Some results
@GardenGerty (169074)
United States
March 13, 2026 10:32am CST
The doctor's office called with Bob's results.
The skull CT shows no new damage, no bleeds, no stroke, etc. so that is good.
Much of his blood work is normal. He does have a UTI. They are sending out a general antibiotic while they culture it.
We are going to back off of the furosemide, omitting it for three days, then coming back on half dosage.
He will start taking an appetite stimulant.
I will go this afternoon to pick up his meds plus other prescriptions we have been waiting for refills on.
I may be back later. We shall see.
Keep on praying, and thinking good thoughts.
Thanks.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
I think it has been going on for quite a while. He does not get the burning symptoms that will alert the doctors to it. Or a fever. He did suddenly have night sweats two nights ago. I am glad to have started him on the antibiotics.
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@DaddyEvil (173776)
• United States
14 Mar
I'm glad he doesn't have any obvious problems other than the UTI. I've been worrying about him and you. 
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
Thanks so much. We still have a month until we find the results of the bone marrow biopsy. I am disappointed that the urology clinic did not offer to treat the urinary symptoms.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
20 Mar
@DaddyEvil I called the clinic because he had finished his antibiotic, and now they say nothing cultured in his urine, no UTI. I have an appointment for him next week for more follow up.
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@DaddyEvil (173776)
• United States
14 Mar
@GardenGerty You're very welcome.
Oh, I thought they would give him something for the UTI also.
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@wolfgirl569 (134483)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Mar
Glad the results are not bad so far. A UTI could be causing some of his problems.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
A long running UTI could be part of all of his problems.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
So sorry for your friend. Yes, as we get older we are so fragile.
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@LindaOHio (221052)
• United States
14 Mar
I"m glad most of the tests were negative. I hope Bob recovers from the UTI quickly. It can cause all kinds of symptoms.
Sending a prayer for both of you.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
20 Mar
@LindaOHio No, not really. It was not suggested that he change anything but some medications. It has been improving as he was at a stage 4.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
Thank you, Linda. He does have stage 3 kidney disease, but we knew that. Getting started on antibiotics will help him a lot.
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@LindaOHio (221052)
• United States
15 Mar
@GardenGerty You're welcome. I have Stage 3b kidney disease and have made major changes recently to my diet. Has Bob done this too?
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@Ineeddentures (31690)
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14 Mar
Quite reasonable results I would think
Maybe if he gets treated for the UTI and the appetite stimulant works he will eat more and feel better
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
He certainly will. He also feels better when I am at home and bullying him into eating little bits of things all day.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
20 Mar
@Ineeddentures He runs out of room. I do make sure he eats frequent small portions and if there is something he is craving I try to get it.
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@Ineeddentures (31690)
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15 Mar
@GardenGerty
See if it was me Heather,
I would sit down with Bob and eat loads throughout the day
That's what I did with Yvonne
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
So we got all four of his meds. He seems to be feeling a little better today, but I also made him eat every little bit all day yesterday.
@snowy22315 (207567)
• United States
13 Mar
UTI's can be very bad for older folks. Glad you know what is going on now at least
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
Still waiting another month for results of the bone marrow test, but I do know that he is going to feel better with the treatment for the UTI.
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
13 Mar
Absolutely I have been praying and this is a praise report so I am thanking God as well!
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@FourWalls (85954)
• United States
13 Mar
Praying for you both! I hate the UTI diagnosis. Thankful there’s no sign of stroke.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
Since I have thought he had a UTI for more than a month, I am grateful my thoughts are confirmed. Yes, very blessed that there is no stroke.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
Thanks, @Marilynda1225. I felt so much relief to start him on new medicines and he does seem to be feeling better this morning, though still tired and sleepy.
@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
They do, they cause confusion and weakness and all kinds of things.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
Yes, we have both worked in nursing homes and I felt pretty confident that that was what was happening.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
He seems to move better this morning, but is still sleeping.
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@GardenGerty (169074)
• United States
14 Mar
Yes, I am glad to see him being treated. Even this morning he seems brighter. Still tired and sleepy of course.
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