I've been having uti every 6 months for a few years. I also have parathyroid disease. I've been told nothing particular by doctors or their pa as to why Im getting these and told they are just frequently an older people's issue and "be sure to wipe front to back", lol!! As to the parathyroid issue I'm told as long as my levels of calcium in my blood stay within levels I don't need surgery. I had a wonderful pa who took my blood every 6 months (and I had a thyroid doctor/consultant that said the same), and my levels have stayed ok, but the pa/doctor retired. When I ask questions of my new doctor I almost get blank looks and an antibiotic, no blood test is ever suggested unless I request it. In other words, I have to know the right questions to ask otherwise and to keep changing doctors til I find one that knows how to be a real doctor to real people who depend on getting real professional help. Since Jan 2025 this time I've been feeling bad, no real appetite or taste and went to the doc Feb 5th and felt I had uti and flu or covid possibly. Was told and treated for uti with cipro. Was told I just had a cold. I got worse after taking cipro and went back to doc March 1. Was given amox and clav for 10 days which ends March 10. I feel better today but have lost 10 lbs since Feb 5 but getting a bit of appetite back but taste buds just a little. In asking doc if I can or should start eating probiotics or prebiotics after taking my amox clav yet have parathyroid disease I'm told to eat whatever's want. I'm wondering after checking my symtons for at least this last year if I could have sibo? I have an apt with a new doc next week who may "be the one" who knows how to help with some knowkegeble insight to what I need.