Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
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I have not been here for a few weeks.
around 5 weeks ago it felt I had a bladder infection not abnormal I have a super-pubic catheter. When they sent it away it came back as growing two different bugs they gave a list of four anti-biotic that would kill each one.
I live in a long term hospital & my doc came to see me & told me that yes there is infections but I am allergic too all of the antibiotics on the list & there was nothing they could do.
For about 4 weeks I have been hooked up to an IV and getting med's to calm my tummy. Last week it suddenly got worse.
I then started to get a fever around 100-102 not too bad.
Then last Friday night my temp in the night went to 105 I got ice packs & Tylenol I got a bit better then Sat morning my fever spiked to 105 & they sent me to the main hospital when I got there my temp was 106.
They did some testing & it was a bladder infection that went to my kidney then it got into my blood.
I am still very sick but on the mend.
It is funny but my MS symptoms are getting worse as well my doc thinks it is the stress on my body.
I had arranged my Hubby to go on vaca to see his Son.
We live in Ont Canada & his Son Nova Scotia
it was a planned trip
I was starting to get sick before he left but the worst of it he was away.
He just got back earlier today but was very tired & I was just going to go back to sleep so I told him to come tomorrow.
it sucks to be sick alone.
Anyway I am getting IV antibiotics & fluids & a few other meds through the IV as well.
I never knew you could get sooo sick from a UTI
I am not out of the woods yet they say they have to see if I get organ damage but they are taking care of me.
I am just feeling down about being so sick
could you send good thoughts this way
Thanks
around 5 weeks ago it felt I had a bladder infection not abnormal I have a super-pubic catheter. When they sent it away it came back as growing two different bugs they gave a list of four anti-biotic that would kill each one.
I live in a long term hospital & my doc came to see me & told me that yes there is infections but I am allergic too all of the antibiotics on the list & there was nothing they could do.
For about 4 weeks I have been hooked up to an IV and getting med's to calm my tummy. Last week it suddenly got worse.
I then started to get a fever around 100-102 not too bad.
Then last Friday night my temp in the night went to 105 I got ice packs & Tylenol I got a bit better then Sat morning my fever spiked to 105 & they sent me to the main hospital when I got there my temp was 106.
They did some testing & it was a bladder infection that went to my kidney then it got into my blood.
I am still very sick but on the mend.
It is funny but my MS symptoms are getting worse as well my doc thinks it is the stress on my body.
I had arranged my Hubby to go on vaca to see his Son.
We live in Ont Canada & his Son Nova Scotia
it was a planned trip
I was starting to get sick before he left but the worst of it he was away.
He just got back earlier today but was very tired & I was just going to go back to sleep so I told him to come tomorrow.
it sucks to be sick alone.
Anyway I am getting IV antibiotics & fluids & a few other meds through the IV as well.
I never knew you could get sooo sick from a UTI
I am not out of the woods yet they say they have to see if I get organ damage but they are taking care of me.
I am just feeling down about being so sick
could you send good thoughts this way
Thanks
I am so sorry this is happening to you. There really is nothing worse than being sick and alone. I am glad your husband is back now to be there with you. The internet is a Godsend for people in our situation. You Tube has videos on everything you can imagine. It can be a great distraction.
My urologist prescribes a medicine called Hiprex to be taken with Vit. C. This drug secrets Formaldehyde in the bladder making it extremely hard for any bacteria to survive, I was having UTIs 2 times a month for almost 2 years. Since starting his method - I have had no UTIs - 8 months now, if you want to know more let me know.
Feel better and hopefully you'll be getting better real soon!
Melanie