46. To #38 Green face, oh my god! You did more than make my day! i haven't laughed that hard in ages. Great post and right on!

Posted at 9:27PM on Mar 31st 2008 by completely disgusted

47. An infection of any kind is NO LAUGHING MATTER. People DIE from infections.

Take it easy, ESR. I'm confident that the mortality rate for minor kidney infections is quite low.

Posted at 9:48PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Lila

48. Couldn't Jess just go to the doctor's office like everyone else? Or doesn't the so-called cover doctor appointments?

Posted at 9:49PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Holla

49. Oops, that's "so called PRESS" in my previous message. Sorry!

Posted at 9:50PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Holla

50. #27 Lovin' it!!!! LMAO

Posted at 10:07PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Carrie Ann

51. There is no such thing as a "minor" kidney infection. Any kind of Nephritis can be serious.

Posted at 10:11PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Debik

52. Who goes to the hospital with a bladder infection? you just take medicine for it. She never would have made it across the prairie in the covered wagons.

Posted at 10:19PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Mistysmom

53. #52 - It's not a BLADDER infection. It's a KIDNEY infection. This goes beyond a simple unrinary tract infection. Nephritis or Pyelonephritis can lead to Renal Failure or even death if not treated quickly and thoroughly. She may have been hospitalized for IV antibiotics. It is a medical emergency!

Posted at 10:24PM on Mar 31st 2008 by Debik

54. Ummmm -- I landed in the hospital myself with an untreated urinary tract infection (UTI). Didn't realize what it was, it acted like a flu bug. Had high fever and could barely walk but didn't have the more common burning/difficulty urinating . A routine urinalysis in Emergency picked up the signs of infection. Fortunately, an antibiotic was all I needed and I felt significantly better within an hour of the drip containing the antibiotic, although it took more than two months (including a wonderful relapse and several more weeks of antibiotic) to kick it entirely and to get back to normal walking (balance was affected). I had bad side effects from the antibiotics, so it wasn't much fun. Between the disease symptoms and the antibiotic side effects, I wasn't able to work for many weeks.

If the kidney is involved rather than just other parts of the tract further down such as the bladder, it can be especially dangerous.

The most common cause is colonization of the tract by E. coli, which are virtually impossible to avoid no matter how careful you are (and you can get them into the kidneys via other routes such as ingestion of contaminated food). Men get UTIs also, but they are more commonly a problem in women. About 10% of the cases are due to other microorganisms besides E. coli. In my case, my immune system was overloaded by other recent illness - usually our bodies take care of stray pathogens, but sometimes things do get out of hand. The toxins from the E. coli released during their normal life and death cycle can really do a number on you if there are too many of them.

Cranberries in any form seem to keep the E. coli from attaching to the urinary tract tissues, although avoid anything heavily sugared. Needless to say, I keep drinking some cranberry juice (or taking concentrate supplements) every day-- no desire at all for a recurrence. Hope people send Jessica cranberries instead of flowers...

Posted at 10:31PM on Mar 31st 2008 by jwoolman

55. WEll this is the most insenstive group of no names in a long time. Good grief. This is no laughing matter here. have some compassion people!!!

Male or female this is painful as hell. If you are dehydrated it is even worse. Of course she was kept in if she had a high fever & was dehydrated. She woudl need IV's & you don't go home with those. If not hydrated kidneys shut down & lead to other issues that can be very harmful.

The majority of you get a grip. The ones that make some sense here & knwo what there talking about great job!!! Geez.

Posted at 4:02AM on Apr 1st 2008 by 2good4u

56. Love you, Jess!!! Get Well!!!

Posted at 9:54AM on Apr 1st 2008 by Goddess Ava!

57. You know how you can tell if TMZ likes you or not? If they don't, they find the most unattractive, unflattering picture they can find and put it on their website.

Hilarious!

Posted at 10:11AM on Apr 1st 2008 by Tony's mom

58. God wasn't punishing her for the cowboys. She was the cowboys punishment for being a lousy team.

Posted at 10:16AM on Apr 1st 2008 by Izzy

59. Bitch got herself an itch! COCHINA and you are Stupid if you are going to get hospitalised over something like this. I agree with the one who said that when he got your through your butt you need to wash it off you SKANK. GUACALA!!!

Posted at 10:32AM on Apr 1st 2008 by Alexs' Girl

60. Her Daddy must not of been around to wipe her thing for her and she doesn't know how to do it by her self!!!!! Joe where are you see what happens when your not doing your job baby sitting

Posted at 10:47AM on Apr 1st 2008 by J.D.