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I get a UTI occasionally, during which I always bleed. One day this week I felt unwell, my urethra felt bruised and I was a little shaky. I have felt like this before and it usually heralds a UTI. So, although I couldn't see a doctor, I was able to get a prescription for Trimethoprim. I decided I wouldn't take it if nothing developed. At the same time, I also submitted a urine sample to the surgery and it was sent to the lab. I went to bed wondering if I had made a fuss about nothing.
I got up about 5am and went to the loo. It was painful and I saw that I had blood in my urine. Thankfully, I had the tablets and was able to take one straight away. I still had a horrid day of pain, urgency and frequency, although the blood gradually faded away and today, half-way through the 6 tablet course, I feel much better.
I've just phoned the surgery for the result of the urine test and was told that it was normal. No infection! I'm pretty sure that it was an infection, because of my symptoms, which are very familiar to me, and the way that these symptoms responded to the antibiotic.
Has anybody else had this experience of feeling unwell about 12 hours before the infection proper started? I will mention it to the GP the next time I see him, as my records will show there was no infection and I know that there was! Maybe I should have waited until I was in pain before giving a sample and asking for antibiotics, but I was trying to be proactive and save myself having to wait for an appointment, while suffering!
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holly_12500 Cheetah
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I was perscriped 3 different antibiotics to be taken at night for 6 months,then lowered to 1 a day
It's working I dont get cystitis very much.
holly_12500 Cheetah
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I like to drink ginger cordial diluted with hot water.
I find a comfortable position with a hot water bottle and sit it our,drink plenty.
If you are passing blood you should go back to see your dr.
Cheetah holly_12500
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I always bleed when I have UTIs. I've had a cystoscopy, as well as a CT scan on my kidneys and, apart from the kidney stones, everything was fine. What reassures me is that the bleeding and the other symptoms all respond to the antibiotics and, as I have a second urine sample tested about a fortnight after any infection, I know that blood isn't in my urine all the time.
Maybe I ought to go back to my GP and discuss it all with him. Maybe it's time to think about daily antibiotics after all.
Thank you for your suggestions of what to drink and the hot water bottle. I must admit that I tend to try to carry on regardless. Not very good, I suppose and I feel very tired today.
All the best.
holly_12500 Cheetah
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Especially with having kidney stones.
winifred02134 holly_12500
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Dont delay ask for a referral to a urologist , they will do tests and you will get better. I hope my story will help you. Also dont forget your not alone and all the nurses who look after you in the urology dept are so kind and do everything they can to make a potentially embrassing situation better Good luck x
winifred02134 Cheetah
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Cheetah winifred02134
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lynne69494 Cheetah
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But last week when symptoms there decided to try trimathoprin, l,d 6 low dose in, took for just 2 days, and to my amazement it cleared totally by 3rd day l was pleased as they hadnt upset my stomach either. l think l. and you did the right thing, common sense, much better to nip any increasing infection in the bud, or anything before it gets worse, as infections do. l think we know our own body and symptoms very well. Good to take control and its works out well.
Cheetah lynne69494
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I always take Trimethoprim for infections and it works really well for me. The GP did put me on Nitrofurantoin once and, while it cleared up the infection, it made me feel as though I'd got 'flu, not very pleasant, so I always ask for Trimethoprim now. I'm pleased it worked for you, too.
lynne69494 Cheetah
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Cheetah
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The GP also told me to discuss a low-dosage antibiotic with the urologist when I see him.
Thanks for your support everyone.
holly_12500 Cheetah
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Keep in touch xholly
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