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To ask about urine infections

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whoamitodisabrie · 01/07/2022 21:54

I have never suffered from UTIs until now.

I had one a couple of weeks ago and was prescribed a week long course of co-amoxiclav. I felt like it shifted and then suddenly came back and I’m take a 3 day course of trimeprothim. Tomorrow is the last day. I thought it was shifting it and now the pain in my stomach is back and I’m peeing every 5 min.

has anyone had this before and what was the outcome? They’ve sent my urine sample off and I’ll hopefully hear back on Monday but the nurse said to me that when she checked the sample there was only traces of blood and protein and if there was an infection it was very mild.

im anxious by my very nature and this is making it worse.

Has anyone had this?

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whoamitodisabrie · 05/07/2022 23:16

Going to ask a silly question here but what makes some women so susceptible to UTIs?

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AlmostAJillSandwich · 05/07/2022 23:08

thanks to a wonderfully understanding doctor i have nitrofurantoin on my repeat prescription as im that prone to UTI's. Had 3 this year already, 1 took 2 3 day courses to clear up. I'm going to ask about re-trying the 100mg of trimeth a day i got put on a few years ago as a preventative rather than treatment, they can prescribe that for up to 6 months if i remember right.

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whoamitodisabrie · 05/07/2022 22:33

@Notodaynotever im in Scotland so Harley street is a bit of a jaunt.

will a gp not prescribe a maintenance dose of antibiotics?

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Notodaynotever · 05/07/2022 22:29

The hiprex suggestion is a really good one. Chemists can prescribe it.

The Malone Lee team at Harley Street can prescribe much longer courses of antibiotics if needed. I would urge you to go there if this current course of antibiotics doesn't do the job as you may need to take them for a significant length of time. Watch out for any shortness of breath with nitrofurantoin though.

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whoamitodisabrie · 05/07/2022 22:15

Can I take d mannose with the anti biotics?

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Grosscostsagreed · 05/07/2022 16:01

IC is usually an untreated uti that has become embedded/chronic. It is a travesty that people are being diagnosed with this 'condition' rather than getting proper treatment. cutic.co.uk/ has more info. OP if you still have symptoms after finishing antibiotics you likely need a longer course as it has taken so long for you to get treatment.

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whoamitodisabrie · 05/07/2022 00:24

@PixieLaLa the urine has been tested in a lab and matched with this antibiotic so I’m really hoping it works 😖

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PixieLaLa · 04/07/2022 23:41

You might have IC in which case antibiotics won’t do anything

Fulbe · 04/07/2022 23:09

@whoamitodisabrie Sorry I wasn't clear, I didn't mean don't take them, but please also try the cranberry juice! And also take pre or probiotics to limit the negative effects of the antibiotics on your gut.

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whoamitodisabrie · 04/07/2022 23:02

@fulbe that’s great it worked for you but I’m definitely going to stick with the nitro as well as the drinking

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Fulbe · 04/07/2022 22:38

There is very good evidence that cranberry juice is preventative for UTIs. I shifted one once without antibiotics by drinking 3 litres of the stuff each day. Antibiotics however can be really bad for you so drink as much cranberry juice as you can get hold of!

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whoamitodisabrie · 04/07/2022 22:35

Thanks @SkeletonFight

I think I’m going to ask for more antibiotics. I’ve had this for going on three weeks and it’s a wonder it’s not reached my kidneys. I don’t feel like three days is going to help. I’m lying in bed full of paracetamol and ibuprofen and it’s barely taking the edge of the pain 😖

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SkeletonFight · 04/07/2022 21:42

It is a horrible thing and hope that the Nitro works. I find that it doesn't work as quickly as Trim but is more effective. The last time I had it about 3 weeks ago I had to have it extended to the full week. Look after yourself - painkillers and lots of fluids. I drink a lot of coffee to at least give me something to pee out .

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whoamitodisabrie · 04/07/2022 18:18

Update!

felt dire today and managed to get an appt with the nurse. My urine had been sent away on Thursday and when I turned up for the appointment she told me that the sample came
back and whatever bug I have in my
urine is resistant to trimethoprim and co amoxiclav the two I’ve been taking.

sooooo long story short, I feel fucking dire and I’ve been moved over to a 3 day course of nitrofurantoin which can be extended to 7 days if needed. Please pray this works because the nurse was talking about IV antibiotics in hospital if it doesn’t.

i feel like I’ve been completely floored and I’ve now had this UTI for three weeks.

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LaingsAcidTab · 04/07/2022 12:57

PortalooSunset · 03/07/2022 17:12

Those suggesting D Mannose - do you have a preferred brand/strength? There's a bewildering array on Amazon!

Sweet Cures sachets/powder.

LaingsAcidTab · 04/07/2022 12:56

whoamitodisabrie · 03/07/2022 19:40

I do feel a bit better today! I’ve ordered the D Mannose on Amazon and it arrived today.

this could be the start of a lovely relationship!

I am now a UTI expert, having had them on and off most of my adult life, and seeing them return with a vengeance now that I'm peri-menopausal.

D-Mannose is fantastic. If that doesn't work, though, there is a more medical alternative called Hiprex. I have also found (recommended here and elsewhere) that Allitech is amazing as an antibiotic alternative - both the high-dose capsules and the liquid. I'm a complete convert.

Also, if you eat sugar, cut it out: it's singularly the worst aggravator/instigator of UTIs.

Finally, if you're of a certain age, this could be the warning sign of vulval atrophy, which can be addressed with topical oestrogen.

Cranberry juice does very little, imo - and in fact my urologist said not to touch it (high sugar content) and never to touch the alkalising sachets either.

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whoamitodisabrie · 04/07/2022 11:45

Hi all!

definitely not pregnant!

@IWishTheBishopWell funny you mention covid - I’m sure I had it a few of weeks ago and I’ve had two lots of a ABs for urine infections since then.

it’s miserable.

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Chickenwing2 · 04/07/2022 11:01

Cranberry juice (lots of) and water is better than antibiotics at clearing a UTI.

IWishTheBishopWell · 04/07/2022 10:23

I liked the Ovio Restore d mannose on amazon but it's currently unavailable.

I'm currently using d mannose sachets from Boots (£17!).

Before the ovio I used the effervescent tablets from H&B but they were unavailable and I switched to ovio.

Derekscardigan · 04/07/2022 07:15

PortalooSunset · 03/07/2022 17:12

Those suggesting D Mannose - do you have a preferred brand/strength? There's a bewildering array on Amazon!

I use the powder from Sweet Cures online, very quick delivery and I find it works quicker/better than the tablets.

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whoamitodisabrie · 03/07/2022 19:40

I do feel a bit better today! I’ve ordered the D Mannose on Amazon and it arrived today.

this could be the start of a lovely relationship!

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georgarina · 03/07/2022 19:09

@PortalooSunset They sell it at Holland & Barrett and that's what I use

PortalooSunset · 03/07/2022 17:12

Those suggesting D Mannose - do you have a preferred brand/strength? There's a bewildering array on Amazon!

PortalooSunset · 03/07/2022 17:10

whoamitodisabrie · 01/07/2022 22:19

@BurnDownTheDiscoHangTheDJ that’s something I’ll need to do.

TMI but I’m a bit irritated down there (but not itchy) and I’m wondering if the coamoxiclav had caused me to lose good bacteria.

@PortalooSunset how do you treat the cystitis?

I take regular antihistamines and amitriptyline, then during flares paracetamol and ibuprofen for pain (sometimes cocodamol), plus as pp said buscopan because it relieves cramping which is my main problem. I had hydrodistention recently which seems to have helped 🤞
Altered diet too, less acidicity (no tomatoes for example), reduced/cut out alcohol, reduce spicy food, no fizzy drinks. Cut out all the good stuff basically 🙄

Hope you're feeling a bit better today @whoamitodisabrie

FeedMeSantiago · 03/07/2022 11:51

Poor you OP, UTIs are awful. You may need a different antibiotic to shift it. Keep drinking plenty of water and go back if it doesn't improve or gets worse.

Antibiotics can mess with your gut - my GP recommended a probiotic after I had several courses close together. I found it helped - before that I was struggling with nausea.

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