Why I haven't been around much lately

[Cindylou]

It is recommended with all dental work Kathy. :thumpup: Better safe than sorry.

[Katie]

Thanks CL. Kathy, yes, you need it every time you have any dental work. When they work in the mouth, there is always some irritation of the tissue which will allow the bacteria in the mouth to get into the blood stream. For whatever reason, it then migrates to the site of any foreign body in us. Once it settles in there, it is very difficult to get rid of it all.

My dentist looked up the very latest research on this before he called, and said while it was a bit controversial in the past, it is now highly recommended that it be done.

It may be way off course, but I believe that one of our other members had revision surgery several months after the first because of an infection at the site of the artificial discs, which caused subsidence. I'm a bit fuzzy on all the details. But I wonder if there is a chance that the bacteria got into his system from the above source, instead of from the initial surgery as they suspected. Just musing.......

Jack, I'm beginning to worry....how are you doing?

[Jack-of-all-trades]

Thanks CL. Kathy, yes, you need it every time you have any dental work. When they work in the mouth, there is always some irritation of the tissue which will allow the bacteria in the mouth to get into the blood stream. For whatever reason, it then migrates to the site of any foreign body in us. Once it settles in there, it is very difficult to get rid of it all.

My dentist looked up the very latest research on this before he called, and said while it was a bit controversial in the past, it is now highly recommended that it be done.

It may be way off course, but I believe that one of our other members had revision surgery several months after the first because of an infection at the site of the artificial discs, which caused subsidence. I'm a bit fuzzy on all the details. But I wonder if there is a chance that the bacteria got into his system from the above source, instead of from the initial surgery as they suspected. Just musing.......

Jack, I'm beginning to worry....how are you doing?

Sorry again about the late response. I manage to spend a few minutes a day on the internet but not like before. I'm still about the same. My F/P doc checked my pee again after a week on Cipro (an antibiotic) and it was OK. There may be multiple infection sites in my urinary tract, one being the prostate. Prostate infection tends to be harder to clear up from a bacterial infection. This could be the cause of the high PSA. I never thought I would hope for a prostate infection.

I asked my F/P about the possibility of infection at my fusion site since titanium plates and screws were used. He was of the opinion that if infected, I would have a lot of back pain. I don't know if this is correct or not.

I have a consult with a urologist on 7-13. It sure seems like a long time away. I'm sure everyone here knows how slow the system seems to move when you really want it to move fast.

[Justin]

Sorry again about the late response. I manage to spend a few minutes a day on the internet but not like before. I'm still about the same. My F/P doc checked my pee again after a week on Cipro (an antibiotic) and it was OK. There may be multiple infection sites in my urinary tract, one being the prostate. Prostate infection tends to be harder to clear up from a bacterial infection. This could be the cause of the high PSA. I never thought I would hope for a prostate infection.

I asked my F/P about the possibility of infection at my fusion site since titanium plates and screws were used. He was of the opinion that if infected, I would have a lot of back pain. I don't know if this is correct or not.

I have a consult with a urologist on 7-13. It sure seems like a long time away. I'm sure everyone here knows how slow the system seems to move when you really want it to move fast.

What did your last UA show? I bet you are (somewhat) relieved that things are looking infectious.

[Katie]

Jack, I'm sorry things are not going well.

When I had my last few UT infections, I was given a little purple pill for pain (along with the antibiotics) and it worked wonders. Sorry, I can't remember the name of it right now.

Is there any way to find out how the symptoms of an infection settling on an appliance would present themselves? I'll try a Google search tomorrow. Here's hoping you start to feel better before that date comes around.

[Jack-of-all-trades]

What did your last UA show? I bet you are (somewhat) relieved that things are looking infectious.

The first one had white cells in clumps on an unspun sample with RBCs, one stone, and calcium oxalate crystals without any casts present. I need to get a copy to see if there was any protein or the like assuming they still do dipsticks for the like at my docs office. The second one I haven't gotten the report sent to me yet but looked clear in the cup, especially compared to the first.

[Jack-of-all-trades]

Jack, I'm sorry things are not going well.

When I had my last few UT infections, I was given a little purple pill for pain (along with the antibiotics) and it worked wonders. Sorry, I can't remember the name of it right now.

Is there any way to find out how the symptoms of an infection settling on an appliance would present themselves? I'll try a Google search tomorrow. Here's hoping you start to feel better before that date comes around.

I don't know about the symptoms of infection on an appliance either. I can't help but be fearful of the possibility, especially since I still feel so sick.

[KBear]

Thanks CL. Kathy, yes, you need it every time you have any dental work. When they work in the mouth, there is always some irritation of the tissue which will allow the bacteria in the mouth to get into the blood stream. For whatever reason, it then migrates to the site of any foreign body in us. Once it settles in there, it is very difficult to get rid of it all.

My dentist looked up the very latest research on this before he called, and said while it was a bit controversial in the past, it is now highly recommended that it be done.

It may be way off course, but I believe that one of our other members had revision surgery several months after the first because of an infection at the site of the artificial discs, which caused subsidence. I'm a bit fuzzy on all the details. But I wonder if there is a chance that the bacteria got into his system from the above source, instead of from the initial surgery as they suspected. Just musing.......

Jack, I'm beginning to worry....how are you doing?

Katie or Anyone- Is there any chance you could lead me in the direction of this research? I asked my pain management doctor about this and he said no, that's only for heart patients. I would rather be on the safe side though, so if I have the research can just give that to the dentist.

[Jack-of-all-trades]

I have done a little bit of research but frankly I don't know if I could face the possibility quite yet. Hoping the PSA is due to infection and not cancer, hoping no infection is around the hardware. Sometimes I need a few days to build up my courage for the possibility of that kind of bad news. I'm reasonably sure the worst is not the case for either but us humans are worry warts. I did pass yet another kidney stone last night.

I'm about ready to try and find someone to admit me to inpatient where stuff happens faster.

[KBear]

I have done a little bit of research but frankly I don't know if I could face the possibility quite yet. Hoping the PSA is due to infection and not cancer, hoping no infection is around the hardware. Sometimes I need a few days to build up my courage for the possibility of that kind of bad news. I'm reasonably sure the worst is not the case for either but us humans are worry warts. I did pass yet another kidney stone last night.

I'm about ready to try and find someone to admit me to inpatient where stuff happens faster.

I'm sorry you are feeling so crappy. I can't even nor want to know the pain of passing a kidney stone You know you are in pain when you want to go to the hospital. Hope they figure it all out soon.