Serious UTI---out of commission for awhile longer

[sabrinamari]

I have a serious badass UTI. I tried to manage the pain and symptoms on my own since just before my last post. I have no plans to do that ever again.

By the time I crawled into my primary care office this afternoon, I was miserable and crying and feverish and needed someone to sit with me through the consultation to make sure I was coherent, reported all symptoms and facts and got the treatment plan straight. On zero notice, shaminin came out to do this for me, escorted me home, picked up my meds---missing her T'ai Chi class---and coordinated with vgnwtch and njfuneralman to set up a treatment support plan for me. My brother, chasech5 talked me through the worst of the pain before she arrived without panicking and helped me to calm down and stop crying. He was ready to jump in the car and drive down over Christmas weekend if need be. I am so incredibly, unbelievably fortunate! I am surrounded by the most loving and beautiful people on the planet.

Thank you, shaminin, vgnwtch, chasech5 and njfuneralman. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Half of my Yule cards are mailed, pre-UTI. Half still sit here, addressed but not yet written, while I (finally) do the smart thing, taking Bactrim, acidolphilus, Cranberry capsules and drinking water. Several Yule packages for my beloveds sit unmailed as well. This makes me sad.

I am housebound for two days. It is really, really bad timing for this, but my practitioner said, "It is ascending to the kidneys. You can either sit at home for two days and drink and take Bactrim, or you can spend Christmas weekend in the hospital."

So I am going to change my holiday plans and sit here and drink Uva Ursi tea and water.

I apologize for the late cards and for the bounced messages on my email account (that problem has been fixed and I emailed those persons needing to talk with me).

Hugs to my friends and bunnies!

Comments

[vgnwtch.livejournal.com]

If you feel like it, you can park yourself here for the day tomorrow, where you'll have internet access, a couch to sleep on if you need it, people to make sure you're actually conscious and looking after yourself, etc. Just say the word.

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

I would love to stay with you. Maybe in the afternoon? I predict very little functioning in the morning.

[vgnwtch.livejournal.com]

I can call you and drive you over.

[vgnwtch.livejournal.com]

OK. You can be over here at any time. I will be leaving at 2:45pm to get to Jen's so we can go into NYC to see Prairie Home Companion being recorded. T will still be home, so you won't be stuck on your own. You'll have someone with you to be sure you're actually alright all day. I'm worried about the morning, because I don't like the idea of you being feverish and alone, so call me, OK? I will plan on feeding and watering you for the day and all that jazz.

[skyefyr.livejournal.com]

Oh, I wish I had known how bad it was when we talked the other day! If you need anything, call! I'm not that far away!

And feel better honey!

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

I am not good at communicating this stuff. Need improvement.

[skyefyr.livejournal.com]

Yes, you do. Especially to people who you know are always here for you if you need anything.

Love you. Feel better.

[puckmls.livejournal.com]

Oh, bunny ... {{{{ hugs }}}} I hurt just thinking of you! Serbrew and I send you lots of love and holiday warmth.

(PS: Once things are back to normal, have a chat with your UT and find out what made it so unhappy.)

[effloresense.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Feel better soon! *gentle hugs* It's so not fun to be sick over the holidays.

[siobhra.livejournal.com]

I passed a Kidney Stone while on vacation so I have an idea what you are going through. Since it was the first time and it brought me to my knees and I was scared. Thankfully we both had lots of friends handy. Here's a virtual hug to speed your recovery.

[methastra.livejournal.com]

Ouch, I probably can't even imagine how that hurts.

I'll send some healing vibes your way (assuming that's okay).

Should I ask the annoying metaphysical question: Is there someone or something that are you pissed at/about and have been holding in the expression of that emotion?

Just being helpful evil...

(Hugs)

- Brian

[dr-pretentious.livejournal.com]

Helpful Evil? Is that a new alignment in the current edition of D&D?

[onyxtwilight.livejournal.com]

It totally should be. There should also be "useful evil," "useless evil," and "chocolate hazelnut evil with fresh whipped cream."

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

and "stumbling vaguely into evil".

[vgnwtch.livejournal.com]

I tend to believe that that is the largest category.

[methastra.livejournal.com]

It's the preferred alignment of benevolent dictators everywhere!

[owllady13.livejournal.com]

Love and healing ot you. Please rest and take good care of my dear freind!

Oh Honey!

[stephandcurtis.livejournal.com]

I hope you cure up very, very quickly. I have had that in the past and know how miserable it can be. I am thinking healthy thoughts for you!

[dr-pretentious.livejournal.com]

Oh, bunny. If I weren't leaving town for a week just as soon as Dan and I get off work, I'd launch into soup-making mode. Know that I'm thinking of you. Take care.

[marccarlson.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about this. I hope you get to feeling better. Ince the solar year's energy has hit its minimum, things can only get more positive from here.

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[onyxtwilight.livejournal.com]

Well THAT'S a shitty way to start a new year. Bleah. :-P

*sympathy*

Love you.



and

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

thank you, Keith bunny!

[onyxtwilight.livejournal.com]

You're sick! What the HELL are you doing still up at this hour? It's 1:30 in the morning, your time, no matter what the timestamp says.

Drink another quart of appropriate fluids and GET THEE TO BED. :-)

And after Xmas we totally have to talk on the phone and schedule my portion of your Imbolc visit, before everything's gone. We have an Imbolc ritual to work in there somewhere. :-)

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

OK. You're right/

I couldn't sleep with fever and constant peeing but I caved and took ibuprofin and ate something and it's better now.

To bed and to plan after Christmas.

Schedule

[ingridsummers.livejournal.com]

I'm here, available and ready. Call me when you're ready.

[methastra.livejournal.com]

> GET THEE TO BED. :-)

Hmmm, I wonder if I could use that line to snag some hot renn-fest chicks...

Just being horny evil, (am I pushing the joke yet :-) )

- Brian

[elphaba-of-oz.livejournal.com]

Hospitals are no fun at all.

Drink. Pee. Get better.

(((hugs)))

[methastra.livejournal.com]

> Drink. Pee. Get better.

I'm sure glad that when I re-read your post there was a period before "Pee"!

[sligoe.livejournal.com]

I have every sympathy for you---this has been a lifelong problem of mine. Rest as much as you can, and hook up a hose to the sink so that you can drink water as much as you possibly can. Stay away from anything with caffeine in it---that makes the the UT system weaker and dehydrates you. Cranberry juice is better than capsules for breakout infection like you have---capsules are better for maintenance, and are a part of my daily medication routine. Do not take a bath---shower only for the next few days and do not use any kind of perfumed soap or body wash---they can cause infection or make an existing condition worse. And the worst of all----while you're taking your antibiotics, it's a good idea to wear white cotton next to your skin. My kids call them "granny panties"---but every urologist I've ever had has told me that they will also help to keep infection at bay.

I know how much this hurts---but as soon as the antibiotics really kick in and the water/cranberry juice does their job, you'll feel much better. Definitely let someone take care of you for a couple of days, and just let yourself be pampered a bit. It's worth it to feel better as soon as possible. I wish I were closer!

Hugs, bunny!

[jasminewind.livejournal.com]

Not that this same exact situation will present itself to you again, but if something else in the future has you weeping in pain, please add me to your mental list of "People I can always call who will help me". I am far away and cannot bring you soup or watch over you whilst you feverishly sleep, but I can help someone in pain try to get a handle on the situation. And I will always be there to help you!

Been sending you healing thoughts since we spoke last night. I hope the abx are working in full force very soon!