terms with the reality that sooner or later I will have to undergo dialysis, and eventually undergo a kidney transplant. If I live long enough, that is And hey, what makes you think that I am already not enjoying with children – and grandchildren?

Yes, I was a soldier, if you are wondering

 

[sonir]

Trust me to be ‘different'! When almost all the species known to hibernate do that in winter, here I am, choosing to come out of it in the middle of winter

For me, it was not exactly a struggle. I already had a successful career in India when I applied, and have been making steady progress in my profession as the processing of the application was progressing (wrong choice of the word progress – you cannot associate the word with the CIC's way of handling immigration applications!). In fact, today I earn more in India than I can ever hope to in Canada. So for me it was more of a challenge, and I was not prepared to accept defeat. You will be surprised at the challenges I had to face on the way: an initial refusal, an accelerated PG degree that was completed in one year against the usual two, need to obtain FBI clearance by sending fingerprints from India, PCC from the county police department in the US, not having liquid funds but only property to show as source of funds, stay in more than a dozen places since turning 18, travel history running into several pages, multiple changes in the job profile, age rapidly advancing towards the cut off stage and finally the medical condition likely to place excessive demand on the Canadian society!

Thank you for your wishes – but frankly, I have already come in terms with the reality that sooner or later I will have to undergo dialysis, and eventually undergo a kidney transplant. If I live long enough, that is And hey, what makes you think that I am already not enjoying with children – and grandchildren?

Yes, I was a soldier, if you are wondering

Your posts are very inspiring sir , pls keep on sharing your views and experiences if possible thanks to Mitali as because of her i got a chance to read a true soldier's story

Regards
Sonir

 

[sonir]

Guys I am speechless as of now. All this thread is because of me. Mitali, an angel for me, has started this thread for me. Thanks a lot guys for your valuable inputs. I dont know how to thank you people. God bless you people. Am trying everything I can.

Nice to see you back friend, God is gonna clear all the hurdles soon.

Be positive

Sonir

 

[Imadeit]

Your posts are very inspiring sir , pls keep on sharing your views and experiences if possible thanks to Mitali as because of her i got a chance to read a true soldier's story

Regards
Sonir

OK, Sonir. I promise I will open a new thread and share my experience with everyone shortly. Actually I was hesitating so far, since I am really hard pressed for time. But having seen how some dedicated members (there are too many of such wonderful people around - so mentioning a few names would be unfair to others), I have decided I have to somehow find time to write
Just give me a couple of days time to get going.

And Daash, don't worry too much about the retest. Just go and see a Nephrologist well before your re-test, and he will advise you what to do. Excessive Protein in urine ALONE is not a cause of undue concern, but in your own interest, do a couple of other tests that the doctor is bound to prescribe. All our best wishes are with you.



Here is wishing all the Forum Members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

The Soldier, or rather The Air Warrior

 

[Daash]

Guys I am going for another personal test tomm morning and if things work out, will go for re-meds tomm itself. I need your prayers and wishes. Will update, hopefully with a good news this time. Thanks everyone for being there.

 

[qorax]

...
Yes, I was a soldier, if you are wondering

...
The Soldier, or rather The Air Warrior

Let me guess - Ex-IAF?

 

[jnathan]

Should not be a big deal.
DMP's could do it for extra cash coz every time you do it lets him have some money from you.

this is not a chronic disease and can be maintained with meds those are cheap.

 

[mitali]

Should not be a big deal.
DMP's could do it for extra cash coz every time you do it lets him have some money from you.

this is not a chronic disease and can be maintained with meds those are cheap.

Agreed with you Jnathan.....

Daash is spending money already on doing Private clinical test ...I just want him to clear CIC Meds without another request for Re-Med. But definitely this was an eyeopener... and I am glad and proud that so many of you came up to help with your insights and observations.

I am sure he will pass the Meds this time.

Mitali

 

[mitali]

Trust me to be ‘different'! When almost all the species known to hibernate do that in winter, here I am, choosing to come out of it in the middle of winter

For me, it was not exactly a struggle. I already had a successful career in India when I applied, and have been making steady progress in my profession as the processing of the application was progressing (wrong choice of the word progress – you cannot associate the word with the CIC's way of handling immigration applications!). In fact, today I earn more in India than I can ever hope to in Canada. So for me it was more of a challenge, and I was not prepared to accept defeat. You will be surprised at the challenges I had to face on the way: an initial refusal, an accelerated PG degree that was completed in one year against the usual two, need to obtain FBI clearance by sending fingerprints from India, PCC from the county police department in the US, not having liquid funds but only property to show as source of funds, stay in more than a dozen places since turning 18, travel history running into several pages, multiple changes in the job profile, age rapidly advancing towards the cut off stage and finally the medical condition likely to place excessive demand on the Canadian society!

Thank you for your wishes – but frankly, I have already come in terms with the reality that sooner or later I will have to undergo dialysis, and eventually undergo a kidney transplant. If I live long enough, that is And hey, what makes you think that I am already not enjoying with children – and grandchildren?

Yes, I was a soldier, if you are wondering

Hi Imadeit,

So nice to read your post and your encouraging words with the fighting spirit of a SOLDIER. Please be a part of this Forum.....

Ahhh yes, I never doubted that you are already a PROUD GRAND - DAD ;D

Mitali

 

[farrukh ahmad]

my friends mother was on dialysis so application was delayed.

 

[Imadeit]

Let me guess - Ex-IAF?

Right, Captain, as usual

But let us stick to our handles and nicknames here (which you can't, since you are already a celebrity ).

Feel free to PM, and I'll send you my personal email ID so that we could remain in touch.

Merry Christmas to you and family,

Imadeit