Frequent UTIs and nothing works
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So out of the blue almost a year ago, I had my very first UTI. And ever since I have struggled with them. The worst is no matter what I do I get another uti every 4 months. Every time I get one I go to the doctor and they give me antibiotics. Microgestin I've had twice and doesn't work at all for me, I just had it this last time again and as I'm typing this I have symptoms of uti. I've had Cipro ONCE they refuse to give it to me again because of its possible side effects, which at this point, I don't care about anymore. I am MISERABLE. I'm allergic to Bactrum. Just had that before this uti. Broke out in hives. I'm quite frankly out of options and patience. I have a urologist appointment in June. I've searched the Internet so many times for answers. Quite recently I found that perhaps my birth control could be contributing to uti as it affects your hormones .. so I will be calling my ob Monday. I've started taking a probiotic recently, and cranberry pills I have been taking for months. Has anyone else had this happen to them?? I'm seriously desperate.
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marilee43089 loren1424
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Yes, I and others here have constant uti's. I get on 3 days after I go off abx. I've had a continuous UTi for 7 months. I'd be thrilled if I could could 4 months uti free.
Microgestin is not an antibiotic that would help with UTI, is it? I applaud your doctor for not wanting to give you Cipro. I won't take it.
I assume your doctor is doing cultures to know which antibotic is suseptible to your bacteria? Have you tried Nitrofuratoin/Macrobid yet?
My theory is that for many of these recurring UTI's is that the bacteria is never totally killed during the abx treatment. Some lay dormant inbedded in the wall of the urinary tract, just waiting to multiply the minute we stopping taking an abx.
I also searched the web for months looking for the magic answer and only found depressing ones. I'm now on propylactic abx and likely will be forever. Even so, I don't feel well and suspect I live with a low grade uti.
Takingtime loren1424
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Hi there, From my experience and understanding there are many reasons that can bring on UTI's...hormones can for sure....trying to keep them in balance is key, but very hard to do at certain ages, and pregnancy. One thing I learned is trying to keep your PH in check...not only in the bladder but it the vaginal area as well....too alkaline allows bacteria to breed. What I have done bcause keeping PH levels in check when perimenopausal is tricky, I have changed soaps, increased probiotics and found ones that are specifiacally for the urinary tract. Also vaginal probiotics, it keeps the good bacteria in check to fight off the bad stuff. Drink lots of water and to make sure yo have completely voided...sometimes we think we are done, but there is a little left and and it sits in there until the next time you void.....so standing up and then sitting back down to make sure you have got rid of the very last drop. Were cotton underwear and avoid douching and perfumes down there. The key is to stay clean but not strip away good bacteria and PH levels.
mariano loren1424
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