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UTI antibiotics not working

54 replies

Magic1231 · 24/04/2021 13:41

Hi,

I've had a UTI from around February I believe, got given Nitrofurantoin for 3 days and I just assumed they'd done the trick, still had symptoms but it's the first UTI I've had and I suffer from mild CFS symptoms anyway so was never sure if it was just me feeling generally rough and lethargic.
Anyway last Thursday it became obvious it was a UTI so got another 3 days of nitrofurantoin... had no joy so come Monday was put on Cefalexin 500mg 3 times a day... I'm still feeling unwell, and I'm sure they should have worked by this stage?
The doctor sent my sample off to the lab and seems to think these are the right antibiotics to treat me.
I'm just frustrated and feeling very low.. any similar experiences?
Xxx

OP posts:

flowerexpress · 19/08/2022 09:24

Pinkpowderpuff · 18/05/2021 19:54

Because it's such a restricted diet she knows straight away if she's had something that flares it up as it'll be something she doesn't normally eat. Easy to pinpoint when you don't eat a lot! She eats a lot of veg and salad.

Hi pinkpowderpuff - do you mind if I ask whether she's pain free when she sticks to this diet? Thanks so much x

Charley50 · 19/08/2022 09:33

Ask for a scan of your kidneys. Infection can reach the kidneys.

Tra06 · 17/04/2023 20:38

Hi op- I’m in the exact same position with same antibiotics. Currently day 3 cefalexin and no better. Can you update me on how you got better (I hope you did) im feeling really low and desperate

PickleOfAConundrum · 17/04/2023 21:49

OP have you been checked for endometriosis? Just thought I'd ask as I am constantly getting UTIs and have been back and forth to the Dr's and the hospital. No amount of antibiotics seemed to clear it for any length of time. I'd went to a private clinic and they gave off how many antibiotics the Dr was prescribing me. Was recommended to just eat Natural yoghurt. Unfortunately with endometriosis it causes flare ups with UTIs. Worth getting it checked out!

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