I have found out what the problem is.

[fartikins]

Wish I didn't know but perhaps there is someone out there who can give me some advice.

The urine culture came back positive again but this time the culprit is Klebsiella Pneumonia which is a real nasty.

I cannot get anyone to test my urine to see if the last lot of antibiotics helped - no one wants to know.

Does anyone know anything about this particular bacteria that could help.

I am getting so down with all of this now.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador]

Dear Fartinkins,

I am so sorry to hear about your Klebsiella Pneumonia.

Have you called the office of the GP or nephrologist who ordered these lab tests and ask the nurse or doctor what the diagnosis means and what you can do to feel better? That's your next step.

The purpose of our community is to provide support, not give medical advice.

Remember that what may hold true to the results and health of one patient, may not be true for the other.

It may be challenging to get in to see doctors in the UK, but you have the right to ring them up and have this explained to you as well as your issues with the medication.

My other friends in the UK at least speak to someone in the office.

Please ring them up and stay positive as you are taking every step to address it.

Take care of yourself.

Bet

[fartikins in reply to Bet117]

Thank you - it would be great if someone answered the phone though.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to fartikins]

Keep calling until someone does answer the phone. You recently saw a nephrologist; ring them up and advise them of this. As much as the UK health system limits care, your GFR warrants the care of a nephrology team.

Continue to ring; perhaps when they open for the day.

[fartikins in reply to Bet117]

Hello - yes they won't be available until 3rd January 23 = no one cares.

[KidneyCoach NKF Ambassador in reply to fartikins]

They are merely closed until then. It's a holiday for everyone. This does not equal "don't care." They (the medical community staff) have lives to live and it's not directed as a personal insult or negative disrespect. Even if something or someone is giving you a personal insult, YOU have the choice to shrug it off and move beyond the feeling. You have this full community supporting you. That should mean a lot to you. Buck up my friend. Things will be okay. Blessings

Amy (CKD 44 years, dialysis 21 years)

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador in reply to KidneyCoach]

Thanks, Amy! I totally agree.

Wishing you a wonderful New Year.

Bet

[seabreezegirl]

Why doesn't your doctor want to retest your urine to see of it is clear ?

This is pretty Standrad

[fartikins in reply to seabreezegirl]

This is the UK - they will not do it. Its awful.

[Michael__S]

I couldn't find much about that bacteria. I suggest that you have a look at drugs.com/ for the antibiotics prescribed. Perhaps it will give you a better idea in term of recovery and potential side-effects?

[fartikins in reply to Michael__S]

thanks for your help - I will look into it.

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Here is an article I found that gives a pretty good explanation.

health.pa.gov/topics/Docume...