Moan - AGAIN!

woodbon
woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
edited 2. May 2009, 07:56 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello,
This really isn't my week. :( All week I've felt a bit under the weather, but just put it down to stress. Then last night I started a UTI, really, really painful :!: :x . Luckily this morning I managed to get an appointment with my GP, and the test showed an infection, with blood & protein in the specimen. Anyway, I've got antibiotics and I'm drinking lots, so hopefully it will soon go :) End of moan. At least its a good excuse not to do the housework! :)
Love Sue

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  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    gentle hugs needed i think , {{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
    hope the botics soon kick in xxxxx
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • ninakang
    ninakang Member Posts: 1,367
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope you feel better soon too XXX

    Also, I know I'm probably being very stoopid, but what does UTI mean?

    Nx
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    urinary tract infection, isn't it?
    i to am suffering with the same thing, cranberry juice by the bucket load i think!
    you have my sympathy, take it easy!x
  • fossillady
    fossillady Member Posts: 37
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Crikey we're all going down with something this week. :? Just when the sun started to shine !
    Hope the anti-biotics and water do the trick and you feel better soon.

    Take care,
    Marie x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ninakang wrote:
    I hope you feel better soon too XXX

    Also, I know I'm probably being very stoopid, but what does UTI mean?

    Nx
    Urinery tract infection - horrible, soooo painful. :) Cystitis. Sue.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I know, its one of those computer viruses, its crept down the line! :mrgreen::D
  • ninakang
    ninakang Member Posts: 1,367
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone :-) Yes, UTIs are painful, I had one years ago but yes, cranberry juice is brilliant for it.

    Has anyone tried cranberry juice and lemonade? Yummy, goes down much easier!

    Nx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ninakang wrote:
    Thanks everyone :-) Yes, UTIs are painful, I had one years ago but yes, cranberry juice is brilliant for it.

    Has anyone tried cranberry juice and lemonade? Yummy, goes down much easier!

    Nx
    I like cranberry juice - I am going to ring my husband and ask him to get some on the way home, as I'm about 4 miles from the shops. Sue
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue

    Cystitis ouch. Cranberry juice is supposed to help like Nina has mentioned but I think it works better undiluted. Good job it's nice :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lemon and barley water is also good (I think it's the barley that helps the lemon just makes it taste better) - Robinsons make it.

    Hope you feel better soon.

    Luv Legs :D
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks every one. My husband got me some Cranberry juice. Poor thing, I asked him to get unsweetened, meaning not sugar, sweetener. He went round several shops before comming back with the one I wanted, saying 'Sorry, I cann't get unsweetened they don't make it, only sugar free!!! :) I should have remembered, you have to tell him exactly what you want, as he takes it literally. He is such a love, but I can't help laughing, although I suppose I didn't put it very well! :D Love Sue
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue

    This made me laugh, did you borrow my hubby? sort of thing he'd do :) Showed it to him and he just laughed and said "see we're all the same". I thought it was only him :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Poor you, I'm sure that's the last thing you need just now what with everything else that's going on. As you said drink plenty. I always find when I get my recurrent infections, barley water works the best, they say it's an old wive's tale but it does work! As other's said cranberry is good too. Make sure you get plenty rest and remember to take the pills! xxx
  • haagan
    haagan Member Posts: 84
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Snap, went to my GP's yesterday for sick note, med check etc. Took sample as I was feeling more yuk than usual, UTI, more antibiotics, I drink loads of water, cranberry etc. 4th infection since August when I started Methotrexate, neither suffered before and to put the icing on the cake I've a cold as well. Hope you feel better soon and you have a wonderful husband.
    The sun is shining outside and trying to decide if I can face the bank holiday crowds and go to Victorian Extravaganza in Llandudno. Hope everyone has a great Bank Holiday weekend. Fay :D
  • josiec
    josiec Member Posts: 386
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope you are feeling much better very soon-nasty things, infections - you have my sympathy! Take care, Josie :wink:
  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    haagan wrote:
    Snap, went to my GP's yesterday for sick note, med check etc. Took sample as I was feeling more yuk than usual, UTI, more antibiotics, I drink loads of water, cranberry etc. 4th infection since August when I started Methotrexate, neither suffered before and to put the icing on the cake I've a cold as well. Hope you feel better soon and you have a wonderful husband.
    The sun is shining outside and trying to decide if I can face the bank holiday crowds and go to Victorian Extravaganza in Llandudno. Hope everyone has a great Bank Holiday weekend. Fay :D

    Hi Sue
    sorry you ve got something else going on as an extra!!. Hope it clears up quickly and you are feeling better soon.
    Take care love Gillx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, thanks for all the messages and get well soon to fellow sufferer's! I'm feeling a bit better today, I really pushed the fluids last night and I had a funny dream, I don't know what it says about me but, I drempt the loo was leaking water and comming through the ceilling :shock: . Love Sue