2nd hospital bed in 6 wks.

[Spanielmadlady]

Happy Monday my friends.

So my recovery from surgery was ticking along nicely..... I was gaining more mobility and finally getting out for some fresh air on a hired mobility scooter.

Rewind to Thurs afternoon when the twinges and an incling a uti was brewing started.

Contacted gp Friday morning and had antibiotics by dinnertime 👍

Saturday morning the vomiting started and after ringing NHS111 in the evening they sent me to A&E at midnight.

8 hrs later ...yes 8 hrs sat on a hard plastic chair with a boot on I was seen and taken to SDEC ( same day emergency care) to be told I was in retention.

So I'm now in my 2nd hospital bed in 6 wks (to the day) on iv antibiotics and fluids with a catheter. 😔 plan is for a kidney scan today.

And they've doubled my prednisone 😫

Is the severity of this uti a consequence of the meds changes needed for my surgery , taking the tacrolimus which comes with an increased risk of utis or my lupus nephritis? Who knows 🤷‍♀️

At least I have a view ......

Keep smiling ...I'm trying too 🙂

[KnitSewPurl]

At least you are in the right place getting treated for it. Get well soon my dear take take. Sending hugs 😘🥰

[Spanielmadlady in reply to KnitSewPurl]

Thank you hugs much needed and appreciated x

[CecilyParsley]

I am so pleased that you are finally comfortable and adequately medicated. You are where you need to be lovely after an horrendous weekend. I hope the kidney scan is ok and that on the increased pred and IV antibiotics you will soon be feeling so much better. Xxx

[Spanielmadlady in reply to CecilyParsley]

Thanks CP x

[Vixen2]

Ah. We all know the ‘joys’ of a chronic condition. How it can bring on other things. Sometimes a UTI can make you feel more ill than having an RA flare. I had a bad UTI at Christmas. Of all the days you want to feel ‘normal’. I’m awful when i’m not well. A real moany cow. That’s when i love to be alone. In my own bed. I always say this. With a big bowl of steaming hot soup, a hot cuppa & something funny on my tablet. Nice view from your hospital bed. When i was first diagnosed, so many yrs ago. I was taken in for tests. I was in nearly a week & a woman wouldn’t stop snoring. I was going mad. I know it was naughty. But i was throwing grapes at her!! I just couldn’t sleep! I hope you haven’t got a snorer. Hope you get well soon. When you get out. Spoil yourself. Get some nice creamy eclairs. They always cheer me up!

[Spanielmadlady in reply to Vixen2]

Thank you vixen. Oh no Christmas day of all days.Unfortunately hugo doesn't allow me much bed rest and I'm lactose intolerant so the delicious eclairs are out but I'm happy in the chair beside the fire with my crochet and a homemade brownie.

Haha I can just the domestic wondering why all the grapes are on the floor 😆.

Im the only one in my bay under 80 but all the ladies are lovely and will have a chat but I've been in wards with disruptive dementia patients so I get where you are coming from. X

[Numptybrain]

So sorry you are going through this, you definitely have a nice view and if the other patients are nice that’s a bonus, I’ve had some real weird neighbours as hospital patients I can tell you, good job nobody brings me grapes! I’m having problems with my kidneys now but I haven’t seen anyone yet. I’m still waiting for RTX infusion but it’s a long wait. Hope you’re feeling a bit better soon, I’ve had a catheter it it’s a tad uncomfortable, especially after a couple of weeks so hope you get something done.

Take care

Wendy xx

[Spanielmadlady in reply to Numptybrain]

Hi Wendy.yes i am thank you. yes catheter isn't the most comfortable is it. I had 2 choices ...stay with catheter and have iv meds or go home on oral meds with Catheter for a week and await Urology. I chose the Iv meds. Just had kidney scan .I hope you get get appointment soon and things improve. They are going to give me a trial without it and send me home on oral meds if its OK. X

[Numptybrain in reply to Spanielmadlady]

I really wish you well, it’s a minefield and we are just tested on these medications but also hope they work.

Take care

Wendy xx

[RosieA]

Oh I am so sorry. Blimey, the deep joys of this illness just can't be underestimated. You chose wisely to stay in the hospital - they will hopefully get everything done in quick time to ensure they can get you home. Fingers crossed re the kidney scan- do let us know how it goes when you feel able. xx

[rosebud52]

All my very best wishes go out to you for a very good recovery X