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I have Sjogrens and get many bladder infections.

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kristyk
kristyk

I get bladder infections quite often. For the last year I've had 6. I get very sick with them. I run a high fever and am in alot of pain. They last for a couple of weeks. I have to take antibiotics for them and worry about having to take so many. Does anyone else experience this problem or have any suggestions?

Thank you,

Kristyk

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  • pam_87693
    pam_87693 kristyk

    Posted

    Yes it's very common Kirsty. With or without infection. Are you a BSSA member? What meds are you on? If you want to join a group of fellow sufferers I run a FB group on behalf of the BSSA and my consultant is the President Dr. E. Price. I and my admins are all BSSA members. If wou wish to join us I am Pam Newman & the group is BRITISH SJOGRENS/ SLE in capitals.
    • kristyk
      kristyk pam_87693

      Posted

      Hi Pam, Thank you for your information. I live in the

      United States. Can I join your group because I live here?

      I thought it possibly was because of the dryness we suffer with.

      Looking forward to your response. I know things a a little different in the United States. I know we have different medications and some of what you guys use I have never heard of. Also another example that comes to mind are the usage of certain letters and abbreviations that I don't understand.I am always ready to learn new things. Thank you again.

      Kristy Tinsley

  • pamela87113
    pamela87113 kristyk

    Posted

    I don't have this particular problem but the dryness affects everything. I find drinking lots of plain warm water helps.
    • kristyk
      kristyk pamela87113

      Posted

      Thank you Pamela. I will definitely try doing that. In fact I was just saw my primary doctor yesterday. I knew I had a bladder infection. This time my urinalysis showed no infection. I was hurting pretty bad too. He said it had to be coming from something else.This was a first time the test was negative.
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