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Was it a UTI or am I in for something much more dangerous?

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FellowStruggler
FellowStruggler

So two weeks ago, I felt pressure and occasional pain around my lower abdomens, on both side. It wasn't much of a worry for me as it did not really interfere with my daily life. It was until the 3-4 day that I start to take notice as I have more frequent urination to about 10-12 times a day. I would say that when I urinate, it does not hurt, burn or anything. Just a normal stream and that's it. I went to the GP and had my urine and blood sample taken for tests in which both came out negative. I also had ultrasound scan on my bladder and the doctor said it was normal. So I was just given Cipro for 5 days and I was on my way. However, on the second day of taking Cipro, I noticed some joint pain which is a known problem of Cipro. I was then switched to Trimethoprim for 7 days. So far, I have just finished taking the course and I would not say I have frequent urination (7-8 times a day). But the backaches, abdominal-groin pain still persists and I would say on a scale of 1-10, the pain is around a 5. Urine is clear too. Any verdicts?

PS: Extra infos: I am a male. If it helps, I would also like to add that the pressure and pain started the day after I masturbated, in which I have stopped since. There is no pain in defecation whatsoever and I have normal stools and once a day.

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  • Takingtime
    Takingtime FellowStruggler

    Posted

    Hi there, 

    I am not familiar with the male anatomy, but I am questioning when your urine samples came back negative, why did they give you antibiotics Let alone cipro?  Cipro is a strong antibiotics with crazy possible long term side effects.  Antobiotics should not be given unless there is a true sign of infection.  Fever, chills, WBC in urine or a high growth of bacteria.

    I would think seeing the sysmptoms really haven't subsided with the antibiotics you have taken, it is not an infection either that or you are being treated with a wrong antibiotic.   Is it possible that you could have an STD?  from unprotected sex?  I would go back to the GP and say you still are having symptoms, and hopefully he/she will know what further tests need to be done.

     

    • FellowStruggler
      FellowStruggler Takingtime

      Posted

      Yes! It was crazy how they gave me Cipro right off the bat. I even asked them if there was anything wrong with my urine and they just said, "No, you're fine". I am also a virgin so STD is ruled out there.

  • FellowStruggler
    FellowStruggler

    Posted

    I am going to the GP tomorrow to see what's up but just want to know what the forum thinks and if you guys have ever encountered such an ordeal before. I tried to pinpoint my symptoms online and it is just a huge cluster of possibilities. I went to A&E twice to check up and both times were deemed normal from urine and blood test. Really odd. Could it be kidney stone or blocked ureter/urethra? My urine stream is normal and I have no fever. The one thing I did not check was whether it hurts to ejaculate as I have mentioned I stopped the moment I felt the abdominal pain.

    • Takingtime
      Takingtime FellowStruggler

      Posted

      What I would do is ask your GP to order an ultra sound to check kidneys if you are concerned that there is a stone.  Ultra sounds are great to check for any abnormailities.  
    • FellowStruggler
      FellowStruggler Takingtime

      Posted

      Great suggestion. I will request that for sure tomorrow. I will update my conditions here so if anyone has any input, you are very much welcomed. 
  • FellowStruggler
    FellowStruggler

    Posted

    Basically, UTI was ruled out by the GP and in fact, the suspicion has been layed on kidney stones or bowel movement instead. CT scan in a week's time, hopefully I can find an answer to this pain. Cheers.

    • Takingtime
      Takingtime FellowStruggler

      Posted

      Glad you are looking further.  CT scan to see bowels right?  As you can see kidney by ultra sound.  Good luck!
  • FellowStruggler
    FellowStruggler

    Posted

    So CT scan results were out and there was nothing wrong at all. I was told that it might be that the pain will subside as the day goes. Some sort of post-UTI effect. Not sure what that means but the doctors have no other conclusion other than asking me to take painkillers and wait for it to pass. 
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