Almost the same story, numerous times, except this time I had no symptoms and the infection traveled to my brain. Yes, it can do that. UTI also caused urinary retention and urologist said I would wear a catheter for life,
I actually became psychotic. I have barely any memory of that time. Mostly it's all black, and probably just as well. I'm told it was that bad.
I was hospitalized and put on every uber strong antibiotic known to man. Days later, one finally worked.
Regarding the catheter, that in itself causes UTIs. I'm a widow and haven't had any relations with anyone in five or more years. So it wasn't that.
I went to Johns Hopkins for a second opinion and the first thing the urologist did was to pull the catheter, then told me about a cutting-edge option that could be done if necessary. I haven't been on one since. I practice maintenance, using low dose antibiotics, Azo products, low dose of Lasix, plenty of fluids. My lady parts have never been so clean!
I had to have a quad bypass when I was just 47. This experience was a thousand times worse.
Just my story. Wishing you all the best that you find an answer soon. God bless.