Who knew?

[Catrin]

No, just Cipro and a stool softener. I really dont think this is in my bladder, I know what that feels like. This is just terrible but I will survive it. It doesn't seem quite as bad as last night, a bit more localized. Hopefully that is a good sign.

[ny biker]

Good luck with it. You probably also want to take probiotics to counteract the negative effects of the antibiotic.

[shootingstar]

Let us know what was the cause that would cause such a severe pain. That sounds very powerful, Catrin.

I've known some people in our age bracket with kidney temporary problems.

[Owlie]

No, just Cipro and a stool softener. I really dont think this is in my bladder, I know what that feels like. This is just terrible but I will survive it. It doesn't seem quite as bad as last night, a bit more localized. Hopefully that is a good sign.

Hopefully! In a way, you're luckier than someone I know. Totally asymptomatic UTI that went to her bladder and kidneys...and she had no idea until the raging fever showed up...

[Crankin]

I just saw this, Catrin. You are lucky, even though you're still in pain! The Cipro takes awhile to work.
Good luck. I hope you don't have to go to the ER.

[Catrin]

Let us know what was the cause that would cause such a severe pain. That sounds very powerful, Catrin.

I've known some people in our age bracket with kidney temporary problems.

Thankfully the pain is much less this morning - that Cipro is powerful stuff! What pain is left is minor in comparison - while I was trying to wait to see my doc until Monday and avoid the urgent care center (for which my copay is 20%), it is far better to deal with that than a hospital bill or perhaps worse. I know someone who tends to get UTI that is totally asymptomatic until it goes septic. It has nearly killed her twice in recent years. I will see my doctor tomorrow before returning to work to make certain that all is as it should be. I also want to find out if that infection explains the magnitude of pain and the large area affected, hopefully nothing else is going on. When it started calming it pretty much narrowed to the area around my right kidney, both front and back so that seems pretty clear.

Hopefully! In a way, you're luckier than someone I know. Totally asymptomatic UTI that went to her bladder and kidneys...and she had no idea until the raging fever showed up...

As mentioned above I know someone like that as well, I had her in mind when I pushed through my stubbornness and went to see someone yesterday. Then again, there was SO much pain that I knew if it got any worse that it would be ambulance time. Thanks to all for your encouragement.

NY Biker thanks for the comment about a probiotic - I will get some Kefir from Trader Joe's today. I've lost 3.5 pounds in the last 3 days but then again I wasn't eating much.

[smittykitty]

Feel your Pain!!!! Same thing happened to me a month ago. I have never been so SICK! Incredible pain. Continued to get sicker and sicker while waiting for the Cipro to work. Pretty much my whole body was in melt down! Couldn't keep anything down, got to visit the emerg. room because I was so dehydrated. After fluids and meds for the nausea, finally started to improve. Missed an entire week of work. Took a couple more weeks to fully recuperate.

Symptoms were so mild the week before that when I went to the dr. I really thought I had the flu. I learned a lesson, do not ignore even the slightest symptoms. I think I was close to septic. Decided it was time to get a flu shot too! If the flu is anything like what I went through, I don't want the flu.

[Catrin]

Yikes SmittyKitty! It sounds like you were even worse than me Glad you were able to get through it! Nausea hasn't been a problem most of the time, I just hurt too much to even consider eating more than a bite here and there - though I did have some yesterday. I've been forcing myself to drink water regardless of how I feel, hoping that will help with the Cipro side effects. I will also be getting a flu shot. I've not had it since I was 6 years old but if it is remotely like this I do NOT want it!

The urgent care center also checked my heart and a couple of other things, I guess that there are some aorta problems that can also cause my symptoms. THAT got my attention - but they used a digital x-ray to check it out. Had no idea that x-rays can see soft tissues, but the tech told me they can see a lot of indications for certain things. The digital x-ray could even tell that I didn't have any intestinal blockages or gas pockets - who knew they can do that with a regular (if digital) x-ray!

[withm]

My first thought is that this might be related somewhat to this
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...light=crossfit

[Catrin]

My first thought is that this might be related somewhat to this
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...light=crossfit

How can a staff infection be related to Rhabdo & cross-fit? I don't "cross-fit" anyway, as much as I would love to my shoulder won't allow it. We do old-fashioned strength and conditioning work, and while he does push us, he doesn't push us too hard.

[emily_in_nc]

Glad it's "just" a bladder infection, Catrin! Too bad they didn't give you that bladder anesthesizing med in the meantime, then. Usually they'll do that immediately. It may even be available OTC now. Anyone know? The stuff that turns your pee bright orange but helps so much with pain until the antibiotics can do their job. I used to know the name but haven't had a bladder infection for a decade or so, so have forgotten.