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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) => Topic started by: karen547 on December 07, 2008, 06:30:08 AM

Title: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: karen547 on December 07, 2008, 06:30:08 AM

So I am pretty sure that I have a UTI and am wondering if I can get tested for it and prescription at dialysis??


Thanks!

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: MIbarra on December 07, 2008, 06:52:59 AM

I usually just told my neph I had a UTI when she came around to my chair and she would prescribe something for me.

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: jbeany on December 07, 2008, 02:08:28 PM

Guess it depends on your neph.  It's kidney related, so you would think it would be part of their repertoire.

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: nursewratchet on December 08, 2008, 06:15:18 AM

Of course you can.  You should be able to call the Nurse, if you are not there.  She should have something called in for you.

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: wrandym on December 08, 2008, 08:14:01 AM

Man...we need a glossary.

What is UTI?

 ???

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Oops!  I just saw the acronym thread and all the alphabet soup...but there are still big words that confuse me  :P

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: nursewratchet on December 08, 2008, 11:25:01 AM

Urinary Tract Infection

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: karen547 on December 09, 2008, 06:34:18 AM

Lol ok I know it's weird but I think my UTI is gone by itself?? is that possible?

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: monrein on December 09, 2008, 09:44:53 AM

Could happen but it's a good idea to have your urine tested for infection just in case.  My tolerance for discomfort and pain is pretty high so I can ignore or not feel things that ought not to be ignored.  Because we go through so much it's easy to NOT want to deal with anything extra but the test is simple for the peace of mind.

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: nursewratchet on December 09, 2008, 11:07:35 AM

Off topic, but isn't that a pretty picture of Monrein???? So pretty :flower;

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: karen547 on December 09, 2008, 02:36:07 PM

Yeah it is very pretty!

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: karen547 on December 09, 2008, 02:36:35 PM

Yeah it is very pretty!

Title: Re: Can I get a prescription for UTI from my NP at dialysis?
Post by: monrein on December 09, 2008, 02:43:03 PM

Aw, thanks you two.  You're both very sweet.  It was taken at my cousin's wedding here in September.  The bride's family is Korean and it was a really fun time.