Great Info Rose. But as you know as a woman, you don't have to be a Quad to get a UTI. Know your body and the important signs of an infection, whether it be a UTI or Bladder. You should always carry a supply of meds ... for such an emergency and drink lots of water to flush. Cultures, normally take 3 days, whether at home or in a hospital. Speedy Recovery! Best Wishes In a message dated 11/30/2013 9:40:31 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
I do not have a SP, I have a Foley. Wed. my primary Dr. sent me to the hospital. I came out of the hospital today. Not a great way to spend Thanksgiving. I had chills, fever, and was vomiting. After many tests it was found out that I had a UTI. It took that long to get the culture results from the lab as I had more than 1 infections. I did not know that you would vomit from a UTI. Now I have to be sure and drink lots of water to keep hydrated. One sign that I did not pay any attention to was that my urine stunk. So to all of you be sure and pay attention to your body. Not feeling if your urine burns is not the only way to tell if you have a UTI. Be sure and drink and also get plenty of rest. Best Wishes, Rose In a message dated 11/29/2013 9:05:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Now that is strange as SP are suppose to reduce or eliminate infections. Standing therapy helps to empty the bladder and reduces the chance of infections, as urine doesn't pool when standing. An acidic bladder also helps to reduce the chance of infections. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/29/2013 7:38:48 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Thanks. :) He does/is. He has a suprapubic cath so infections are too common. Hoping he can eventually go back to a condom cath---less infection and maybe this terrible and constant burning since 2006 will stop. It rules our life. All my best, Gentrie Pool On Nov 29, 2013, at 7:22 AM, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) wrote: Our best to your husband..... and to you. I hope he is taking his meds as he flushes his kidneys and bladder. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/28/2013 11:18:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: My husband (c5/6 since age 17 in 1992) has been fighting a serious pseudomonas infection in his bladder for two weeks...(heightening his central neuropathic pain in his bladder which he has had 24/7/365 since 2006.) Been very rough and scary. Today was the best day he's had in two weeks though. :) All my best, Gentrie Pool =
