☼ Junglechicken

[Junglechicken]

Back to see nurse this morning, about bladder / lower abdominal pain.

 

 

Praying to God this isn't something serious.

 

Yesterday, during therapy session, I had to "cross my legs" as I needed to pee, and I think this may have re-ignited the infection or "something", I'm not sure. 

 

In any case, back to get re-tested with possible follow up tests.

 

Wish me luck.

[Junglechicken]

Oh my does this stuff mess with one's head!

 

Test came back negative 

 

The nurse reckoned it was bladder irritation as I had crossed my legs for an hour and cycled back.  She recommended cystitis sachets, LOTS of water, and painkillers for a few days until the bladder had settled again; and had no concern for me.

 

I'm seeing my GP on the 7th to discuss my "issues".

 

 

[Frogie]

1 hour ago, Junglechicken said:

Oh my does this stuff mess with one's head!

 

Test came back negative 

 

The nurse reckoned it was bladder irritation as I had crossed my legs for an hour and cycled back.  She recommended cystitis sachets, LOTS of water, and painkillers for a few days until the bladder had settled again; and had no concern for me.

 

I'm seeing my GP on the 7th to discuss my "issues".

 

 

Hi JC:

 

Sorry your not feeling well. My throat is still sore.

 

Is there anyway you can get into the dr before the 7th? Something is definitely going on.

 

I wish you the best.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Frogie said:

Hi JC:

 

Sorry your not feeling well. My throat is still sore.

 

Is there anyway you can get into the dr before the 7th? Something is definitely going on.

 

I wish you the best.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Frogie,

 

OK, you're scaring me, what makes you think something is going on?

 

My test came back negative, and the nurse explained to me why I would still had bladder pain.  The bladder has been irritated on account of holding in.

 

Unfortunately I can't see my GP any sooner than the 7th as she is on vacation.

 

TC,

JC xx

 

[Frogie]

2 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Frogie,

 

OK, you're scaring me, what makes you think something is going on?

 

My test came back negative, and the nurse explained to me why I would still had bladder pain.  The bladder has been irritated on account of holding in.

 

Unfortunately I can't see my GP any sooner than the 7th as she is on vacation.

 

TC,

JC xx

 

JC:

 

I didn't mean to scare you at all.

 

I just want you to get better like I want this stupid sore throat to go away.

 

I've been on 2 antibiotics, and my throat still hurts in the morning, but the goes away after I drink some water. It's still red. But my dr isn't concerned. 

 

Maybe be the nurse is right, it's just irritated. 

 

We we will both make it through

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Frogie said:

JC:

 

I didn't mean to scare you at all.

 

I just want you to get better like I want this stupid sore throat to go away.

 

I've been on 2 antibiotics, and my throat still hurts in the morning, but the goes away after I drink some water. It's still red. But my dr isn't concerned. 

 

Maybe be the nurse is right, it's just irritated. 

 

We we will both make it through

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Frogie,

 

The nurse I saw can prescribe medication, and I discussed my symptoms in detail;  therefore I would hope she knows what she's talking about.

 

Please be careful when telling someone that "something is definitely going on" and that I should "see my doctor sooner".  It doesn't help my health anxiety.

 

Yes, you're right that something is going on, but it may not be serious.

 

I'm also down with a heavy cold, and have very loud tinnitus - fun, fun, fun.

 

JC xx

[apace41]

JC,

 

I'm sure Frogie was only saying that to be caring.  I know you know that but as an HA sufferer I also know how you can get triggered.

 

It sounds like the Nurse Practitioner doesn't think this is much to worry about and that's a really good thing.  I think the fear and anxiety can be something that really exacerbates your condition, especially if it is largely anxiety driven.  Try some deep breathing and meditation and see if that helps relieve some of the pressure on your system.

 

You are like me -- you are constantly thinking about your symptoms and how you are feeling.  That kind of focus can help make sure you don't get something really bad, but it also can make the symptoms get worse because of the intensity of focus and anxiety it brings.

 

I know I'm not telling you anything new and exciting, but the fact that the NP is not concerned is very good.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, apace41 said:

JC,

 

I'm sure Frogie was only saying that to be caring.  I know you know that but as an HA sufferer I also know how you can get triggered.

 

It sounds like the Nurse Practitioner doesn't think this is much to worry about and that's a really good thing.  I think the fear and anxiety can be something that really exacerbates your condition, especially if it is largely anxiety driven.  Try some deep breathing and meditation and see if that helps relieve some of the pressure on your system.

 

You are like me -- you are constantly thinking about your symptoms and how you are feeling.  That kind of focus can help make sure you don't get something really bad, but it also can make the symptoms get worse because of the intensity of focus and anxiety it brings.

 

I know I'm not telling you anything new and exciting, but the fact that the NP is not concerned is very good.

 

Best,

 

Andy

 

Thanks Andy,

 

Yes, I'm sure Frogie was just being caring.  

 

I just couldn't handle someone telling me that I needed to see a doctor sooner and that something was definitely wrong - that's all.

 

Best,

JC

 

[apace41]

2 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

I just couldn't handle someone telling me that I needed to see a doctor sooner and that something was definitely wrong - that's all.

 

I get it.  Completely.  But, as you know, it is all within YOU (and me) to deal with our own health issues.  I know you don't believe that someone in Colorado who has never met you, is not a doctor, and has no basis for evaluation of your condition has a better take on what is wrong with you than you or the nurse practitioner you saw professionally.  It is the need to BELIEVE that which is where us health anxiety sufferers have to get to in order to get over our fears.  It is essentially the "flip side" of needing reassurance from others, the internet, doctors, etc.  

 

I am saying this out of care for you and because I deal with the same issues.  I hope you take it the right way.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Frogie]

10 minutes ago, apace41 said:

JC,

 

I'm sure Frogie was only saying that to be caring.  I know you know that but as an HA sufferer I also know how you can get triggered.

 

It sounds like the Nurse Practitioner doesn't think this is much to worry about and that's a really good thing.  I think the fear and anxiety can be something that really exacerbates your condition, especially if it is largely anxiety driven.  Try some deep breathing and meditation and see if that helps relieve some of the pressure on your system.

 

You are like me -- you are constantly thinking about your symptoms and how you are feeling.  That kind of focus can help make sure you don't get something really bad, but it also can make the symptoms get worse because of the intensity of focus and anxiety it brings.

 

I know I'm not telling you anything new and exciting, but the fact that the NP is not concerned is very good.

 

Best,

 

Andy

Andy:

 

I would never mean any harm on anyone, I think you know that. I just wondered if JC could see her dr sooner because she has had so many problems. I never meant that something was really wrong.

 

I just want her to get better. I feel bad that she feels so lousy. I know exactly how she feels. I can't get rid of my sore throat. 2 rounds of antibiotics and it's still red and sore.

 

I'm really sorry JC. I NEVER meant for you to be concerned or scared, I was only concerned for you.

 

Please accept my apology.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Frogie]

I have health anxiety too.

 

I google everything, which my dr said to stop. I make myself worse doing that.

 

I have had this stupid sore throat for almost a month now, I'm going nuts!!

 

Again, I'm sorry.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[apace41]

Just now, Frogie said:

 

I have health anxiety too.

 

I google everything, which my dr said to stop. I make myself worse doing that.

 

I have had this stupid sore throat for almost a month now, I'm going nuts!!

 

Again, I'm sorry.

 

 

I can't speak for JC, Frogie, but I'm sure she knows that.  We all know you are a caring soul.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Frogie]

1 minute ago, apace41 said:

 

I can't speak for JC, Frogie, but I'm sure she knows that.  We all know you are a caring soul.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Best,

 

Andy

I'm really sorry. Im sitting here crying now. I never meant any harm to anyone.

 

I don't feel good right now, and I just don't like it when my "friends " are sick too.

 

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, Frogie said:

Andy:

 

I would never mean any harm on anyone, I think you know that. I just wondered if JC could see her dr sooner because she has had so many problems. I never meant that something was really wrong.

 

I just want her to get better. I feel bad that she feels so lousy. I know exactly how she feels. I can't get rid of my sore throat. 2 rounds of antibiotics and it's still red and sore.

 

I'm really sorry JC. I NEVER meant for you to be concerned or scared, I was only concerned for you.

 

Please accept my apology.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Frogie,

 

Its ok, thank you for explaining what you meant.

 

I have a LOT going on right now (house purchase, job interviews, therapy, very sick parent, parent I don't get on with), and whilst not feeling good about myself (either mentally or physically), it hasn't taken much to make me react to a remark, which was not intended to cause concern.

 

Andy - I'll likely be working on getting a grip on my HA for the rest of my life.  Hopefully not, but some days it feels like I'm stuck with it.

 

Sorry both, having a bad day.

 

JC

[apace41]

6 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Andy - I'll likely be working on getting a grip on my HA for the rest of my life.  Hopefully not, but some days it feels like I'm stuck with it.

 

I know the feeling, JC, but the reality is that your thought processes are, in part, being exacerbated by withdrawal and the effect of the medicines.  So, if you are like me, the HA comes and goes and what triggers you one day will roll off your back the next.  Once your brain has recalibrated from the withdrawal and your "back in balance" it will be a lot easier to deal with this and other issues.  It is NOT a life sentence.

 

Best,

 

Andy

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, apace41 said:

 

I know the feeling, JC, but the reality is that your thought processes are, in part, being exacerbated by withdrawal and the effect of the medicines.  So, if you are like me, the HA comes and goes and what triggers you one day will roll off your back the next.  Once your brain has recalibrated from the withdrawal and your "back in balance" it will be a lot easier to deal with this and other issues.  It is NOT a life sentence.

 

Best,

 

Andy

 

Andy,

 

I really want to believe that.  There is a CD sitting in the in-tray on this desk with various hypnotherapy and meditation exercises for "inner work".  I haven't started doing it yet but am going to have to in order to get through the remaining WD experience (however long that's going to last).

 

On Oct 12th I dropped my dose to 1.25mg Lexapro - this might also explain why I'm a bit "de-railed" at the moment.

 

Apologies back to Frogie, I'm not having a good time of it.

 

Best,

JC

 

 

[Frogie]

19 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Andy,

 

I really want to believe that.  There is a CD sitting in the in-tray on this desk with various hypnotherapy and meditation exercises for "inner work".  I haven't started doing it yet but am going to have to in order to get through the remaining WD experience (however long that's going to last).

 

On Oct 12th I dropped my dose to 1.25mg Lexapro - this might also explain why I'm a bit "de-railed" at the moment.

 

Apologies back to Frogie, I'm not having a good time of it.

 

Best,

JC

 

 

JC:

 

It's ok. Just a misunderstanding. 

 

I really do hope you feel better soon. I know you are under a lot of pressure right now.

 

Now I'm waiting for my dr to open so I can get in hopefully today. My uncle is coming for a visit tomorrow and I'm really tired of this throat. And this morning it's my ear too.

 

What else can go wrong with me?

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Frogie said:

JC:

 

It's ok. Just a misunderstanding. 

 

I really do hope you feel better soon. I know you are under a lot of pressure right now.

 

Now I'm waiting for my dr to open so I can get in hopefully today. My uncle is coming for a visit tomorrow and I'm really tired of this throat. And this morning it's my ear too.

 

What else can go wrong with me?

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Frogie,

 

I hope you feel better soon too.

 

We're like "humpty dumpty" from the children's story - we need putting back together again, lol!

 

I understand re: your ear issue.... my tinnitus is so loud right now, its like an alarm ringing non-stop in my head.

 

All we can do is solider on - its a mental journey.

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

3 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Frogie,

 

I hope you feel better soon too.

 

We're like "humpty dumpty" from the children's story - we need putting back together again, lol!

 

I understand re: your ear issue.... my tinnitus is so loud right now, its like an alarm ringing non-stop in my head.

 

All we can do is solider on - its a mental journey.

 

TC,

JC xxx

JC:

 

Wish I could give you a hug, but this will have to do (((HUGS))) We are Humpty Dumpty, I hope they can put us both back together.

 

I'm so tired of this sore throat, but now an earache? What else can happen? It's been 3 weeks now. I'm a little irritated too, and then my Brownie. I know how you feel.

 

I've never had tinnitus, but I can just imagine. I hope you get rid of it soon.

 

If mine is a virus, how long is it going to last? Forever? Ugggg...

 

WD s**ks. This is what our body is fighting, and our immune system is shot because if it.

 

Like you said we just soldier on.

 

When you say you use satches, what are they? I don't think we have them here.

 

Feel better, almost time to call the dr yaaaa!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Hugs right back Frogie 

 

Over here we have sachets for cystitis/UTIs which are basically a powder in a little pouch for putting into water to drink - you rip open the pouch and pour the powder into your glass of water.  The powder contains cranberry extract which helps to reduce the acidity in urine which is painful when passing / peeing, during a cystitis episode.

 

Its fortunate that you don't suffer from tinnitus - at the moment its unbearably loud in my head because of this nasty cold, and possibly even the dose drop from 2 weeks ago.

 

Our weakened immune systems play a big part as to why we keep getting sick, and stress just weakens them further.

 

We just have to see this is as a bump in our path to healing.

 

TC,

JC xxx

 

[Frogie]

40 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Hugs right back Frogie 

 

Over here we have sachets for cystitis/UTIs which are basically a powder in a little pouch for putting into water to drink - you rip open the pouch and pour the powder into your glass of water.  The powder contains cranberry extract which helps to reduce the acidity in urine which is painful when passing / peeing, during a cystitis episode.

 

Its fortunate that you don't suffer from tinnitus - at the moment its unbearably loud in my head because of this nasty cold, and possibly even the dose drop from 2 weeks ago.

 

Our weakened immune systems play a big part as to why we keep getting sick, and stress just weakens them further.

 

We just have to see this is as a bump in our path to healing.

 

TC,

JC xxx

 

Wish we had something like that. We gave cranberry tablets we can take and of course juice.

 

Off to the dr. I'll let you know what he has to say. Hopefully he will give me a different antibiotic, this one is not working obviously.

 

Feel better soon!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

So................ by way of an update:

 

I went to the walk-in this afternoon and saw a GP.

 

Was diagnosed with "BV" (again) and thrush (again). 

 

Was told to take x5 400mg (2g) Metronidazole AB which should wipe out the "BV".

 

AND have been prescribed a combi of pessary and cream for the thrush.

 

I have also been advised to have my FSH tested again ................ so its not just me thinking hormones are at play here, BUT I also wear leggings a lot which doesn't help with bacterial issues at all.

 

GP said that the ABs will give me stomach issues (not surprising given that's its a 2g dose in one hit).

 

We'll see what happens!

 

JC

[Frogie]

44 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

So................ by way of an update:

 

I went to the walk-in this afternoon and saw a GP.

 

Was diagnosed with "BV" (again) and thrush (again). 

 

Was told to take x5 400mg (2g) Metronidazole AB which should wipe out the "BV".

 

AND have been prescribed a combi of pessary and cream for the thrush.

 

I have also been advised to have my FSH tested again ................ so its not just me thinking hormones are at play here, BUT I also wear leggings a lot which doesn't help with bacterial issues at all.

 

GP said that the ABs will give me stomach issues (not surprising given that's its a 2g dose in one hit).

 

We'll see what happens!

 

JC

JC:

 

I'm really sorry to hear the infection has returned.

 

Hopefully this will knock it out.

 

I've never had thrush, but sounds painful.

 

I woke up this morning with no sore throat or earache, (I better knock on wood) lol... First time in 3 weeks. But have nausea and diarrhea from the AB. Called and they said take Imodium. That nausea and diarrhea is common with this AB.

 

I sure hope this is the end for both of us.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Frogie,

 

AND despite my freak out yesterday, it turned out you were right about my going to see a GP ASAP.

 

It was my own fault because I only took a 3 day course of ABs for the "BV" first time round as I was worried about my gut reacting to the ABs.

 

Very happy to hear that your throat and ear infections have calmed right down 

 

We gotta do what we gotta do to get rid of these infections - I think mine are happening because of hormones and wearing tight fitting leggings etc.,

 

My health anxiety has still ramped up due to the dose drop - I'm certain of that now.  Have had a couple of crying spells which would suggest some emotional "de-railment".

 

Ughhh!

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Flowers]

Hi JC

 

Sorry to see that you (and Frogie) are still suffering.  Hope this course of AB knocks it on the head.

 

Maybe as you wear leggings a lot you could try some pure cotton underwear. It might help a little bit, you never know.

 

Thinking of you.

 

Love and hugs

 

Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, Flowers said:

Hi JC

 

Sorry to see that you (and Frogie) are still suffering.  Hope this course of AB knocks it on the head.

 

Maybe as you wear leggings a lot you could try some pure cotton underwear. It might help a little bit, you never know.

 

Thinking of you.

 

Love and hugs

 

Flowers xxx

 

 

Thank you Flowers 

 

I DO wear cotton underwear, but I'll have to find an alternative to the leggings which will be challenging as I'm always active.

 

Any ideas?

 

Love and hugs,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

6 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Thank you Flowers 

 

I DO wear cotton underwear, but I'll have to find an alternative to the leggings which will be challenging as I'm always active.

 

Any ideas?

 

Love and hugs,

JC xxx

Hi JC:

 

Wish I could help, but all I wear is leggings too. Jeans are not comfortable at all. They hurt my stomach.

 

Hope you find a solution.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Flowers]

Well, I am not sure what sport shops you have over there but I think I have seen pure cotton leggings here. Maybe even on M&S website - sorry can't remember. 

 

Other than that I think there are leggings that are 'more breathable' in the sports shops. 

 

I think you will know the sports shops better than me!

 

xxxxxxxxx

[Junglechicken]

That's ok Frogie,

 

I can't wear jeans right now because I'm too fat!

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, Flowers said:

Well, I am not sure what sport shops you have over there but I think I have seen pure cotton leggings here. Maybe even on M&S website - sorry can't remember. 

 

Other than that I think there are leggings that are 'more breathable' in the sports shops. 

 

I think you will know the sports shops better than me!

 

xxxxxxxxx

 

Thanks Flowers, I will have to investigate.

 

Yes, I know some sports shops locally 

 

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Flowers]

Think M&S do something called cool comfort technology that allows the skin to breathe more easily and keeps the leggings dry when exercising.

 

I guess you will have to look at the composition of the leggings and go for the ones with the most cotton content and least elastic. Of course  you will have to have some elasticity or they will fall down!.

 

 

xxxx

 

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, Flowers said:

Think M&S do something called cool comfort technology that allows the skin to breathe more easily and keeps the leggings dry when exercising.

 

I guess you will have to look at the composition of the leggings and go for the ones with the most cotton content and least elastic. Of course  you will have to have some elasticity or they will fall down!.

 

 

xxxx

 

 

LOL 

Yes, don't need more embarrassment!!!

OK, I will check out M&S's sports clothes section.

Thanks again Flowers 

xxxxxxxxxxxx

[Frogie]

12 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

That's ok Frogie,

 

I can't wear jeans right now because I'm too fat!

 

TC,

JC xxx

Me too!

[Junglechicken]

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

Just wondered how you are feeling?

 

Hope better.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

7 hours ago, Frogie said:

Hi JC:

 

Just wondered how you are feeling?

 

Hope better.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Hi Frogie,

 

Thanks for asking, wondering how you're doing too?

 

We just got back from being away this weekend (by the sea). It was lovely, weather was beautiful, yummy food, met up with a couple of people in the SA Southwest Support Group - we could have carried on talking for a week!

 

I am pretty confident that the BV and thrush have gone, but I continue to have bladder problems.  This means pain if I have to hold it in for too long.  One of the SA ladies has had the same issue for the past 6 yrs, and her doctor said it was an age thing and that there are medications for that and that there is nothing to worry about. It means the muscles around the bladder just aren't as strong, and as women age, and have smaller bladders anyway, this kind of thing happens.  It is not necessarily IC.

 

Anyway, I will be talking to my GP on the 7th about it all.

 

My cold is still lurking, and I'm fed up with it......take echinacea every day, expectorant, but it's still in my body.

 

TC,

JC xxx