Ladies and gentleman, my world just shattered hard at my well trained feet.
I've never been great at listening to medical advice. Sure I run, I eat healthy, but I'm far from a shining example of health-perfection.
Yesterday afternoon, I started having a familiar pain. A pain some women know all too well. Burning in southern regions (mostly when having to pee), a shooting pain in my back, and cloudy pee. These are the tell tale symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
I did what I do best, went for a run, ignored the symptoms, and even had a few beers watching election night unfold. I also took advil and drank cranberry juice, you know, balance.
When I woke up this morning the pain was virtually gone. I started my day with water and lemon and a mix of coconut water. But, around 1 PM it was back in full force.
I didn't work out today; I could barely get up to walk back and forth to the bathroom my side hurt so bad.
I broke down and went for a medical visit. The doctor examined my pee cup, and said my levels were off the charts. I had far too much protein, ketones, and blood in my urine. Despite having 8 bottles of water today I am extremely dehydrated. Excess protein means my body is literally 'eating itself', so I guess (despite eating what feels like a Buick) I'm still not eating enough. She said she is worried this may progress to my kidneys if I am not careful (hydrated, resting, etc.).
When I mentioned I had a marathon Saturday, she raised her eyebrows, narrowed her gaze and said " I think you should reconsider". Apparently intense exercise could also cause this to spread and compromise my kidneys.
I can barely sit up straight. I'm on an antibiotic now, along with some pain pill that turns my pee orange. I don't even know if I can sit in a car long enough to drive to work tomorrow; how the hell will I run (26 miles)?. Fuck. Fuck....
I will reassess by Friday. I just keep telling myself this has got to get better soon.
Completely heartbroken right now.
India
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