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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 27, 2023 | Replies (12)
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I was recently admitted to the hospital twice due to a Nasty antibiotic resistant Bladder infection called an ESBL that developed from long term Foley Catheter use. I needed IV antibiotic treatment for 18 days the first time, then when I left the hospital it returned 4 days later and I needed to go back for 12 days of IV Meropenum.
My Infectious Disease Specialist said that probably caused Cystitis which is the thickening of my bladder walls which causes the bladder to lose its elasticity.
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I have a similar problem, and a Foley catheter...
Abdominal pain, but the VA doctors don't seem to be able to isolate the cause.
However, the results of a recent scan indicate "...thickening of the bladder wall and indication of inflammation."
No mention of infection, just "inflammation."
Now for the scary part....
During another recent visit the doctor mentioned, in regard to bladder infections, that antibiotics eventually lose their affect, and infections can be fatal.
I feel certain that my abdominal pain is due to a bladder infection. I need to get a straight answer from the VA, along with what their intentions are.