Navigating urinary tract health problems (long)

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Hello everyones

I am having problems with my urinary tract it is causing much stress because I cannot keep a handle of it.

When I came back to United States last time I had serious pain in my side the doctors said it is kidney stones I had scans I took medicines they passed eventually but in 4 years they return occassionally it is debilitating truly.

Well three months back in South America I had severe pain I went to hospital they said kidney stones but also other problems go to a specialist immediately however I had to wait until I came back to United States.

Well I found out I have lesions on my kidneys and swollen lymphatic glands in my back as well as high ESR sedimentation rate and kidney stones also it is not just kidney stones. I feel fevered and weak much of all the time.

The doctors are trying as to figure out as to what is happening. I have confidence in them they just take their time.

In the meantimes I have pains in my penis my urine smells strong I am weak and ill most of the time. I don't have the zest of life I just lie in pain or fatigue most days. My boyfriend left me 2+ years ago because my condition of deterioration and I don't blame him. I cannot have sex without exhaustion or pain.

I think I am depressed of that but I am in pain and weak most of the time anyway and I keep giving up on psychology because physical seems like it is falling apart faster so whats the point putting on icing if the cake can't hold itself together is how I look at it.

My whole life is my job I work nights so it is usually quiet when I am in pain I can often get by without too many people knowing.

I am wanting to hear other guys who dealed with this same issues. What is your advise for keeping a positive outlook. I am in my early 40s but I feel like I might as well be 80 some days.

Thank you.

 

[TickTockMan]

I get UTIs a lot so I take cranberry pills or I drink cranberry/blueberry juice. It helps me get over having the issue or helps me not have the issue at all.


Have you been told to try cranberries?

 

[PrinceCory]

Hello everyones

I am having problems with my urinary tract it is causing much stress because I cannot keep a handle of it.

When I came back to United States last time I had serious pain in my side the doctors said it is kidney stones I had scans I took medicines they passed eventually but in 4 years they return occassionally it is debilitating truly.

Well three months back in South America I had severe pain I went to hospital they said kidney stones but also other problems go to a specialist immediately however I had to wait until I came back to United States.

I only have a little knowledge about kidney stones. I've had 3 of my immediate family members with them and i've seen the pain it caused them. One of my brother's friends told him to start taking Flax Seed Oil (soft shells). I did a little research and apparently that does help to dissolve the stones (before they become bothersome). So about a year ago I switched from taking Fish Oil supplements to Flax Seed. Both are Omega 3 oils where are good for the heart. I don't know if it really works, but I figured I had nothing to lose to make the switch.

 

[PrinceCory]

I get UTIs a lot so I take cranberry pills or I drink cranberry/blueberry juice. It helps me get over having the issue or helps me not have the issue at all.


Have you been told to try cranberries?

I've always heard that cranberry juice/capsules only worked if you take them as a preventative. As I recall it puts a coating on the walls of your bladder so the infection will not form. I heard that if you start taking them once you already have a UTI, then it is too late. I take it you believe it does help to start taking the pills/juice after you already have a UTI?

 

[TickTockMan]

I've always heard that cranberry juice/capsules only worked if you take them as a preventative. As I recall it puts a coating on the walls of your bladder so the infection will not form. I heard that if you start taking them once you already have a UTI, then it is too late. I take it you believe it does help to start taking the pills/juice after you already have a UTI?

My doctor says it does both. I am suppose to take the pills whenever I can afford them to help against getting a UTI and take the pills and drink the juice when I do have a UTI.