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Was it the sepsis or repeated urine infections that prompted the hosptilization and IV antibiotics? What did they have you try before? It's great that you're feeling good now. I sometimes feel that the antibiotics I've taken never quite do a 100% job. 

Jim

Jim,    It was Sepsis that led to the urine infections, but my Dr was testing my urine sample with dipsticks and on many occasions no infection was found, but I still felt unwell. I was informed that the NHS to save money was requesting Drs to send as few samples as possible for culture. It appeared that some staff at the surgery were sending samples which were positive though and I would get Pivmicillan or Nitrofurantoin often for a month at a time recommended. I was slowly getting worse and asked a Consultant if anything could be done and he suggested a referral to the Infectious Diseases Dept who were not keen to know, but a week ago I could not pass water and they could not get a catheter in and prior to that could not do self catheterization so I was admitted to the Urology ward and the Consultant insisted that the Microbiologists got involved which resulted in what I was told an unusual A/B being used.   The moral may be to ensure all urine samples are cultured if you know you feel unwell, and question your Dr to see if your samples have been cultured.  There are also some A/B,s that can only be given in hospital as the side effects are critical without constant monitoring.

David

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I am glad they went the extra mile with you. Do you know what the specific oganism was they treated you for? Did it come up on a normal culture or did they have to do any special staining, etc? I keep reading that some bacteria fly under the radar or normal cultures but when I point that out to my urologist, he just shakes his head. But come to think of it he did give e the name of an infectious disease specialist one time. I guess they are the ones that go the extra mile.

Jim

I am afraid I do not know what the organism was or how the culture was done, only the Urology charge nurse said the Antibiotic used was a new one to him. In future talks with the Consultant I will try to find out more. My concern is what damage may have been done to me in 2.5 years that could have been rectified earlier by better involvement of Microbioligists.

I had Sepsis in 2014. Blood work white cells was over 25,000. I got it from 2 things which was.  I have a kidney infection ( had 7 that year )  was giving antibiotics for the infection.  Sometime in that 2 weeks I got food poisoning.  It went through my whole body.  The doctor said that Iait my blood for at least 6 weeks.  Was on I'vs for 6 days and went home with a port.  Had 11 more at home.  It was a mess.  nIopI have to ggo through that again.  The only good thing that came out of it was I found my urologist.  Hope things get better for you..  Ken

Hey Jim.   16.9 OZ  I drink 4 a day I was told that I have to drink at least 8 a day.  I can have grape juice.  No other kind.  He gave me a list of what I can and cannot eat and drink.  Bladder friendly food and drinks.  There are alot of things on the list he gave me that my other doctor gave me.  I have a alcer.  So I can't have any thing with acid or citrus there a bunch .  8 pages  I have to watch.  I never know there was so much that would could irrate the bladder.  All my other stuff is fine and he feel if I drink more I will have more pressure.  This Prostate PQ is suppose to promote pelvic and prostate health and help with the body anti-inflammatory response.  And the pain from the prostatitis.  So I will do what he what's.  I started the pill today.  He gave me some samples and after I done with them I have to call the company.  Take care  and I will let you know later  Ken    

How long if the list ken. I'd be interested to see what on it if its not too long. Please don't go out of your way doing a bunch of typing though. Hoope you feel better.

It's 8 pages.  I will see if I can find it on the internet and let you know  Ken

Hi Ken,

That's over a gallon a day. Twice the daily recommended fluid intake. Not saying it won't help, but since it's so much more than what is usually recommended, I would hope for the best but listen to your body (and bladder). And probably not a bad idea to get your retention checked whle on the increased fluid intake.  Personally, if I drank a gallon a day, pretty sure I would go into acute urinary retention because my bladder, while rehabbed to a degree, is probably not strong enough to handle that much fluid. 

What other foods/beverages did he suggest or ask you to omit? Coffee? Alcohol?

Lately, I stopped coffee as an experiment, and while too early to tell, seems to have reduced my periodic episodes of dysuria (pain) when I start to urinate on a very full bladder. Too bad because I think coffee has other bladder benefits as well as overall health benefits. Maybe, down the road, I will find a sweet spot with one or two cups instead of the 4 or 5 I've been having. 

Jim

I don't think I will be drinking that much water.  I can have  Grape juice.  No coffee,  tea, soda, milk, no citrus, kool aid,  energy drinks the list goes on.  I never know there was so much to mess up the bladder.  I will stop if I feel it is a problem  I took 2 pills yesterday and 1 today.  Only went 3 time so far.  No pain which I'm happy about.  So I will keep it up.  I am writing everything done so I can take it with me to the doctor.  If I have a problem  can see him anytime.  I think he is just trying to get me to drink more to get more in the bladder so I can go better.  Had ultrsound yesterday it was emnpty.  So that is good.  I will see how it goes today will be moving around and I will be seating for 7 hours.  Take care I'm happy everything is going good with you..Ken   

Definitely let us know how it goes. Did he say why Grape Juice is preferred?

That's the only juice not on the list.  Take care  Ken

I drink decaf not as good as the high octane stuff but it satifies my coffee craving. 

Do you mean "on the list" ? You said you drinking grape juice.

Jim

Are you saying you have a stomach ulcer? Has your doctor tried the Helicobacter pylori bacterium (H. pylori) treatment, as this cures a lot of ulcer types.

Grape juice is not ont he list so I can have it.  When I get time I'm going to typ it all out maybe it will help some of the guy's in the group.  Take later  Ken

Yes I do.  But I just got a new Doctor .  She is working on getting some new test going.  The other doctor did not do a thing  Ken.  

Drinking 128oz of grape juice every day, after a short while you’ll weigh 400# and have so many other problems you won’t worry about your bladder.  If you don’t like the taste of water or just find it hard to drink that much water, why not dilute the grape juice to 1 part grape and 10 parts water.  Grape juice has a pretty powerful flavor.  I don’t understand why the grape juice has to be undiluted.

Harvey

Thanks Harvey.  I will never do that I have a couple of glasses a day with alot of ice and it dilutes with the ice.  Drink 3 bottles of water.  I love sweet tea and other juices but it's on the list so I can't.  I will never go up to 400 pounds.  The most I was was 325 never again.  Size 3X shirt and 48 pants.  Over the years I have slimed down.  The lasr few years I have been in the hospital about 15 times for many reason. From my suger, high blood,  a-fib, gall bladder surgery  and for my prostate problem.  I have had most of it all fix and I want to stay that way. I watch what I eat and I feel great.  Now I am down to 198 size XL shirt and a 36 pants.  After I got the ok from my heart doctor after the a-fib surgery I waited till the first of the year and started going to the gym I wish you all well and please never rush into a procedure or let a doctor or insurance tell you what to do Take care Ken