MightyMouse Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Hi all, thanks for coaching me through waiting patiently (or not so patiently! )First: my urine analysis was NOT normal as I was told by the nurse last week. While it was negative for bacteria, I have high specific gravity, protein, white blood cells, and the ph was way off. I've either got a urinary tract infection or a kidney stone. I think it's an infection--it fits the profile better, and I've developed really bad night sweats the past few weeks, which I seem to always get when bacteria are staging a bodily war with me (sinus, bladder, lungs, doesn't seem to matter, my body is consistent with a few things and night sweats is one of 'em!).So, a course of antibiotics AGAIN. The drug store was out of stock of what I need (a very limited list due to drug allergies), so I have to wait 'til tomorrow night. If I still don't feel better, they'll take a cather urine catch to make sure it's "clean"... Waiting to hear from the doc about what was wrong with my ultrasound--I'm guessing it was a cyst or fribroid. I'll find out more tomorrow, we kept missing each other with our phone calls.So, that's today's scoop. Hoping the antibiotics really do the trick because the backache has been getting unbearable--waking me up at night.Again, thanks for holding my hand the past few weeks. I needed it! Now I feel better to know, first, I was right to go to the doctor when I hit my four day rule (newbies, I have a rule for myself that abnormal things for me only go on 4 days before go to the doctor--so far, it's panned out well--most of my ANS weirdness disappears before 4 days). Second, it's good to know that at least the first priority, the infection, has a pretty simple solution.All in all, a good day Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneva Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Nina, great to hear that you have some answers and although antibiotics are a nightmare for some of us, you at least can clear up the infection pretty easily. good luck. I hope they have your meds early tomorrow...this patience thing is overrated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwolf Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Dear Nina, I'm glad you finally got some of your answers. I've had both gallbladder stone and kidney stones, Personally I would rather have the gall bladder trouble ( had mine out 6-22-97) and I still have trouble as I form stones that travel down the duct and "irretate" it. I hope you start to feel better.Blackwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Nina...so glad you found out what is causing your troubles. I hope you can get all fixed up and back on track very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted October 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 BW, I also have not had a gallbladder since 9/5/95, but have continuing problems with the sphincter of odi--they believe it has the same problems with loss of tone that ailed my gallbladder. Never had a stone in it, just basically lost all function. I think my faulty ANS is the culprit.I already asked the pharamacy what time they get their delivery--not 'til the afternoon so my relief will have to wait 'til tomorrow night 'cause I can't get to the pharmacy until after work. You are SO right, this patience thing is WAY over rated!!!! Impatient, but still smiling... ... kind of Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Glad to read that the doctors found the cause of your problem.Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicole's Mom Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Nina, Glad to know that you've got a solution to your problem. You should be feeling much better right soon after you get on the antibiotic.Beverly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Nina,good luck on using your antibiotics. Hope it works out well for you,Corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR2000 Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Mighty Mouse:Interesting because I have the same problem. I still have my gallbladder, but have been diagnosed with biliary dyskinesia (related to Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction). Interesting that this too may be related to the problems with the autonomic nervous system. I just wish I could find a doctor to tie all of these problems together. They all seem to take their system that they specialize in and don't see any connections between the other problems going on in other parts of the body.I hope you are on the road to feeling better!!JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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