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Recurrent uti

Posted by minischnauzer @minischnauzer, Dec 13, 2022

Has anyone been taking a low grade antibiotics for 9 months for recurring UTI’s and developed joint and muscle problems while taking them? I’ve been developing some real issues with leg muscles, back and joints, so much so it’s becoming painful to walk. Any feedback would be appreciated as my next step is to call the doctor and I want to make sure I’m correct about the antibiotic effects. Thanks

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minischnauzer | @minischnauzer | Aug 25 11:11am

I have really suffered with joint and muscle pain especially in the legs while taking antibiotic for 3 months. I stopped taking it and now I’m a chronic case again…very frustrating.

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bobinnevada | @bobinnevada | Aug 26 7:25am
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@minischnauzer

I have really suffered with joint and muscle pain especially in the legs while taking antibiotic for 3 months. I stopped taking it and now I’m a chronic case again…very frustrating.

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I had 3 UTI's in a year when first got my transplant, first 2 were treated in hospital then 13 days of intravenous antibiotics and last with 3 months of Cipro. Never had any muscle or joint issues tho.
Ask your PCP or nephrologist if it may be another med you're taking
Sorry to be not much help

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minischnauzer | @minischnauzer | Sep 1 9:20am
In reply to @fotula "Has anyone been advised to use Hiprex or methenamine mandelate after the course of antibiotics clears..." + (show)
@fotula

Has anyone been advised to use Hiprex or methenamine mandelate after the course of antibiotics clears the UTI? Both of these medications are anti-infectives - not antibiotics. They cause no antibiotic resistance and don't upset the gut biome. As far as using the estrogen cream goes, it does work. It changes the vaginal PH back to normal which helps protect against UTI's.

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I was given the methenamine to be taken with vitamin c, but it was too harsh on my stomach. Did you have to take vitamin c with it? I think this is the last resort for me since I’ve been on antibiotics forever for recurring UTIs.

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