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Frequent urine infections

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carel65
carel65

I am so fed up with infections.Just finished a course of antibiotics . Have early signs of another. Try to ignore the problem but that doesn't work.

Any suggestions would help.thanks

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  • davidansy
    davidansy carel65

    Posted

    I was having recurring infections which were due to urine retention. Tried every antibiotic. I self cathetrise 3 times a day. Finally my urologist gave me a very powerful antibiotic, Fosfomycin, and haven't had an infection since. Try to find out why you are getting recurring infections. Get a referral to a urologist.

    • sam6990
      sam6990 davidansy

      Posted

      Hi there,

      I'm in this same situation. I have been on continuous antibiotics for a year and a half now, it really is a nightmare life. Did they give you this drug intravenously and if not, how long did the course last for ?

      Thanks,

      Sam

    • davidansy
      davidansy sam6990

      Posted

      My urologist prescribed Fosfomycin which comes in powder form in a sachet which you dilute with water and drink ( Orange flavour). Usually one dose is prescribed but my urologist gave me three packets to take,one a day on alternate days.

      If you google Fosfomycin you can read all about it. I found that it worked very well for me and haven't  had an infection since taking it beginning of June 2016.

      Are you getting your antibiotics from your GP? if so he should refer you to a Urologist.

      Best of luck and hope you soon get sorted.

       

    • carel65
      carel65 davidansy

      Posted

      Thanks for your input.drugs are on perscription.it's called Bactrim.have had several different ones.Had so many tests over the years, feel I would waste time having them again.I sometimes take a fizzy drink called ural satchels.Just frustrating the attacks start for no reason. BUT will admit mot a water fan.

    • carel65
      carel65 sam6990

      Posted

      Hi, thanks.drug is in tablet form. Course last for a week.may not get same drug as you, I live in Australia.
    • davidansy
      davidansy carel65

      Posted

      Hi. Just for the info, I'm a 72 year old male in Manchester Uk.

      Most medicines are traded under several names.

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