Patient Comments: Kidney Infection - Causes
What was the cause of your kidney infection?
Comment from: ree, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: May 06
I was seen at the ER eight days ago. I was passing out constantly all day, vomiting, and had severe pain in my back and sides. They said I had a kidney infection. I was severely dehydrated and this was causing the passing out. They sent me home with Bactrim and phenergan. I was back there the next day with the same symptoms – not passing out as frequently, but the pain was worse. They said my blood and urine tests looked better. After poking me four times with no luck, the doctor had to use a sonogram machine to find a vein. I was on an antibiotic for a couple days before I felt better. Then on evening No. 5, I started having a burning sensation when I urinated, along with frequent urination. The next morning I woke up in severe, unbearable pain. I went to urgent care and they said I had a UTI. Now it is day 8 of the infection. I'm able to eat and drink without vomiting or passing out, but I am constantly running to the bathroom. When I feel the urge, I have to sprint to the bathroom because it starts leaking. The burning and back pain are still severe. I don't know what I should do. My family doctor does not have any appointments clear to see me all week. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Female (Patient)
Published: July 07
I had been on a drug called Topamax which is used for seizures, bipolar disorder and prevention of migraines. After 3 years of taking the medication on a daily basis, I woke up one day in excruciating pain when I went to urinate upon waking up that morning. I had severe back pain, nausea and could barely walk down the stairs of my house and crawl to my car. I went to my local ER and they took blood, started an IV of fluids, did a CT scan and diagnosed me with a kidney infection and found several kidney stones. They told me that the drug I had been taking, Topamax was known for causing kidney stones. It is one of its top known side effects, of which I was not aware. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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