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Persistent uti not responding to antibiotics

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ann55375
ann55375

 an anyone advise ifntheynhave had this problem as ive been four weeks now and awaiting another new antibiotic, dr says it may take some time to go. Dont understand how i got it but she says its common after 60. 

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  • Pepasan
    Pepasan ann55375

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    The important thing is that the correct antibiotic is used for the bacterium that's causing the problem. For this it's usually necessary to have a lab test done on your urine sample.

    • ann55375
      ann55375 Pepasan

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      Yes, three done, and the antibiotics were identified but as i take warfarin there are some i cannot have which may be holding up the procedure i think.   I have alsomjust discovered it could be linked to diverticulosis i had eight weeks ago.  Nobody knows for sure.   Next move gp thinks could be longer term antibiotics which is a real pain as they make me so sickly.  What can i do except drink loads of water.
    • Pepasan
      Pepasan ann55375

      Posted

      I’m on a low dose of prophylactic Nitrofurantoin. Recently my urologist suggested I try without. Within 3 days, symptoms returned so I’m back on the one a day regarding me again and I’m fine!
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      regime not ‘regarding’ !

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