bladder infections

kit kat
kit kat Member Posts: 56
in Breast Cancer #1
I've been sick since March, popping and clgging ears runny nose, Larengities. One Nuerosurgeon said had Mets all over spine ,onologist says no way Had noramal bone scan Feb. Had Pet and redo bone scan all normal. Went to Brain and spine surgeon and he said He doesn't see cance in spine, then I gotabladder infection 3 weeks ago Never had one.It never really went away. Calling doc tomorrow.Need a Brain mri for sound in ears. When will this end? I can't take I don't want to leave my kids.Now I think I have kidney cancer Help me I almost giving up

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  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #2
    Take a breath...
    More than likely it's a "common" bladder infection that the correct antibiotic can clear up....in the meantime, drink, drink, drink ,drink! The more liquids you can down the better! Also try cranberry juice..but call your doctor, pronto to get it treated.... have you considered seeing an allergist for the ear and nose problems or an ear nose and throat specialist? might be worth seeing one....

    Wishing you better days....
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #3
    Hope this helps!
    Kit Kat, I don't know anything about you: your age, your condition, etc. But just to let you know, when I hit 45, my urinary system became very irritable and I had rarely ever had a problem. Suddenly, lots of UTI (urinary tract infections)'s.

    Finally, I bought cranberry capsules from Wal Mart (any pharmacy has them) and begin taking them every day. Voila! No more UTI's. Cranberry has a substance that coats the bladder and acts like teflon to keep bacteria from sticking (an oversimplification but I love the visual...lol).

    Of course, ask your physician to make sure anything you take is compatible with your meds.

    Once we have cancer, we tend to think everything is either cancer or cancer meds related, but sometimes our problems may be from aging or something else. I'm praying your problem is as simple to fix as mine was. Of course, cranberry won't treat a UTI, so get this one taken care of first. Cranberry only helps to keep you from getting a bladder infection in the first place.
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #4
    Here are some
    Here are some thoughts...

    Are you taking Sudafed for the congestion? It makes my ears ring every time, and usually takes two to three weeks after stopping for my ears to stop ringing.

    The noise in your ears could also be related to neuropothy or high blood pressure if you have either of those. It's good to have the brain MRI so you can get some peace of mind there.

    About 4 years ago I had 5 or 6 UTI's in one year, they cleared up with treatment every time. The following year my period starting changing due to peri-menopause. My gyn said that the hormonal changes explained the UTI's. Could that be the case for you? Regardless, drinking lots of water will help. And ask about the cranberry.

    I hope this helps.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #5
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Here are some
    Here are some thoughts...

    Are you taking Sudafed for the congestion? It makes my ears ring every time, and usually takes two to three weeks after stopping for my ears to stop ringing.

    The noise in your ears could also be related to neuropothy or high blood pressure if you have either of those. It's good to have the brain MRI so you can get some peace of mind there.

    About 4 years ago I had 5 or 6 UTI's in one year, they cleared up with treatment every time. The following year my period starting changing due to peri-menopause. My gyn said that the hormonal changes explained the UTI's. Could that be the case for you? Regardless, drinking lots of water will help. And ask about the cranberry.

    I hope this helps.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    I agree with Linda in the
    I agree with Linda in the fact that something else could be causing your ears to ring, even a sinus infection.

    Just please do take a deep breath and know we are here for you.
  • kit kat
    kit kat Member Posts: 56
    #6
    DebbyM said:

    I agree with Linda in the
    I agree with Linda in the fact that something else could be causing your ears to ring, even a sinus infection.

    Just please do take a deep breath and know we are here for you.

    Hi, had a brain mri for ear
    Hi, had a brain mri for ear noise. Waiting for results. Going friday to gyn for the other "system".I'm 50 had doulbe mas w/ chemo, w / implants exchange Jan .Thx for incouragement My boys are 20 and 23
  • kit kat
    kit kat Member Posts: 56
    #7
    DebbyM said:

    I agree with Linda in the
    I agree with Linda in the fact that something else could be causing your ears to ring, even a sinus infection.

    Just please do take a deep breath and know we are here for you.

    Hi, had a brain mri for ear
    Hi, had a brain mri for ear noise. Waiting for results. Going friday to gyn for the other "system".I'm 50 had doulbe mas w/ chemo, w / implants exchange Jan .Thx for incouragement My boys are 20 and 23
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #8
    kit kat said:

    Hi, had a brain mri for ear
    Hi, had a brain mri for ear noise. Waiting for results. Going friday to gyn for the other "system".I'm 50 had doulbe mas w/ chemo, w / implants exchange Jan .Thx for incouragement My boys are 20 and 23

    Hang in there, Kit Kat
    I had a brain MRI for an intense headache that I had for days and days straight with little relief. I had never had headaches before, so I assumed the worst. Well, the MRI was completely normal--who knows what was up. And, the headache went away.

    As for the bladder infections--like Cypress Cynthia, I take 1 or 2 cranberry capsules every day--have been for years. I have not had a UTI since.

    I think it's normal for all of use to jump to conclusions--given what we've been through. Think positively, try to relax and take good care.

    Hoping all your tests and appointments come out with perfect results,

    Hugs, Renee

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