I have lupus with a great amount of UTIs...?
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This question should be for your personal doctor because no one else could give you an adequate answer without a complete understanding of your medical history. Please consult your physician. Lupus is a very complese immune disorder and no advice from people without your complete history should be taken.\n\nGood luck, I wish you the best.
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SLE  Systemic Lupus Erythmatoues.  You should be more specific for those who dont know the abbreviation.  I have that.  I will tell you one thing I didnt not seek treatment.  When I have flare ups I take a steroid for ten days and Ultracet for pain.  Ultracet has zero narcotics  but works better than vicodin and darvocet...  I refused the immunesuppressor.  I work in the health field and didnt want to get every virus out there.  I excerise regularly and I drink lots of water.  I think it is all in how you think.  Be positive.  Dont get me wrong when I am having a flare up I feel like an 80 yr old woman.  Good luck with your treatment....
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Hi. I have lupus too and also am on Plaquenel. \nDon't keep scrubbing your face. That will only make it worse. Use a gentle moisturizer. I use on by Mark. that is very light. Maybe try using a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil too.
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) just means you have an infection somewhere in the system, from the kidneys, to the bladder,to the urethra leading out.  You could have gotten it from wiping the wrong direction, back to front instead of front to back.   You may have no drunk enough water and held yourself long enough for the bacteria normally present in your urine to take hold.  The bacteria may have come from his hands or even yours- hard to tell.   It just means you have an infection, and loads of people get them every day, with or without the sex/hand job.  Just drink lots of fluids, water and cranberry juice blends are the best, and take your antibiotics as directed.  It will go away in a few days, and it's not a big deal.  Keep yourself clean, watch how you wipe, drink plenty of fluids and go when you need to go,and you will do just fine.
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Painful urination, dark or pink urine (blood in it), cloudy urine (white blood cells fighting the infection), the need to urinate frequently.  Go see a doctor for some antibiotics.\n\nYou don't need to have all of the symptoms to have a UTI.  For now, you can drink plenty of cranberry juice to help acidify your urine, which slows the bacteria down but doesn't cure it.  The doctor will probably give you Amoxicillin, Augmentin, or Ciprofloxacin.
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Sounds like a urinary tract infection, or a kidney stone. You should probably get it checked out. Just to be sure.
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Joe, you may have a urinary tract infection, or you may be passing stones. I think there is a couple more things it could be as well. I would suggest you see a doctor very soon. In the mean time, try to drink more water. Cranberry juice is also supposed to be very good at flushing out your kidneys. Avoid drinks with caffeine or a lot of added sugar.\n\nThis is the best advice I know to give you at this time. I hope it helps.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
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You probably have a kidney infection, i would get checked, just to make sure.
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I had my first UTI this year and it hit me suddenly while I was at work.  I felt like I needed to urinate every 5 minutes, and even after urinating, it felt like I still needed to go, even though I couldn't.  It was very painful as I finished peeing, too.  I remember I couldn't even drive home from work without even stopping twice to use the restroom.  I also had some blood in my urine.  You don't want to wait to see a doctor...the infection could travel to your bladder or kidneys if you wait too long.  If you have a UTI, drink a lot of water or cranberry juice.  NO alcohol or caffeine.  Make an appointment with your doctor and he/she will give you an antibiotic so you will feel relief within 24 hours.
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I have had numerous kidney infections, UTI's.  Does it hurt when you go to the restroom. Do you feel like you have to go all the time and then when you get there it's just a little bit and usually it will cause your urine to be a little darker than normal. You might also have a spasming pain before or after you go to the restroom.   Women are more prone to kidney infections.  Are you running even a low grade fever?  If you are it probably is a kidney infection; go to your doctor you can't clear these up at home and the longer you let it go the more damage it can do.  It might even be a kidney stone.
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That has nothing to do with it. You have a Urinary Tract Infection. See your doctor for antibiotics. I also suggest you drink a whole lot of water and or cranberry juice to help flush things out. Avoid caffeine for a day while you do this.
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if ur living in india..consult uti bank..ok
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Hi. I too have Lupus. My advice is to get rest. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks healthy cells. The immune system is basically overactive. You will probably need to get on medication(s). I take 400 mg of Plaquinel a day plus 80 mg aspirin, 400 mg of ibuprofen. It is not an easy disease to live with, but it could be worse. It is not a death sentence. People can live long good lives with Lupus.\nHope this helps :-)
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Possible UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)\nOr you may just have a bladder infection\nDont take my word for it though I suggest you see a doctor for professional medical advice
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Large amounts of protein in your urine means that your body is not absorbing its nutrients properly, which could mean that there something not right with your kidney's. I would definitely go have it checked out by a Doctor.
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That definitely sounds like a UTI but you need to get a urinalysis to know for sure.  Get to see your doctor as soon as possible.  The popular Over The Counter treatments for these infections rarely work once you get to the point where you are having dysuria (painful urination) and pelvic pain. Good luck!
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you might talk to your dr about a disease called interstitial cystitis. it is a disease that seems to be cronic uti, bladder, or kidney infections but is actually the lining of your bladder disenegrating. you can check out the website www.ic-network.com for more info