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Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI)
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Feb 8 2:35pm | Replies (140)Comment receiving replies
Going through a revolving door of "here, take this antibiotic" and no real discussion of possible reasons for the UTIS, I have lost faith in doctors. The fear of one day needing an antibiotic for a life threatening illness and none no longer work is frightening. I am in the process of trying to get an appointment with Mayo Clinic. I can only pray and hope. My life is at a standstill and feel no light at the end of the tunnel. Hearing that you finally got your answers, I am so happy for you. I feel for all the young people who may suffer a lifetime of misery having this chronic illness. Thank you for taking the time to advise. Kathy
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I requested a visit to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Florida and they both turn me down. Evidently the Urology Clinic feels Chronic UTIs are not something they consider important enough to see the patient. Reading up on UTIs, it appears small amount of women get this illness, maybe once or twice in their lifetime. You would think it not being common, these "Specialist" would have an overly interest in finding a cure or long term medical solutions to help me. Instead, they say they don't have enough Urologists to accommodate UTIs. Who better than a Urologist to aid UTI? This illness stifles your life leaving you bedridden at times and over using different antibiotics, you become immune to their healing effects. I am there.. I am extremely disappointed and disillusioned with the supposedly fact that if you can't get medical help from your hometown doctors, Mayo Clinic is the best place to go to get the answers and medical help. My 33 year old granddaughter also has UTIs and my heart breaks she will suffer a lifetime and eventually be immune to antibiotics. Mine didn't start until menopause. What do I do now? Thank you that I can vent. Kathy