Still feeling ill but who cares???

[ilsonchick]

Ok, i put a post on here about a kidney infection the other week. Ive had it now since friday night of last week. Ive taken all the anti biotics i was given (3 days 2 a day) and the pain is better BUT i still feel red hot, sweating, feel like i want to be sick, loss of appetite, low energy levels and high anxiety levels. Last night i was sweating so much and felt like i would puke and faint at the same time. My parents didnt batter an eyelid whilst i say there suffering and my partners on nights so cant look after me! After reading the NHS website symptons on this infection it says go to hospital if you still feel ill? I have an appointment on friday now at the drs. so should i just wait it out, drink loads of water and rest ? Why do people not care when your really sick??? :-/

[Greedyfly]

If you feel that bad I would ring the gp for advice. I have never had this so cannot give you advice really. But if I were that ill I would be ringing the gp.

[ummmm]

Because they can't put themselves in your position....

Ring the Dr's and see if you can bring the app forward.

[ummmm]

I've had both kidneys infected....it is very painful. I didn't have your other symptoms though.

[TheOtherHalf]

Awwwwwwwww, I care. Sounds awful. Friday cant come quick enough, if you feel really bad, go to the hospital or out of hours gp if you have one. But dont stress, just get some rest until you can be taken care of. Where do you live, I`ll be round

[ilsonchick]

lol thanks! :) i might give it till later on today and if i still feel crap ill go to the doctors, its just the walk in centre told me not to go to the drs until thursday/friday as the anti biotics have to be out of my system before i can have another test for the infection...whats the best thing to ease vomitting/nausea? Its driving me insane!!!

[rowanwitch]

is it usually you that runs around looking after them...if it is then they probably won't notice ...if your temperature isn't settling you at least need a review and possibly different antibiotics...if your temperature is really high over 39.5 degrees then you should take some paracetamol and ask for a home visit as it doesn't sound like you are well enough to be out and about to GP surgeries...might make your parents take you more seriously too...

[Greedyfly]

Ginger usually eases my nausea.

[ilsonchick]

rowan yes maybe it will? they just sit there and watch me suffer...its pretty cruel! I thought that anti biotics just blast it and it would be done with by now...do they sometimes not work then? Im an anti taking pills kind of person so the thought of having more tablets fills me with dread...is there anything natural i can take to help sort this infection out?

[rowanwitch]

Not really as it sounds like it has really taken hold... once you are well then there are a number of things you can try to help prevent further attacks... If you are that nauseated the infection is affecting more than just your kidneys I would call the DR and have them come to you anyway...

[ilsonchick]

Rowan thanks i think i shall do that i thought this kind of infection was minor and would be sorted within days :(

[rowanwitch]

usually they are,, were you a bit run down before hand...only things can overwhelm your natural defences more easily if you were

[Sqad]

You posted your question on the 17th jujy saying that you had been suffering for 2 days, that brings it to the 15 July...........hardly the "other week" Today is the 20th, five days on and not a week gone by.

Do what ever you want.

[Count-A-Strong]

Ah sqadders, tha caring profession eh!

[ilsonchick]

when i said the "other week" i mean as in last friday/last week? Come on why would i lie about how long ive been ill for! :-/

[ilsonchick]

i was on something called Trimethoprim 200mg - did you get the sickness red with them?

[Sqad]

Who said that you were lying? I said that it has been only 5days......hardly time for resolution.

Count-A Strong....the majority who come onto health, do what ever they want anyway and quite rightly so.

[ilsonchick]

sqad do not reply if you are going to be nit picking as i dont wanna hear it

[Sqad]

Fine.

[craft1948]

Whenever I've had a kidney infection I've always been told to drink loads of fluids..........