turmeric!

[AMcoffeeLover]

I've got a kidney infection, earliest doc app end of next week. I'm so desperate I'm trying old wives tales.
Tried cranberry - no good.
I'm drinking loads of water and diluting apple cider vinegar.
A friends recommended turmeric and garlic. Im ok with garlic but I hate turmeric and have no idea how to cook with it
Any recipe ideas that use quite a bit of turmeric but doesn't taste too strong would be really appreciated! x

Anyone?

Chicken and rice

Fry chicken in saucepan for 15-20 minutes depending on size of pieces of chicken - I usually use thighs
Add a chopped onion Fry for a further 5 minutes
Add a tin of tomatoes, a pint of chicken stock and half a pint of rice
Add teaspoon of turmeric and a teaspoon of paprika (and half teaspoon cayenne pepper of you want a bit of spice
Simmer until rice is cooked
Add some frozen peas 5 minutes before the end

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If it's a kidney infection you need to see a doctor before the end of next week. Old wives tales won't work. Untreated kidney infections can have serious long term consequences.

Can I suggest you ring your GP back and ask for an emergency appointment. If you have to tell the receptionist you suspect a kidney infection do so. Does your surgery not do telephone appointments?

Thanks

No telephone apps, they don't offer them. Spoke to the receptionist and said I suspected a kidney infection. She said she'd call me back and when she did she said as I wasn't passing blood it could wait for a normal app.

If it's a kidney infection then you need to be seen. I would call out of hours and they'll probably get you an appointment to see an out of hours gp. Kidney infections can get really nasty.

Really hope you feel better soon.

Mix it with yoghurt (assuming you have powdered) and coat chicken pieces with it, put the pieces on a skewer - it will be a bit like a chicken tikka.

If you don't like the taste add something you do like to cover the taste.

I use it in lentil soup along with any onion, chili, garlic ,pepper, etc . Then i blend the lot . It doesn't stand out among the rest.

You can get powdered turmeric in capsule form, so you don't have to taste it at all

I noticed your name.
Cut down on coffee might help.

You must see your GP though.

Ive cut out all coffee and booze.
Think I'll push for an emergency app tomorrow. But if the receptionist says I don't fit the criteria then how do I make her give me one?

Lie

Do you have a walk in centre local to you?

Try adding it to a can if chopped toms with a bit of garlic. mix with dry pasta oven back and top with grated cheese

I think i'm going to lie tomorrow to get an app, don't think I can take the pain what would guarantee me an app? Claim im Peeing blood? But when they check my wee they'll see no blood.....

You can actually have wee in your urine that isn't visable so technically you may not be lieing!!

The receptionist isn't a doctor and her telling you that you need to have visible blood in your urine to get an emergency appointment is dangerous. I would mention that to the doctor when you manage to get an appointment. Untreated UTIs are dangerous.

I don't have blood in my wee (yet) but I know its on the list of criteria to get an emergency app. The receptionist is working from a.list if things you have to meet to get an emergency app. So far pain, and burning/stinging when weeing and weeing every 20 mins with a slight temp isn't enough to get one.

Ask to have GP call you.

IF you think it might be cystitis, get some bicarbonate of soda. Put a big spoon in a glass of water and drink. Drink lots of water. I think that is what chemists sell in special treatments.... Works for me.

Agree with PP, camouflage the taste. I con DD by mixing a quarter teaspoon of turmeric in her chocolate milk.

Forgot to say, milk has to be nice and warm for it to dissolve properly.

I think if GP won't see you, you need to go to A&E - which is why A&E is under so much pressure, but not a reason for you to go without the treatment you need.

Although, being just as well qualified as that receptionist what you have does sound more like cystitis than a kidney infection. Could a pharmacist help?