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Anyone had a UTI that is antibiotic resistant?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Nov 18, 2023 | Replies (69)Comment receiving replies
I have recurrent UTIs. Did they do a uroflow study? My bladder doesn't completely empty so one theory why I get those it because the urine sits in there too long. I have to cath sometimes to fully empty it. Have you seen urology at Mayo? They have really helped me. Plus locally are going to check my urine every week to try and find a pattern. Right now I keep having recurrent ecoli with no known source. I am also in early menopause so not sure if that contributes. I am 43 and young to have to cath but it has helped. I am pending tests with nephrology at mayo but I have found that having both nephrology and urology working together might help me. Still figuring it out. Go to Mayo in June for more testing.
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I had recurrent UTI's. I had every diagnostic test done and everything was normal. I had gone thru menopause and had low estrogen levels. I was prescribed 10 mcg vagifem to use 2 X weekly along with Hiprex, 1 gram 2 X daily along with 500 mg of Vitamin C. I also take a cranberry supplement with 36 mg PAC's and drink at least 2 quarts of water. All this recommended thru Mayo. It works!!!!
I’m unable to self cath so I was getting weekly caths with a gentamicin instillation of the bladder. I ended up resistant to orals so I’m on IV now. I wished I lived closer to Mayo but it’s looking like I may have to go there. I’m In Oklahoma and drive 80 mi to the best we have here. It’s been kidney stone related then add in age, diabetes, post-menopausal etc etc it’s a mess down there as I like to joke with my nurse.
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I used to have recurrent UTI’s in spite of fastidious hygiene practices. I now have a reputable urigynecologist who not only understands the situation but has been extremely helpful.
Do not hesitate. There is a solution for your condition.