Who knew?

[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!

[snapdragen]

OMG Catrin! I had the same thing. I was positive I had appendicitis. Friday the doctor calls with test results, all blood work was fine, but my urinalysis showed a possible UTI. It won't be confirmed until Monday, when they get the culture results. She started me on antibiotics, and after two days, I feel pretty darn good.

I hadn't connected the back pain to it, until I realized this morning that it's gone. I'm not sure how long I've been living with this, I think the back pain has been going on for about a month.

[smittykitty]

Yes it was the worst! Couldn't drink water or it would come right back up! Back pain, head, eyes, muscle ache. Chills like I've never had before! Sounds, smells, light sensitive, blurred vision. And get this, put on 6 lbs! (bloated). All while throwing up, not eating or drinking! Then, rash from the Cipro! And just when I starting feeling human again, I learned what serious constipation is all about! Really, could it get much worse!

A week after I went back to work, my DH wanted us to go for a short bike ride, just couldn't do it.

Glad to be feeling my old self again.

[Catrin]

Yikes SmittyKitty, that does sound worse than what I've been enduring, and that says something! I am noticing that the more I move around, the more the pain starts threatening to come back. HAD to go to the store to get a little food - even if I don't much feel like eating, started feel bad again. Heading to my doctor tomorrow before I even consider going back to the office.

[Wahine]

Get better soon!!

[snapdragen]

Oops. I don't have the same thing. Saw my OB/Gyn today, I've got an 11 centimeter ovarian cyst. Surgery is Wednesday.Wheeeee

[ny biker]

Oops. I don't have the same thing. Saw my OB/Gyn today, I've got an 11 centimeter ovarian cyst. Surgery is Wednesday.Wheeeee

Yikes!! I hope everything goes well.

Everyone feel better soon!!

[OakLeaf]

Oh man Snap not again! Hoping for smooth sailing for you.

Catrin, how are you feeling?

[Crankin]

Good luck with the surgery, Snap.

[Catrin]

So sorry Snap, good luck with the surgery and hope all goes as smoothly as possible!

I saw my regular doctor yesterday and we determined that the infection is in the bladder itself, not in the tubes below, unsure how I managed that. Apparently when it is focused on the actual bladder it does cause diffuse pain that is very hard to pinpoint. I am feeling better, though not 100%. Back to the office tomorrow, finally. I canceled my group training this morning and will return Thursday morning - going to try some light exercise at home today and see what it feels like. Regardless, much easier to deal with than a kidney infection even if that couldn't have hurt any more.

[Pax]

Oh wow, Snap, good luck!

Catrin, glad you're on the mend... and glad it was bladder and not kidneys.

[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.

[Catrin]

From what he told me it wouldn't have helped. My entire abdomen was royally pissed off and the inflammation was too bad. They have extended the Cipro for a full 10 days to be safe. The dr at urgent care really thought it was diverticulitis and was noticeably surprised at the urine test results. Very thankful she was wrong! My symptoms certainly wasn't the usual, I had a lot of them in my 20s and they were very different. I guess it matters where the infection settles.