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@caroljonae

I new to this connect web site. I have multiple myeloma, osteoporosis and 4 fractures in my back that aren’t really as painful as when first discovered. (One collapsed) I have one issue that I don’t have an answer to. I take 5 Dexamethasone at 5:30am on my Wednesday chemo injection day. Last Wednesday evening I started burning when I urinated. I drank a lot of water. Went to bed but couldn’t sleep. It was still burning. Tried many times to urinate because it kept burning. Only trickled. Finally at 4:00am, I found my OTC AZO, took 2 and I finally fell asleep. I have E Coli I was told and am on Sulfamethoxazole-ole-tmp DDs for 5 days. But yesterday the same thing happened at night. Must of gone to bathroom 6 times, but it still burnt. Took otc AZO again, but just weakened the burning. I’ve already taken half of the Sulfamethoxazole…………. I’m guessing it has something to do with the steroid pills I take all 5 at 5:30am. But ????? It’s Thanksgiving and I’m not going to be able to get an answer today, but I will try to get one Friday. I started chemo in June this year. Any one have the same experience?

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Hi @caroljonae, don't you hate it when these concerning health issues come up during the holidays. I'm tagging @gingerw on this message in the hopes that she may have to tips to offer.

Carol, did you have the same symptoms of burning last night? Were you able to get in touch with your doctor this moring? I agree that this needs to be investigated even if the symptoms have subsided.

@caroljonae I am hoping you are feeling better today? Wondering if you have an UTI [urinary tract infection] that is causing the burning sensation. A doctor will usually prescribe the SMZ-TMP twice a day for 3 or 4 days for an UTI. Once I had an UTI that needed a double length of time, but that was my case. Lots of fluids is always a good thing unless you have kidney issues. Some people swear by lemon water, also.
Ginger