Comments on: Why do I still have a UTI after 2 rounds of different antibiotics?

By: AndreaRN5278

AndreaRN5278 — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:12:59 +0000

The antibiotics you have taken may not have been the right kind of antibiotic for the type of bacteria which caused your infection. You may need to have another urinalysis done with a urine culture. Once the urine culture comes back, which takes a few days, the doctor will know what bacteria is growing in your urine. They will do what is called a sensitivity to determine which antibiotics that bacteria is sensitive to. Once they figure it out, they will know what other antibiotic to prescribe to kill that bacteria.

You may also need to pay attention to what may be causing your UTI’s. Sometimes a soap you are using can cause them, make sure you wipe from front to back after you go to the bathroom to prevent the spread of bacteria from your back side, and always use new towels and washcloths each time you shower. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids to help flush the bacteria out. It is also recommended you shower instead of taking a bath and wear cotton underwear instead of silk or satin, as the cotton allows more airflow and isn’t as hot. The warmer an area is, the greater the chances of a bacteria growing.

Good luck and feel better soon! I hope this answer helps!
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Andrea, Registered Nurse

By: Replace

Replace — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:44:59 +0000

It is time to be seen by a urologist who proably will want a cystoscopy.

Sometimes the symptons of UTI are something else.

If urologist is amenable, ask him about taking Gantrisin. It is a very old medication, but for many it works -still.
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By: rogue

rogue — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:35:59 +0000

You need to see your doc again to do more extensive test,It should have cleared by now,unless you got a superbug.
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By: Armide

Armide — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:01:59 +0000

It could be the type of soap you're showering with or the detergent that you're using to wash your clothes. Also, for the time being, use clean towels each time you shower to dry yourself.
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By: ๑۩۞۩๑ Blondie ๑۩۞۩๑

๑۩۞۩๑ Blondie ๑۩۞۩๑ — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:27:59 +0000

Take a sample of urine back for culturing as the Dr may need to give you a stronger antibiotic. Sorry you feel so bad, get well soon.
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By: Angela C

Angela C — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:18:59 +0000

go back to the doctor, there could be something else wrong.
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