Trying real hard. I'm not well and don't know what to do about it. eom

[sprinkleeninow]

[canetoad]

1. More info please

Do you think you have Covid?

[sprinkleeninow]

4. ER trip almost 2 weeks ago Friday evening. Bladder infection. No IV bag for dehydration.

That I questioned. They did numerous tests. No temp, but I get warm, bust a heavy sweat [sorry], then cool off. Throat sensitive but not sore. I have had noises in my hearing impaired ears since I was mid twenties, and when I have something, they get considerably worse. I feel like I have an infection or something in addition to this bladder thing. Very weak, off balance. I feel like crap. On Cipro after ER prescribed nitrofurantoin which gave me side effects. Had two telemed visits with my PCP since then. I don't have that many covid symptoms, but who knows anymore. I feel imprisoned and can't get loose.

[diva77]

8. Can you call them now and at least get telemed help?

[sprinkleeninow]

14. Nurses are on call 24 hours. They ask the questions. I'm not having any new symptoms, but still

abnormally weak. My doc is keeping tabs on me.

One could have some covid symptoms but not all or severe maybe. Who knows.

This is sucking what 'they' are deliberately putting us through. Where are the easily available tests. USA. Greatest country ever. Instilled in me growing up.

They are apprised now of this infection I got, but one time they took it as I needed to 'talk to someone'. I want a semblance of decent health back. I don't need talking to someone.

[Upthevibe]

9. Wow....that's a lot.....I'm so sorry you feel

so bad...I hope something happens to turn this around....healing vibes your way...

[sprinkleeninow]

12. Grateful. 💙

[Sugarcoated]

19. Cipro can have very nasty potential long term side effects

If it were me I'd request one not in the Cipro family. Hope you feel better soon!

[sprinkleeninow]

24. Had side effects from Bactrim in 2011. Cipro got rid of the infection.

I just feel worse crappy than back then. Prolly my age.
Thx for good wishes. 💙

[lunatica]

75. Cipro is horrible.

The doctors gave it to me for a urinary tract infection 7 years ago and it crippled me with permanent Tendonitis. It ruined my life. Any activity is very painful. I remember when I was taking it I felt weaker and weaker by the day. I just never made the connection and I trusted my doctors.

I would ask my doctor to give me another antibiotic. Seriously.

[roamer65]

81. Ciprofloxacin is a failed chemotherapy drug, now used as an antibiotic.

All thanks to Bayer. I found this out after I had a SEVERE reaction to it in 2013.

I know what you are going through.

[diva77]

20. Are you allowed to drink cranberry juice? If so, it might help with the bladder infection (I am not

a doctor).

Meanwhile, still sending good vibes

[sprinkleeninow]

25. Take cranberry supplements. Nurse said drink cocktail instead of straight juice.

If straight juice, just small quantity bc it could irritate the situation.
Thx for vibes . 💙

[Aristus]

38. My medical standpoint is just that cranberry juice is a lot of sugar to be drinking.

I always recommend the cranberry tablets. All the bacteria-repelling acid in the urine, none of the sugar.

I hope you fell better soon...

[sprinkleeninow]

42. I have been doing cranberry supplements for years. 😉

Yes, there's sugar in the juice drinks.

2011 my male nurse said, minus air quotes 😁, "When we're older UTIs are asymptomatic." I had them in the 70's and you knew it. I read where hormonal changes leave you open season for them.

How you faring, dear Ari?

Thanx for good wishes. I 💙

[Aristus]

43. Holding fast, as the sailors say in "Master And Commander".

Very relaxed knowing I don't have to go back to work for ten days...

[sprinkleeninow]

45. I hear tell sumbuddy's on vacation. 😁 👍 Good going. Enjoy, but rest up also.

[Aristus]

46. I will.

I plan to be mostly inert for a lot of the time...

[sprinkleeninow]

48. 😆

[womanofthehills]

44. Also, cranberry juice can often make the pain worse by turning your urine too acidic

If you go on most of the internet bladder infection forums, most women will say they will only get more pain if they drink cranberry juice during an active infection. D'mannose seems to be the life saver for many women if the bacteria is E.coli which it usually is. This sugar just gobbles up E.coli. You can get the powder cheap on Amazon and read all the reviews. The d'mannose pills are way too expensive because you would have to take too many instead of just a spoonful of powder. I would stick with the old fashioned antibiotics, never Cipro.

[sprinkleeninow]

47. Thx. I'll look into this.

What old fashioned antibiotics are you referring to?

I asked for some others, but the medical people give you what they choose.

[Aristus]

49. Bactrim is a good one.

Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. Broad spectrum; low levels of bacterial resistance in this part of the country.

It's my go-to UTI medication.

[sprinkleeninow]

50. Ya know I luv ya! Bactrim in 2011 have me side effects. Just like this time initial Rx for

nitrofurantoin. I tried. 🙄

[Aristus]

51. Nitro is what I go with if a patient is allergic to sulfa.

[sprinkleeninow]

55. It too made me feel icky. 😘

[womanofthehills]

59. Amoxicillin usually works for me , or Keflex

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/amoxicillin/

other drugs from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-tract-infection/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353453

The group of antibiotic medicines known as fluoroquinolones — such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin) and others — isn't commonly recommended for simple UTIs, as the risks of these medicines generally outweigh the benefits for treating uncomplicated UTIs. In some cases, such as a complicated UTI or kidney infection, your doctor might prescribe a fluoroquinolone medicine if no other treatment options exist.

[sprinkleeninow]

61. I'm sore allergic to Keflex. Had swelling and itchiness.

Thanx for all the info. 💙

[sprinkleeninow]

52. I googled d'mannose. It was ringing a bell. Saw GNC has cranberry with it.

Reasonable at $15. Also Walmart showing straight d'mannose reasonable priced.

Thank you for sharing this. 💙

[womanofthehills]

62. The d'mannose with cranberry is too harsh if you have an active infection

This is what I use. I order 100 gms of powder for $15.95 from Amazon. I am very sensitive to chemicals/drugs and do very well with this d'mannose.

https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-D-Mannose-Powder-250-grams/dp/B00P1SOMT6/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=d%2Bmannose&dchild=1&keywords=d%2Bmannose&pd_rd_i=B00P1SOMSM&pd_rd_r=26b5878d-976a-40c6-93ba-e4318e9a3fd1&pd_rd_w=64NPz&pd_rd_wg=uoGM7&pf_rd_p=13bf9bc7-d68d-44c3-9d2e-647020f56802&pf_rd_r=DWHWS7AF98MPFXZV7ZM9&qid=1597383501&sr=1-1-791c2399-d602-4248-afbb-8a79de2d236f&th=1


It's great to also take if you feel an infection might be coming on - can stop an infection before it begins if you drink tons of water while taking this. Read the reviews - very helpful - there are over 1000 reviews.

[sprinkleeninow]

63. Thanx. And a peace-filled and calm night be to you and yours. 🌠

[womanofthehills]

65. Ahh! Same to you. I had some chronic problems in this area so I did a lot of research

I had on and off cystitis with no bacteria ever found. I've had no problems now for over a year. Put a sign on your refrig - drink water!!

[Upthevibe]

2. Sprinkleeninow....What's going on...

do you want to share what's happening?

[sprinkleeninow]

6. Please see above. 💙

[Cha]

3. I've missed you, Sprink. ❤️

What's wrong if you don't mind letting us know.

[sprinkleeninow]

7. Hi, Cha. I can't seem to get out of this whatever it is.

Of course, compounded with husband gone.

Here you have the perfect example of woman of little faith.

💙

[Cha]

10. I can really understand. I've been

in a funk too.. with Everything.

Hoping tomorrow is better.

[sprinkleeninow]

26. 💙 🙏

[Cha]

27. Is today better?

💙

[sprinkleeninow]

84. How'd I miss this post of yours? It's early Sunday here East Coast. Ima spacey. 🙂

Love you for keepin' tabs on me. 😘

I feel somewhat better, but have some ways to go.

When you're down with a health issue esp. an infection, it's crappy enuff. Then dЯump rears ugly being on TV and you get sicker.

🙏

[Demsrule86]

28. First get a second opinion. This is going on too long...and ultrasound of the bladder perhaps.

Sorry to hear you are ill...feel better soon.

[sprinkleeninow]

85. Had midriff scan in 2011. No abnormalities.

I do believe unrelenting stress esp. this year is a contributing factor.

Thanks for your caring. 💙

[diva77]

5. Please let us know how we can help. Meanwhile, sending good vibes & hugs

[sprinkleeninow]

11. Just y'all showing kindness and caring for a faceless nameless one who journeys with you.

I'm really in bad shape and want a change. This trial, test or whatever I'm in.

The air is being let out of my belief system.

💙

[canetoad]

13. Sprink - can you get to a Covid test?

Please do it right now if you can. This can at least rule in or out the coronavirus.

You can also feel really horrible, in an unspecific way, with a bladder infection. They can be hard to treat. Best wishes.

[sprinkleeninow]

15. I reviewed all the tests they did in the ER. You would think they'd

have done a covid test. Mb my minimal symptoms didn't warrant one.

Had a bad bladder infection in 2011. 2 ER trips, two bags of saline. Course, I'm somewhat older now so feeling bad longer may be more pronounced.

On DU someone posted that you can get a test by mail at home. I may consider that. My doc said a blood test isn't reliable. The nasal swab has better results.

[True Blue American]

21. So sorry to hear of your health problems.

Along with your loss and trying to cope my heart goes out to you.

All of us are under such stress right now. It is hard to get up in the morning wondering what bad news the day will bring. It was a breath of fresh air yesterday but we still have to worry what damage Trump and Barr will inflict before they leave.

But take care of yourself, get Medical help, and above all be well and ready to vote November 3RD!

[sprinkleeninow]

30. Doing my level best! It's like an avalanche come down on me.

Been a strong person, somewhat of a tough cookie, but this all is chipping away.

I got an absentee ballot request going soon to get a ballot. At least that'll give me some peace and assurance. I will hand deliver it seeing the havoc being proposed. Their fraud and subversive acts keep coming down the pike.

Thanx for listening. 💙

[True Blue American]

66. No problem

We all carry some pretty heavy loads and are here to support each other.

[cayugafalls]

16. Looking at all the above, I hope you can feel better soon.

Drink lots of fluids throughout the day. Take vitamin C, D and Zinc (only 1 tab each per day) if you have them (D and Zinc work mainly for covid but they both boost immune system, C works for UTI), if taking them cause you to be nauseous stop taking them, take the vitamins with a full glass of water.

Of course, I'm not a Dr. and this is just internet advice, call your Dr in am and ask if this is OK to do.

I hope you feel better soon.

[sprinkleeninow]

31. Taking these. Esp. D. I am remiss in the adequate hydration dept. Working on it!

In addition to your good wishes, thanx for your advice. It's right on! 💙

[True Blue American]

67. My Doctors advice

Water,water, that does not mean coffee or tea. Plain water, keep those kidneys working.

For a young man he is so easy to talk to.

[sprinkleeninow]

68. Aye! I am a year drinker. Coffee not so much.

Really surprised I didn't get a saline drip two weeks ago. Although they caution about them affecting your heart or something. I really have been feeling so bad that I was sure of being dehydrated. That condition will contribute to loopiness.

[True Blue American]

70. Yes it will.

I had Gastroenteritus a few years ago. Bacteria. Nothing they can give you. My Doctor was on vacation so the woman who saw me gave me Anti nausea pills. They worked in a way, brought up everything. I slowly began to get better.

She later told my Doctor she should have sent me to a Hospital took me weeks to get back on my feet. I could not eat for 3 weeks. I did lose weight though.

[blogslut]

17. I hope you feel better

I'm glad you're getting attention and meds even if it's from virtual consultations. I'm sorry you feel poorly. Bladder infections are awful. This is the worst time to have any kind of medical issue.

Sounds like you know the drill for the bladder thing so I won't bore you with home cure stuff.

Keep us posted. That's what we're here for.

[sprinkleeninow]

32. You're so kind! 💙 I feel some relief tonite, but still weak.

[LoisB]

18. Possible Cipro side effects?

[sprinkleeninow]

33. Feeling effects of this dumb infection. Had Cipro b4. Bactrim last time had to be stopped bc of

side effects.
Thx for thoughts. 💙

[womanofthehills]

54. Could be Cipro side effects. Many will not get serious Cipro side effects till the 2nd round

I also like to go online and see the side effects real people are getting from drugs. My girlfriend became suicidal on Cipro (a side effect) and my long time honey has neuropathy in his legs pretty bad now from one round of Cipro. I had a bad reaction from one pill and have Cipro listed on all my medical records as a drug I am allergic too. Have your tried Amoxicillin for your UTI? Taking a super hot long bath and drinking a quart of water while in the bath can be very soothing. Best of luck.

A good site to see what reactions people are having to drugs - good and bad. Almost 2000 people post their reactions to Cipro.

https://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=19537&name=CIPRO

[sprinkleeninow]

58. Whoa. Appreciate the heads up. Amoxicillin was always prescribed. Don't now why you get flak asking

for it. I'll take readings while on Cipro.
You DUers are beyond wunnerful!

[womanofthehills]

64. I get flak asking for it but it always works for me

Doctors always give me a hard time when I say that's what I want. I tell them, if it doesn't work- you will hear from me. I also only get Amoxicillin in capsules. The fillers in tablets don't agree with me.

[roamer65]

82. Cipro should only be used after other antibiotics have failed.

It is a last line antibiotic.

[sprinkleeninow]

86. 2011 Bactrim gave me side effects. This time Nitrofurantoin also side effects. So I requested

Cipro that finally knocked it out in 2011.

I really appreciate all input. Thank you!

Hit 73 in July and at this stage of the game I go with what works. Was prescribed Z-pak when it came on the scene, but did squat for an upper respiratory infection. So got my usual Amox which always worked.
💙

[roamer65]

89. Amoxicillin is a lot safer.

[roamer65]

80. I had a very bad reaction to cipro.

The FDA has it black boxed for reason.

Many people don’t know this but cipro is a failed chemotherapy drug that is now used as an antibiotic. You can thank Bayer for that.

[sprinkleeninow]

87. I wasn't aware. I'll keep an eye on things. Thanx. 💙

[roamer65]

79. 2013 was the year from hell for me.

Full blown cipro reaction.

I now know I am a mere mortal.

[sprinkleeninow]

88. Sorry to hear that. Seems we're lab specimens.

Take these, take those. But don't read the contraindications or you'll freak out.

💙

[WhiskeyWulf]

22. For what it's worth . . .

I'm sending you some good vibes.

[sprinkleeninow]

34. 'Tis of worth! I welcome any and all. Appreciated. 💙

[mnhtnbb]

23. So sorry to hear of these health problems, Sprink.

I've been susceptible to bladder infections my whole life and they will make you miserable. Some years ago when I was given Cipro for an infection I had dizziness and balance side effects. I stay away from it now and take Bactrim if I get an infection. If you' ve been on it for almost 2 weeks, you should be almost done with meds, but call your doc and tell them about the balance problem. It could be a side effect. Might want to have you come in and test to see if Cipro has worked and you don't need to finish it, or switch you to something else.

Hope you can kick the bladder infection and feel better, soon.

[sprinkleeninow]

36. Hi, dear one. Grateful for your kindness. I owe you a PM. When I get strength back-

playing catch up. I'm so far behind. 💙

[Hekate]

29. I'm so sorry. Any bug is twice as scary in the time of Covid, especially when you feel so punk...

I hope you get better soon.

[sprinkleeninow]

37. Grateful for your good wishes. 💙

[Patterson]

35. Take probiotics with antibiotics.

[sprinkleeninow]

40. On them always. Eat yoghurt daily. Attempting to smarten up

with food choices at this stage of my game. My buddy neighbor has been doing fantastic on his Keto regimen. Shed pounds. I'm not there yet. I like rice and like that still. Mb one day ease into a modified one.

Thx for mentioning probiotics. 👍💙

[Nevilledog]

39. I hope you feel even better tomorrow...... Warmest vibes on the way.

I'll never forget how kind you were to me when my mother died. You're special to me.

[sprinkleeninow]

41. I'm receiving your vibes tonite! 💙 And you're special to me and to all of us in this together.

[nolabear]

53. Aw, sweetie. Just seeing this. Sounds like you've been through it.

I hope you know you’re family here and everyone is sending you strength and love. We need you!

[sprinkleeninow]

56. I need to be needed presently. Thank you. Does my heart good. 💙

[W_HAMILTON]

57. Are you worried you have COVID?

If you have had symptoms going on for two weeks now, odds are you have a mild case, if you even have it at all. Have you lost your sense of smell/taste? I personally dealt with COVID for going on four weeks now. I learned quite a bit, with usually most cases "taking a turn for the worst" around 8 -12 days. If you are at or over two weeks now and don't have any of the severe problems (e.g., trouble breathing, high fever, etc.), odds are even if you have COVID, you just have a milder case and there isn't much that can be done other than to wait for your body to fight it off. I was told to basically rest up, keep hydrated, and if symptoms got worse, go to the ER.

Hopefully this helps you some. If you are worried that you might have COVID, the fear and anxiety alone might make you feel worse, so hopefully my experience with the situation clears up some things you may be unnecessarily worrying about.

Do you have a thermometer to check your temperature? If not, you should get one. If you do have a serious infection like sepsis or something like that, it will be most likely be reflected in your temperature, in which case you would know whether you should go back to the ER or not.

[sprinkleeninow]

60. It crossed my mind, but I didn't go into panic mode.

No temp. No breathing issues. A UTI will make me feel like you may be checking out.

Thanx for your thoughtfulness. Keeping an eye on how I'm doing daily. It's just he abnormal weakness that throws me into a tizz.

💙

[malaise]

69. Get well please

We need you

[sprinkleeninow]

73. Hi Mal, I'm needy presently. And so very grateful for all here caring.

[Meowmee]

71. Sorry you are so ill

I hope you can get a test and I hope they have done some bw already... don’t be afraid to go back if you feel worse. For hydration juice or something with a little sugar is better than water alone. I often eat something salty as well to stop dehydration. If you have pain Azo upr is good. At the er if you have any chest pain or trouble breathing they will do an ekg and check other things as well as give you fluid if you have a fast heart rate but no fluid build up. I hope you feel better soon

[sprinkleeninow]

72. Had a chest xray and ecg done during the ER visit. Also blood panels,

head ct scan, troponin 1 test.

💙

[Meowmee]

76. I am glad they did all of that

Puzzled why no covid test. My father had one when he was at the er a few weeks ago and had mostly neurological symptoms.

[cwydro]

74. I contracted Covid two weeks ago.

The worst headache I’ve ever had was the kickoff.

Then chills, fever spikes ( went to 104 the last night). Unbelievable body aches and fatigue.

No trouble breathing thank god, but brain fog and fatigue still lingering. Very frightening.

Sickest I can remember ever being and my doctor said how lucky I was to have a “mild” case.

[sprinkleeninow]

77. Sorry you had it come upon you. So glad you had a mild case.

This cursed thing is so hideous.

May quick and total healing be yours. 💙

[cwydro]

91. Thank you.

It was very frightening because a new symptom seemed to appear every day.

I’ve been staying home since this horror began, so I don’t even know how it got me. I assume it was the quick trip to the grocery one day where I saw many without masks and very few distancing. I’ve not gone anywhere else at all.

[DFW]

78. My wife gets bladder infections frequently

The constant treatments with antibiotics are not pleasant, and she always forgets to drink lots of water. She has serious RLS, and drinking lots of water is supposed to help with that. The hard part is forcing yourself to drink when you don't feel particularly thirsty. Binge drinking usually doesn't refer to plain water, but it does help her, so for what it's worth........

[sprinkleeninow]

83. Hello there.

I had them frequently in the 70's and you would know it. No question. I didn't finish meds like a silly girl, until I had a bad one. A doc filling in for my regular scared the daylights outta me with a renal failure and dialysis scenario. I finished that course and never had another infection till 2011. Was not good. I had no clue, had no symptoms. Male nurse in 1st ER trip said when older you're asymptomatic.

I like mineral waters, but started drinking purified bottled. To get more in me, I add some gingerale to it. Get more down that way. I also read where hormone deficiency can play a part being responsible for these infections.

How you be? Love to you and your darling family. 💙

[DFW]

90. We had a relaxing few weeks in the USA, then back to the usual

At least we managed to get my wife in and out of the USA.

After the Cape, I went down to Dallas for some brutal Dental surgery, from which I am still feeling the pain. I got to see some new digs that my outfit moved into (I liked the old ones better), but mostly just stayed home and took pain killers.

Our elder daughter and her husband came up from New York and stayed with us for a while, as did my sister and her husband. Out of 27 days on the Cape, I think my wife and I had all of 3 days to ourselves--not enough. I have planned it slightly differently for next year. Now all we have to do is survive until next year!

Our younger daughter didn't come at all this year, as her new baby was just born on June 17th. Interestingly enough, the little one has the same birthday as my maternal grandfather, whose 100th birthday party was a very special occasion for us. That was back in 1994, and even a monolith such as Air France offered us a cheapo package for the occasion, a huge discount on the air fare for the four of us, plus they threw in a return from New York to Paris on the Concorde and a hotel in Paris the night of the Concorde flight, since it got in too late to Paris to connect on to Düsseldorf.

When I arrived in Frankfurt two days ago, only about twelve pieces of luggage showed up on the conveyor belt at baggage claim, and none of them were mine. Not thrilled, I waited and waited, and suddenly, all by itself, one of my suitcases popped up all alone. I was still without the second one, and went to Lufthansa baggage tracing. They said my other bag was definitely there at the airport (how very reassuring) and would show up in the next 5 to 10 minutes. An hour later, it showed up, and I demanded they change my reservation on the plane-train up to Düsseldorf for the one leaving an hour later (they did).

I lugged and wheeled my two big bags and hand baggage through the airport to the train station. There was a mandatory free virus test there for passengers arriving from danger areas. You know, third world countries like Nigeria, Brazil, Haiti and the USA. I was told I had to register first, which was some impossible website I needed help with. If you didn't fill in EXACTLY what it wanted, it said "invalid." I FINALLY got it done about 14 minutes before my train was to leave, and only got to the testing area 10 minutes before the train was supposed to leave. I said so, and the woman directing the people to the test booths said the Germany equivalent of, "yeah, you can forget making that one." I was admitted in, gave them my paperwork, got up, started wheeling (and wheezing!) my stuff down to the train tracks, and made my train with over 100 seconds to spare. Piece of strudel!

The train was late up to Düsseldorf, but at least I didn't have to change. In Düsseldorf, I had to change to the local train, which was also late, but my wife waited for me on the track, and we huffed and puffed, and got my debris to her car, drove home, and I slept for about 4 hours straight. I did some phoning around, and I have to make at least two trips to Holland next week, plus one down to Frankfurt to plead with the US consulate to get me a new passport without canceling the old one, as I need it every day to travel for work. I'm still in a different country every day, and I still manage, but at 68, I know I can't do this forever. This was brought home in no uncertain terms when I talked to my brother in northern Virginia yesterday. He said he was planning to retire at the end of this year, and he is two years younger than I am. I think he just is ready for a life more connected with the outside world. For decades he has had a job where he can't talk to ANYBODY about what he does. I don't blame him for wanting out. He still can't talk about what he did, but at least he won't be restrained from talking about anything that has happened afterward. I wouldn't even WANT that kind of security clearance. I still enjoy my mobility, and the Jason Bourne travel schedule really never bothered me, but I don't want to be"required" to the extent that I have been. Like Clemençeau said, "the cemeteries are full of irreplaceable people--all of whom have been replaced."

[triron]

93. Can you do a blood test to see where your hormones are?

[sprinkleeninow]

94. I'll follow up with an office appt as soon as with my PCP.

Telemed appt: Ran it by him for a thyroid test next. Always feeling dragged out. Thanx for input regarding a hormonal test. Will add that. 😊 💙

[triron]

92. Are you taking probiotics? Also, How much vitamin D3?

[sprinkleeninow]

95. Yes, D and probiotics. Will check and reply later today. 😁 💙