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UTI Gram Negative Bacteria

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Nov 24, 2023 | Replies (31)

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@lacy2

....sorry if a stupid question, but do you have symptoms with the diagnosis, and is it a family doctor who is doing the testing or a Lab? Several times i was told had uti and i had not done a “clean catch” sample an took so many antibiotics got c.diff. I sympathize with you, I get then often but also have bowel incontinence and its a job in itself keeping area clean.... i gave up baths and sitz baths; use separate “face cloths” and towels, still get uti’s but not as often and take the sample in the container at home after a shower and take it right to the lab. However, last time i discovered the messenger service doesnt get the specimen from where i live to a larger city 4 hours away until next day! I was so upset. So now i ask to take urine sample to local hospital lab which tests on site. Just some suggestions/ideas... J.

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@lacy2 Yes, I always have symptoms. The symptoms that I have are the reason I head to the doctor for a urine culture. My problem is recently when I get a UTI. It’s a gram negative. That’s almost impossible to get rid of. That’s a great idea to do the samples at home and take them in yourself. I’m going to ask about that. I really hate using public restrooms. Especially at a medical facility where only sick/contagious people are using them. I have an appointment with my urologist next week. I’m going to ask her about bringing home cups for samples. Thanks for the great idea.