UTI Symptoms not going away & scared

[Honeybeebear]

Hello,

First time posting but long time reader 🙂
I started having UTI symptoms 8 days ago-frequent urination, burning, not a lot of wee coming out and ordered some Nitrofurantion from the Superdrug dr. I have had a few UTIs over the years and have used Macrobid which I think is the same and I always feel a lot better in a couple of days.
first 24 hrs of taking them I felt a lot better, but had a reaction half way through the course (pins and needles in legs/arms, numb feet) and ooo doctor said to stop and prescribed me Fosformycin.
I didn’t feel too bad on Monday, went to work and picked my the prescription, used that evening and apart from urgency to wee I felt okish.
Weds- thrush symptoms, got an oral tablet
Thurs- symptoms starting to return, frequency and a feeling like my bladder is full constantly, burning etc.
Yesterday the ooo gave me 3 days of Trimethoprim although urine test was clear! thrush really bad again so used a pessary last night.
Today- felt a ok this morning for a few hours, But then symptoms of burning and needing to wee (every hour) are still there. I’m scared the antibiotics are not working and every night I seems to go downhill and get worse before eventually sleeping. I don’t know if the drs will give me anymore with the urine test negative.

the last couple of days as well as the full feeling in my bladder, I’ve felt twinges/spasms- not sure if it’s my bladder, cervix, or what but it feels constant, I’m more aware of it when I’m trying to sleep.

I’m scared, exhausted and have gone from feeling normal to feeling so vulnerable.

has anyone else had to use multiple antibiotics for a UTI?

I’m supposed to be going to Spain on our family holiday next weekend but at the moment I just feel like cancelling it or DH and kids to go without me.

I posted on this ages ago to reassure you op, but here I am again.
Back with another UTI, and antibiotics not working again. And worse I live in south London so due to the Russian hacking attack on hospitals they aren't doing any non urgent routine tests so wouldn't send my urine to the lab.
I've had 3 days of Trimethroprim and don't feel any better. It's Saturday now so got to wait until Monday for dr to be able to make a special request for a lab test.
I've got three days of keflaex on standby at home which I want to take but also hate that if I do my standby packets will all be used up.
The feeling that I might be heading back to where I was in my 20s - where I had a period of 3 months where I could work at all and about three years where it affected my daily - is really frightening

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing.
I've been on vagifem for quick a few months now but sadly it hasn't been the cure I hoped for.
Still very significant bladder awareness, frequency, discomfort. I basically just feel like I need the loo constantly.

Hi @dahliaaa . Thanks for updating, although I am sorry you are still having problems.

I had another infection last month, which for the first time was not triggered by intercourse. Seem to be okayish now after 2 weeks antibiotics, but I am certain it's embedded and just lying dormant.

Have you had a urine PCR test, or vaginal microbiome test?

Hi @jazzyclouds sorry about the recent uti. Fingers crossed it has cleared fully for you.
I paid for a focus test a few months ago. At the time that was negative for any uti but I wonder if I need to repeat that now.
It's frustrating about the vagifem. I keep reading about it being life changing for many people but it just hasn't resolved things for me.
Still hoping that I'll find an answer.
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@LostittoBostik just realised that you posted recently too. I hope your symptoms have eased now.