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    Think I have a UTI

    Just what I need, right? It's hard to tell, since most of us have the symptoms of a UTI all the time, but I've noticed a substantial increase in frequency over the last couple of days, and my urine smells bad (was that TMI?).

    I'm going to have to go to the doctor tomorrow to get a culture; I just cannot manage it today. I'm exhausted from my two hours of sleep last night, and in pain from my three hours of sitting in the Disability Office this morning (see my post under Disability Q & A, if you care).

    God, I just want a break from all this! I'd like to send my bladder off on its own little vacation, maybe
    Je vous souhaite de la joie, de la bonne santée, et tout ce qu'il y a de bon dans la vie.
    Wishing you happiness and good health, and all the best out of life.

    Peace, Carolyn
    ___________________________________________________

    Laura (11), Susannah (12 1/2) and Maman (that's me!), North Wildwood NJ, September 2007


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  • #2
    send mine too will ya.. cvs has test strips they are 3 for 10.00
    'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'

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    • #3
      Well, in a way, I hope you have an infection... weird to say, I know, but at least if it is an infection, it will go away with antibiotics. A flare could last who knows how long... *sigh* It is sad when we wish it's an infection, huh?

      Hope you feel better soon
      ****
      Jen

      *Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
      *Also diagnosed with PFD, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, IBS, migraines, allergies/asthma, dermatographism
      *Kept trying a million different treatments for all these things until I found what works, and I am doing okay these days with the help of a cocktail of medications and the InterStim, which was first placed in 2007. [I have had 2 revisions - one in 2010 when my battery died and had to be replaced, and one complete replacement (lead and generator) in 2012 after a fall on my stairs caused my lead to move.]
      *Current meds include Atarax (50mg at night), Lyrica (150mg twice a day), Xanax (0.5mg at night and as needed), Zanaflex (4mg at night), hydrocodone (10/325, every 6 hours as needed), Advair, Nasonex, Singulair (10mg at night), oral contraceptives, home instills containing Elmiron and Marcaine (as often as I need to do them).

      **I am not a medical authority nor do I offer definitive medical advice. I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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      • #4
        I comp. understand how hard it is to tell the difference. I just got over one that was so bad it took awhile to get over. But I think I had it for weeks and did not realize it. I hope you start feeling better soon.
        God grant me the serinity to withstand the days ahead!!!

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        • #5
          Sorry you are feeling so rough! Like the others, I hope you have an infection and it can be easily treated so you will start feeling better! (It still sounds weird to write that! LOL!) Sending you big hugs, Amy

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          • #6
            I hope you feel better soon, it does sound like an infection, esp with the urine having a smell to it.. Hope everything goes well tom at drs..
            Hugs
            Ronda

            ONE Second, ONE Bite, ONE Breath, ONE Pill, ONE Minute, ONE Teardrop, ONE Hour, ONE Sip.. ONE DAY! I will Prevail from this disease! IC Hoping for a Cure!


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            Meds For IC: Lyrica-25mg Glucosamine-500 MSM-500mg, Prosed Ds -When Flaring

            Other Meds: Levlite- Continious Birtcontrol, Micardis-40mg for High Blood Pressure

            Meds I have Tried:
            Topamax,Tofranil, Elmiron, Atarax, Cymbalta, Elavil, Enablex, Detral La, Prydium.
            Lexapro< Bad reaction to this med!
            Intstills, could not continue them due to some kind of reaction after 3rd instill. Tasted the lidocaine in my mouth, tongue and lips went numb then went into what seemed like a panic attack. Shaking, racing heart, tingling face/head, blood pressure shot up..

            Dx With IC in Nov 2006 with Hydro/Cysto
            Hydro/Cysto Caused Bladder to Rupture.

            Other Dxs-Vulvodynia,Fibro, Endo, IBS, HPV, Migraines, Spastic Colon, Mild Dysplasia.


            ICN Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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            • #7
              Only an IC patient would be thankful it's "just" an infection!

              Hugs,
              Donna
              Stay safe


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              • #8
                So true Donna..
                Hugs
                Ronda

                ONE Second, ONE Bite, ONE Breath, ONE Pill, ONE Minute, ONE Teardrop, ONE Hour, ONE Sip.. ONE DAY! I will Prevail from this disease! IC Hoping for a Cure!


                Link to Patient Handbook:
                http://www.ic-network.com/handbook/

                Diet Reference Sheet:
                http://www.ic-network.com/diet/icndi...tsheet0909.pdf

                Meds For IC: Lyrica-25mg Glucosamine-500 MSM-500mg, Prosed Ds -When Flaring

                Other Meds: Levlite- Continious Birtcontrol, Micardis-40mg for High Blood Pressure

                Meds I have Tried:
                Topamax,Tofranil, Elmiron, Atarax, Cymbalta, Elavil, Enablex, Detral La, Prydium.
                Lexapro< Bad reaction to this med!
                Intstills, could not continue them due to some kind of reaction after 3rd instill. Tasted the lidocaine in my mouth, tongue and lips went numb then went into what seemed like a panic attack. Shaking, racing heart, tingling face/head, blood pressure shot up..

                Dx With IC in Nov 2006 with Hydro/Cysto
                Hydro/Cysto Caused Bladder to Rupture.

                Other Dxs-Vulvodynia,Fibro, Endo, IBS, HPV, Migraines, Spastic Colon, Mild Dysplasia.


                ICN Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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                • #9
                  So true! I really do hope it's an infection! I'm not sure I really see the point of the self-test strips, though, bc. if it's positive, then you still have to go to the doctor to get the prescription. If it's going to cost me $10.00 to get the test strips, and $15.00 to go to the doctor, I figure I might as well just go to the doctor. They'll usually write a scrip for antiobiotics based on symptoms while they're waiting for the lab results; also, the lab tests are a lot more specific about what type of bacteria you have, etc.

                  I slept for about three hours this afternoon and I feel like a new woman. Well, okay, really I feel like a 107 year old, sickly old crone, but I feel like a new 107 year old, sickly old crone!

                  I think getting the sleep in was critical, but I also think I've been stressing internally for the last several weeks over my decision to apply for SSD. I was, internally, very conflicted about it. I know it's not possible for me to work, but I hated to basically retire at the age of 40. It felt like I was somehow giving up, or giving in. But now that I've submitted all my forms and had my intake interview, I know this is what I'm doing and I'm at peace about it. So I feel like a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders (of course, I put the weight there myself, but that's probably not uncommon). I'm in less pain and my muscles are less tense (but my pee is still stinky ).
                  Je vous souhaite de la joie, de la bonne santée, et tout ce qu'il y a de bon dans la vie.
                  Wishing you happiness and good health, and all the best out of life.

                  Peace, Carolyn
                  ___________________________________________________

                  Laura (11), Susannah (12 1/2) and Maman (that's me!), North Wildwood NJ, September 2007


                  On the Beach with IC

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by N'importe Qui
                    So true! I really do hope it's an infection! I'm not sure I really see the point of the self-test strips, though, bc. if it's positive, then you still have to go to the doctor to get the prescription. If it's going to cost me $10.00 to get the test strips, and $15.00 to go to the doctor, I figure I might as well just go to the doctor. They'll usually write a scrip for antiobiotics based on symptoms while they're waiting for the lab results; also, the lab tests are a lot more specific about what type of bacteria you have, etc.

                    I slept for about three hours this afternoon and I feel like a new woman. Well, okay, really I feel like a 107 year old, sickly old crone, but I feel like a new 107 year old, sickly old crone!

                    I think getting the sleep in was critical, but I also think I've been stressing internally for the last several weeks over my decision to apply for SSD. I was, internally, very conflicted about it. I know it's not possible for me to work, but I hated to basically retire at the age of 40. It felt like I was somehow giving up, or giving in. But now that I've submitted all my forms and had my intake interview, I know this is what I'm doing and I'm at peace about it. So I feel like a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders (of course, I put the weight there myself, but that's probably not uncommon). I'm in less pain and my muscles are less tense (but my pee is still stinky ).
                    I'm right there with you. I've been going through the same thing. I think I'm about at the point where I am ready to make that final decision though.
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                    • #11
                      Hope it clears up, Moonheart. I just got the scrip, now I'm trying to figure out what lab I'm allowed to use under our new insurance! At the rate this is going, it may take another day before I actually get to go pee in a cup
                      Je vous souhaite de la joie, de la bonne santée, et tout ce qu'il y a de bon dans la vie.
                      Wishing you happiness and good health, and all the best out of life.

                      Peace, Carolyn
                      ___________________________________________________

                      Laura (11), Susannah (12 1/2) and Maman (that's me!), North Wildwood NJ, September 2007


                      On the Beach with IC

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