A few weeks ago I woke up with a UTI.
Chemist gave me a 3 day course of antibiotics (nitrofurantoin) however symptom persisted, went to GP who tested urine , infection and high +++ blood.
After 5 days I was still having symptoms (frequent need and urgency to pee, pelvic pain and kidney uncomfortableness’s) so went to GP, high temperature of 38.6, bloody pressure of 138/92, blood still showing of +++ and still showing traces of infection.
They sent away swobs and urine and prescribed metronidazole 400mg 7 day course.
I’m on the 7th day of the antibiotics and last night has been the worse night, I passed out, in the bathroom, constant and urgent need to pee even tho there is no pee to pee which feels like constant exposed nerves , visible blood in urine, fever, high temp 39.4, clammy,
Requested an appointment today and was seen this morning by a late 50’s male GP.
My previous swobs/urine samples were clear however symptoms worsening , high temp of 40.1 and a concerning blood pressure of 158/102 (he took it 3 times)
He felt tummy, listened to chest, checked throat… all seems clear.
Did ask if I was having breathing difficulties several times (I’m not, however having heartburn/tummy issues with the antibiotics) which I’m taking gavaiscon for.
He asked me what I thought it could be…. I said I didn’t know.
I’m frequent to UTI however have never felt like this previously or had one this long, I’ve also NEVER had blood pressure issues… he then asked again what I suspected it was….
Again told him I had no idea and just wanted to get to the bottom of it.
It’s impacting on my life and I’m currently unable me to go to work due to the way I’m feeling (he’s given me a sick note that says feeling unwell?) 🤯
He’s asked for a blood test, stool and urine sample tomorrow.
I asked if he has any idea and he said no, just that I’m clearly fighting something and prescribed another antibiotic?? (Swobs/urine clear) , this will be my 3rd lot of antibiotics in 2 weeks and to take paracetamol for the temp.
Anyone any idea as I’m at a complete loss. Really concerned about my BP, both my parents have/had heart issues, my
mum has a triple heart bypass a few years ago and my dad although was an alcoholic died aged 41 with a heart attack (I’m a few years younger)