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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 hear you! Currently after many doses of various antibiotics, I no longer have UTI infections, but still have the discomfort and urgency you describe. Doctors have recommended estrogen cream, vitamin C, mannose-D, cranberry, probiotics and frankly my problem did not go away.
Latest Rx is myrbetriq (mirabegron) which is ok (maybe 80% comfort ). Reducing/eliminating caffeine and alcohol has helped somewhat. The latest solution I researched was alkaline water with 9.5pH. I am pleasantly surprised with this one as feel better. Good luck! I have had all the tests, cystoscopy, CT scan of urinary tract, and kidney biopsy- no abnormalities. Try and water and I am going for a 3rd opinion with a uro-gyn again.
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@pesharko, @sealover101, @susanna82 and all...Hello, my fellow UTI fighters. I had 5 UTIs last year, and 4 the year prior. With one, I developed sepsis and had 2 IV antibiotic infusions that, with oral Cipro did stop those problems. But, I had repeated infections after that and serious antibiotic side effects that created a more difficult life. I was put on prophylactic antibiotics that didn't work either, as I had severe diarrhea and concerns about antibiotic-resistant reactions.
I took matters into my own hands and decided to take the Cipro for the next infection, but as I developed diarrhea, I took Lomotil and an extra Probulin probiotic I take on advice from my Mayo doctor. I get it online at Research Verified. It works! It solved my decades-long IBD and an extra capsule in the morning with a Lomotil stopped the bad reactions to antibiotics.
I added a daily dosage of an anti-UTI supplement, again from Research Verified. I tried it after checking with my doctor and was told it could help and do no harm. Well, understatement of the year! I take that UTI supplement and the Probulin probiotic daily and I am thrilled...IBD is solved. I have had 1 UTI this year since beginning the UTI supplement.
I can't recommend any of this to anyone else, but I can say it definitely works for me. I have almost no UTIs now and when I do I can take the antibiotics throughout the prescription, always at least 10 days, sometimes 14 days. Never 7 days.
I also have frequent sinus infections. Last year, I had sinus surgery due to an infection in my sphenoid sinus that was severe and didn't respond to any antibiotic. Prior to surgery, I used a nasal saline spray with a special antibiotic added. Since surgery, I use a saline solution with an added steroid solution usually added for lung inhalation. I haven't had a sinus infection since adding the steroid solution. It's a game-changer without the usual steroid side effects.
So, fewer infections and fewer antibiotics overall will hopefully aid in the ability of these medicines to help when needed. And, I'm feeling better and healthier.
May you find help on your crazy health journey. Blessings, elizabeth