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Posted by lynn970 on September 28, 2005, at 23:44:55
Ok. The doctor found a bacteria in my friend's urinary tract that went in the blood. Has this ever happened to anyone? How long does it take to get better. She has been sick now for 3 weeks. She will have to be on meds for at least six months.
Posted by TexasChic on September 28, 2005, at 23:44:56
In reply to Bacteria, posted by lynn970 on September 24, 2005, at 20:19:52
I've read stuff about urinary track infections. It sounds rough, but survivable with medications.
Posted by alexandra_k on September 28, 2005, at 23:44:56
In reply to Bacteria, posted by lynn970 on September 24, 2005, at 20:19:52
I have had the odd urinary infection before. They cleared up relatively quickly (just a usual course of anti-biotics).
I'm not sure about when the infection gets in the blood...
I hope she feels better soon.
Posted by wildcard on September 28, 2005, at 23:44:56
In reply to Bacteria, posted by lynn970 on September 24, 2005, at 20:19:52
Lynn, I had a UTI and antibiotics wouldn't respond for some reason. I had never had one before but was on a strong antibiotic for 14 days, then 6 months of a low dose antibiotic before the bacteria was gone. First and last one ever?? Usually, anytime there is an infection in the body, it will show in the blood. UTI's are fairly common so ur friend should be fine.
Posted by lynn970 on September 28, 2005, at 23:44:56
In reply to Re: Bacteria » lynn970, posted by wildcard on September 25, 2005, at 0:34:07
Did it make you tired, tired, tired? She gets up a little while and then she is tired again?
Posted by wildcard on September 28, 2005, at 23:44:56
In reply to Re: Bacteria » wildcard, posted by lynn970 on September 25, 2005, at 11:21:45
Honestly Lynn, I cldn't say b/c i was 23(?),working full time,going to school full time and was a single mom so i was ALWAYS tired ; )
I do remember how it hurt at first to tinkle and i had low abdominal and kidney pain. Mine was so severe that my urine was filled w/ blood.
Posted by Phillipa on October 8, 2005, at 19:11:46
In reply to Re: Bacteria » lynn970, posted by wildcard on September 25, 2005, at 13:58:33
If it is indeed in her blood it is called septicemia. And a long course of antibiotics is needed. Usually started IV. Fondly, Phillipa
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