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Another UTI
My husband has yet another UTI but we were able to keep him out of the hospital this time. He is non-symptomatic when he has one. He was hospitalized a few months ago for 3 days with a UTI, pneumonia and sepsis. He was so disoriented in the hospital, trying to leave, get out of bed, pulling out IV tubes, etc. He doesn't remember any of the 3 days. I learned that an infection increases the blood pressure, so when he began getting cold and shaking the other day, I took his blood pressure and it was high for him 143/97. I took him to urgent care and it was a UTI. We were able to start him on antibiotics and he is getting better. This is not medical advice, just something I learned and it worked for us.
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@saraemma3709
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my first husband when he was 58. You are correct in saying Faith, family and friends will be with you as you continue your life.
He has been gone 21 years in February - and you heal but you never forget (and wouldn't want to.)
Prayers for your healing.
Thank you...we all grieve in different ways. but never forget.
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UTI's are the worst for me. My wife has had 2 in the last 6 months. I was told that people with her condition even with the best care, might have 1-3 UTI's a year. They just add more stress for both her and me. Trips to the doc, more pills. Constantly pushing water and fluids is something she just finally objects to. Everytime we go by the sink I grab water..
Try daily cranberry pills to acidify the urine.
@joedeb
For the life of me, I don’t understand why physicians don’t recommend the over the counter supplement called D-mannose. Made from cranberries. Prevents the uti bacteria from ‘sticking’ to the bladder wall. I’ve taken it daily for years and only get a very occasional uti. If I get one, I do take antibiotics which everyone knows are not great for your microbiome, but sometimes necessary to clear infection. Get D-mannose at any vitamin shop or Amazon. PLEASE!!!!! Pill form or powder.
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I agree, I've taken D-Mannose for years.