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Started by mellowgator , Dec 30 2011 06:34 PM

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#1 mellowgator

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Posted 30 December 2011 - 06:34 PM

i'm just putting a post out because i'm bummed big time. i'm having symptons of yet another uti and when i called about bringing in a sample the nurse called me back and said the dr wanted me to have another port put in and for me to start another iv medicine.

i was really hoping i had found the cause of my uti's. i thought it was my husband's sperm. well he's been careful so now i have to figure out why i keep getting sick.

damn damn damn. that's my rant and vent. thanks.



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hi fellow gimps! i'm a c 6/7 quad and have been injured since 1986. i was in a roll over hydroplane accident and it took hours for the paramedics to get me out of the car in the pouring rain. that definately wasn't my day. but alas life goes on!

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Posted 30 December 2011 - 06:45 PM

Hi Mellow:

I hear you! UTIs suck so badly for my husband. You think you found the cause and a way to avoid them and then BAM!!! Here it comes again!

Hope you feel better again soon!

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Posted 30 December 2011 - 07:58 PM

Hope you feel better soon!

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Posted 30 December 2011 - 08:12 PM

Sorry to hear that you are bummed, MG. Since you've found it wasn't your hubby,,,, maybe a little ,,,,, cuddle,,,, with him might help.

Just sayin'.
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Posted 30 December 2011 - 08:49 PM

I'm Sorry to hear Mellow,

Please Rant Rant Rant if it helps you feel any better. That's why we're here. To support you anyway possible!

I'm just getting over a Bad UTI myself, but I can't Rant. It's my first since the late 90s that needed antibiotics.
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 12:26 AM

I'm sorry :( that bites big monkey butt. At least it kind of waited until after vacation. Xoxo
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 12:49 AM

Hope you shake it off quickly.

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Posted 31 December 2011 - 12:50 AM

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I'm sorry to hear about your news too. You have every right to vent and feel free to do so anytime! I think uti's are one of the worst things we have to fight on a constant basis having an sci. As if it isn't bad enough just having the sci. Take good care.
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 12:57 AM

thanks for the support everyone. the last time i had a uti was thanksgiving and the nurse came to do my infusion while i was eating dinner. :suicide: so now i'm sick on new years as well. lav's right at least i wasn't sick over christmas and i had a great ski trip.
hi fellow gimps! i'm a c 6/7 quad and have been injured since 1986. i was in a roll over hydroplane accident and it took hours for the paramedics to get me out of the car in the pouring rain. that definately wasn't my day. but alas life goes on!

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Posted 31 December 2011 - 03:15 AM

I know how you feel mellow, I had pretty much constant UTI's for over 6mths ranging in symptons from just a bit of headache, to being carted off in a ambulance with high temps, shakes and high blood pressure. I have since had an SPC put in, and even though I have had a few since, they were very minor. Not that I'm saying you need an SPC, I was and still am a "special" case when it comes to bowel and bladder. Hope you're better soon.

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Posted 31 December 2011 - 03:19 AM

Sorry news, Karen. Get well soon. Please.
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Posted 31 December 2011 - 05:56 AM

I know THIS may sound odd but at least consider it. Sometimes, when your pants are too tight or made from a stiff material, it can irritate things causing an UTI. Wearing panties with a white crotch lining may help also. There is a brand of panties called Breezies (sold on QVC) that has an antibacteria lining in the crotch which wicks away moisture.

Maybe start keeping a journal of what you wear ....may help eliminate the UTIs. Maybe even wear skirts for awhile since they don't have all that material bunched up around the lady bits.

I know this isn't a cure but may help to prevent them in the future.

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Posted 31 December 2011 - 08:54 PM

and you wore non-breathing warm bacteria farming ski pants for a week.....

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Posted 31 December 2011 - 10:53 PM

View Postgoose, on 31 December 2011 - 05:56 AM, said:

I know THIS may sound odd but at least consider it. Sometimes, when your pants are too tight or made from a stiff material, it can irritate things causing an UTI. Wearing panties with a white crotch lining may help also. There is a brand of panties called Breezies (sold on QVC) that has an antibacteria lining in the crotch which wicks away moisture.

Maybe start keeping a journal of what you wear ....may help eliminate the UTIs. Maybe even wear skirts for awhile since they don't have all that material bunched up around the lady bits.

I know this isn't a cure but may help to prevent them in the future.
I seem to remember Mellow doesn't wear them. (I remember all the good stuff like that Posted Image)

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Posted 31 December 2011 - 11:09 PM

Hope you get it all sorted very soon MG - cheers to a happier and healthier new year
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Posted 03 January 2012 - 08:16 PM

I have a lot of problems with UTIs so I really feel for you.
I hope you're doing better now x
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Posted 03 January 2012 - 08:50 PM

I am so sorry you have to get those antibiotics. It is like a rollercoaster with those darn UTIs. They are the worse. Feel better soon, girl! Hoping for a speedy recovery and a solution. Keeping you in my thoughts.
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