Every time my MS makes a confusing turn, I question “why is this happening to me”. Lately it seems like everyday is some new symptom or problem despite a recent MRI showing a stable condition. It is easy to forget that MS is constantly changing as I fight it and aging. I need reassurance that I can live on despite more complications. 

I am still fighting recurring UTI’s about once a month for the last several months. Different bacteria and different antibiotics each time. Requiring a 2-3 day wait for a culture to return. I don’t present with the normal symptoms of a uti but rather my symptoms are an increase in fatigue, weakness, dizziness, fainting upon transferring and brain fog. So you can imagine what my caregiver must go through for three days while waiting for a diagnosis. Once clear it takes a week to return to my normal baseline. He has the patience of a saint.

I was finally referred to the Infectious Disease clinic at UCH. I met with a Doctor and the attending yesterday. They were efficient, caring and empathetic while questioning me about my condition. I am encouraged that I now have a definitive plan to find out why I am so susceptible to suffering from UTI’s. 

So hope has once again blessed me!