Chronic bladder infection using a Gentamicin bladder wash
I have questions about the gentamycin bladder wash for a chronic bladder infection that will not go away. I'm not getting much information from the doctor. I need to know how long this bladder wash will work until the infection becomes immune to the antibiotic. I can't take any more oral or intravenous antibiotics. I've had C diff 3 times now. My stomach and intestines are a mess. I feel as if I live with food poisoning 24 hours a day because of the horrible gut pain and diarrhea and loose stools. Are there any other bladder wash that I can use when this Gentamycin doesn't work anymore. The doctor will NOT answer these questions. He say, "We'll cross that bridge when we get there". That doesn't cut it for me. I take care of my handicapped sister. She is totally dependent on me. There is no family to help us. I NEED to know if I have any options and what to expect. I am scared to say to much for fear the doctor will refuse to treat me. Is there anyone that has this same problem?
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My husband has been on the washes now for 1.5 yrs. Her needs catheterizations 3-5 times a day now. I think it will be time for permanent cath anytime now. He has enlarged prostate had a TURP done about 6 yrs ago. He still has blood clots with bleeding and painful voiding and I worry that the Gentamycin is doing something inside of his bladder and prostate. Anyone have any answers about prolonged use of Gentamicin wash? I can't seem to find any answers.
I have used gentamicin and neomioson polymxium,but could no longer get! I now use 50 ml of acetic acid(white vinegar), mixed with 1000 ml of saline solution! Only leave 20 ml in the bladder overnight, after flushing with the 50 ml.