UTI help please before I explode - ThinnerTimes

offstringgirl · 07-23-2008, 08:21 PM

I have a history of frequent UTI's...1-2 times per month since I was about 3 years old.

You do the math. That's over 300 infections. Anyways, I am in a lot of pain tonight and I can't get into the doc until tomorrow but I think I'm going to explode sometime tonight. Usually I am given a pain medicine to take while the antibiotic gets working called Pyridium that is a Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride. I was wondering if anyone knows if it is okay to take after surgery? I am cleared for pills, and these babies are small. Also, I can't drink Cranberry Juice...even the light kind so I thought maybe someone knew a quick at home relief remedy of some sort?

I called the nurse but she can't help me.

My contents are under pressure.

MiladyB · 07-23-2008, 08:35 PM

Laura, I personally don't see a problem with the Pyridium. It isn't an NSAIDs or a time released med as far as I can tell. You really need to make sure it is ok with your doctor though.

All I can suggest is to keep getting your fluids in. Other than that...I'm fresh out of ideas. I hope you feel better soon, sweetie.

rappaport · 07-23-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by offstringgirl

My contents are under pressure.

Um yeah, we don't need you exploding on us...

offstringgirl · 07-23-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rappaport

Um yeah, we don't need you exploding on us...

ROFL!

My dad found me some pyridian over the counter! I feel much better. I get antibiotics in the morning.

Mumsy · 07-24-2008, 06:25 AM

Feel better soon sweetie. My heart really goes out to you because I have had only one of those nasty infections in my life and I thought I would D.I.E!!
I can only imagine how awful it must be to have them all the time. Arghhhhhhhh!!

Glad you are getting some relief. Take care...the mums

Toony · 07-24-2008, 06:30 AM

I was going to suggest a trip to the ER to have you "tapped" (can you say catheter?)... glad you found some relief and will be seeing the dr. today... keep us posted!

katie

Starhanger · 07-24-2008, 06:38 AM

Yuck! I get a UTI once a year or so and they are really uncomfortable. I hope the doctor gets you fixed up really really soon!

Tambo · 07-24-2008, 07:19 AM

I hope you are doing better today.Sorry to hear that you have been going through so much. Hang in there!

Debz · 07-24-2008, 08:08 AM

My first comment would be that you need to see a urologist to have your frequent ITI's evaluated. Also, you can get cranberry powder to mix in water at health food stores. I use it for UTI. Feel better, sweetie.

nextbigloser · 07-24-2008, 08:12 AM

Oh sweetie do I know what you are going through. I get them all of the time. I went to a urologist and found out that my ureter was never fully developed so it had an opening the size of a pin head. I had surgery to try and repair it with no luck. I was given the option to go back in and I said Hell no. That surgery was nothing that I would ever want to experience again. I hope you feel better soon. Get in plenty of fluids and take it easy.