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Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI)

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: May 21 9:35am | Replies (143)

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@lacy2

oh did a search and found my own comments, happens all the time, half way through Keflex 4th day and the diarrhea from it started today, after 10 usual soft bms then the diarrhea and boy does it sting, i put vaseline on those makeup pads and put there but five minutes later back on the toiled, even had a half shower and of course now a load of laundry in and its been a long day for this 79 year old; was up 3 hours last night with the burning face that doesnt seen to rate high importance, mentioned it in june and 2 months later nurse made appt for dermatologist in januray.. along with other things gets me down... i KNOW lots of people worse off, incliuding my hsuband who was in icu couple of weeks ago re previous heart surgery 2 yrs ago... so much stress but i ususally take anti diarrhea meds but not allowed with antibiotic... cant these non life threatening problems cause so much pain and suffering as daily my list grows.... low pain tolerance.. but at last have washer/dryer lots of old clothses .. gotta look onthe good side but soooo hard to do and every once in a while just have to vent .. lying here the bowel issue is so strong it gives me spasms in vagina and bladder - neighbours must wonder what is going on in here! honestly, its days like this, well 3 yrs of it this round, look at tht bottle of sleeping pills and wonder if this will be the night. J.

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Valerie, it sounds like your gut bacteria may be off and antibiotics can certainly do that. I wonder also if you have a little irritable bowel. I’m about your age and I have to watch out for dairy protein and sugar alcohols and sometimes lectins can cause cramps and diarrhea. Check out lectins and see if that could be aggravating you tummy. Do hang in there. We older gals have to be strong and we need to be our own advocates. Praying for you.