TBI and infection

[Ecojackie]

It has been 5 months since a crainioplasty and 9 months since the car accident where I suffered a TBI and stroke. A couple of weeks ago, I spent 4 days in the hospital with a serious urrinary tract infection. Am wondering if it is related to the TBI. anyone have a similar experience?

[Hidden]

I don't know the answer to that but I do know that urinary tract infections are very common. Are you drinking enough?

[Ecojackie in reply to Hidden]

I think so. Thanks.

[Kirk5w7]

Being stuck in a hospital bed doesn't help, but agree with exhausted wife.

Janet x

[cat3]

I seriously doubt there'd be a link between your cranioplasty and a urinary infection Jackie. I had a urinary infection whilst still in hospital after the catheter was removed but, 5 months on, it's unlikely to be the case with you.

Sometimes when we're run down or stressed we're more susceptible to infection. I hope you've got appropriate treatment as, I'm sure you know, it won't clear up by itself. Cat x

[Ecojackie in reply to cat3]

Thank you. I was in the hospital for 4 days and they pumped me full of IV antibiotics.

[cat3 in reply to Ecojackie]

Oh good. As exhaustedwife mentioned, fluid intake is important for this condition, so maybe keep an eye on your hydration to ward off future attacks. Best wishes xx