Post flu virus

[Spanishnan]

Hi everyone, I had the flu virus in January and was ill in bed for 3 days. Since then I have had a bad urine infection. Last night I had acid reflux before bed and then I was really sick all night long. No gastric pains that you get with this sort of thing and no diarrhea. Today all my joints ache and I feel I have no energy at all. Headache all day and just want to lie down and sleep. I was dx with PBC 10 months ago and take urso. Is this just a bug or something to do with my pbc? I have been reasonably well up to now.

[4pjx__]

A lot of us with PBC get urine infections. I get them a lot if I am not really careful. I use baby wipes everytime I use the restroom and a mild antibiotic after intimacy. This has worked well for me and I have not had a UTI in almost 3 years. I am no doctor but a lot of us get acid reflux since starting Urso. I used to take Omeprozole for mine but last September I had a hiatal hernia repaired and it seems to have cured my heartburn. Achy joints and tiredness are common with PBC too but if you have not had a problem with that before I would consider it a part of the flu experience. 😉 Of course if you are still feeling unwell in a few days you should ask your doctor. Not everything that comes up is PBC related sometimes it's a completely different issue. The flu can be miserable and having PBC is no walk in the park either. I am sorry you feel unwell. I hope everything resolves itself in a few days and you can get back to your happy life.

Get well soon.

Hugs!

Pam

[Spanishnan in reply to 4pjx__]

Didn't know that urine infections could be linked to PBC. I have had two in just a couple of months. Thanks for the reply. Good to know that others have the same simptoms.

[butterflyEi]

Hi Spanishnan

I echo all the 4pjx__ has said.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

[luxe66]

D-Mannose is a miracle for UTI

Its preventative

Sweet powder has to be dilluted in water and taken on empty bladder.

Just google it.

Its a life saver.

Not for everyday use. Once jn a while.

Marshmallow root is good in a tea form.