Anyone taking long-term low-grade antibiotics for recurrent UTIs?

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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kmb24 | @kmb24 | Dec 20 10:41am

In reply to @recoverymom "Please advise on what brand of cranberry capsules you are using. I would like to try..." + (show)

@recoverymom
I take CranCap as recommended by Urology dept at Mayo-Eau Claire. It has 36 mg of PAC. Take once a day.
If I feel a UTI starting, I take 2/day for 2 days. Maybe it's just placebo effect but has been helping for a year. No. UTIs.

JVS | @lacy2 | Dec 20 3:09pm

Trying for short answer with my problem: 12 antibiotics in 12 months - visible blood - not only infection but damaged bladder from radiation to pelvis years ago. Suddenly, because I am a senior, they said no more antibiotics. Also, I decided not to go on the monthly low dose. Apparently we older people can have infection with no symptoms: OR, symptoms and no infection. I have mix: I still show some infectin on my urine test strips I buy from pharmacy BUT I also have very painful urination and small smouns - so, again, I cant really help you except to say it is just horrible having this. Personally I would see your family doctor about these symptoms as I dont think from antibiotic... but make sure and best of luck to you.

klancee47 | @klancee47 | Dec 21 9:13am

In reply to @cheryllouise "Hi I have been taking low dose antibiotics for almost 5 months due to ongoing UTI..." + (show)

@cheryllouise I suggest that you see a Urogynecologists, I had this problem and found that it wasn't UTI's at all it was thin skin in my vagina and that area because of age and loss of hormones from having a hysterectomy they put me on estradiol vaginal cream and that took care of it. I have never had the problem again I am 78 and I went to the doctor 8 or ten years ago and am happy using the cream three times a week.

recoverymom | @recoverymom | Dec 21 9:35pm

In reply to @kmb24 "@recoverymom I take CranCap as recommended by Urology dept at Mayo-Eau Claire. It has 36 mg..." + (show)

@kmb24 Thanks so much your reply. I currently take 1 Craberry extract pill that also has 36 mg of PAC as well as 1 gm of dmannose and take both 2X per day. Hopefully it will keep these darn infections away!!!

atp1pto | @atp1pto | 6 days ago

In reply to @bonniejpowell "You don't say what you are taking but that can be a side effect of some..." + (show)

@bonniejpowell
I have had chronic utis for over 60 years. A combo of daily D-Mannose and 64 oz water did the trick. I do still have Macrobid that I can use if I feel one coming on. Be aware that extreme temp changes, alcohol and carbonated beverages are not your friend. Keep caffeine to less than 24 oz coffee a day.