Fells like UTI but test is negative

Posted by dustycat52 @dustycat52, Sep 24, 2023

At least once a year I get symptoms of a UTI but the tests are negative. This time the test shows nitrates but the other parts of negative. I’ve been on nitrofurin five days and don’t feel a lot better. I don’t have burning when I urinate but I have pelvic and low back pain, lightheadedness, and just don’t feel great.Anyone else had a similar experience? I have a history of UTIs.

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dustycat52 | @dustycat52 | Sep 27, 2023

In reply to @ch47 "So sorry…I have seen my PA so many times, for so many pelvic issues, she always..." + (show)

The issues never seem to end!

ch47 | @ch47 | Sep 27, 2023

Ps silly question,
Is this a urologist office or a walk-in clinic? If walk-in, maybe you could hook up with a urologists office? I’m not sure if they do dilation outside of a hospital or urology office…

dustycat52 | @dustycat52 | Sep 27, 2023

In reply to @ch47 "Ps silly question, Is this a urologist office or a walk-in clinic? If walk-in, maybe you..." + (show)

I live in the middle of nowhere. I go to a health clinic. We have to travel quite a distance to see specialists.

ch47 | @ch47 | Sep 27, 2023

In reply to @dustycat52 "I live in the middle of nowhere. I go to a health clinic. We have to..." + (show)

😱 to your distance from health care…

maybe you could see a specialist once, to see if the dilation would be recommended. Then you would know if it helps and if the trip is worth it…

My Urologist treats at the visit-I don’t have to come back for treatment.

I am hoping and praying for your comfort

dustycat52 | @dustycat52 | Sep 28, 2023

In reply to @ch47 "😱 to your distance from health care… maybe you could see a specialist once, to see..." + (show)

Your comments made me realize that too many times I am rushing through urination and need to slow down. M,probably not emptying my bladder all the way. Raising four children and working as a second grade teacher I was always in a hurry to pee and not be in a bathroom. So now I’m slowing down! Thanks so much for the suggestions. I bet this is part of the,problem!

ch47 | @ch47 | Sep 28, 2023

In reply to @dustycat52 "Your comments made me realize that too many times I am rushing through urination and need..." + (show)

Yes!!! My issues started I believe, when I started my business in late 20’s, when I would not go when I needed to and then would be in a rush, always, and most likely did not empty fully. Also, stress can cause these issues-I had 25 employees and there was never any stress 🤣🤣🤣
I hope that this helps you-such a simple thing can cause sooo many problems…
Good luck and I will be thinking about you!

dustycat52 | @dustycat52 | Sep 28, 2023

In reply to @ch47 "Yes!!! My issues started I believe, when I started my business in late 20’s, when I..." + (show)

I think this could definitely be contributing to my UTI’s.

Lauri - teach3foru@yahoo.com | @teach3foruyahoocom | Oct 6, 2023

In reply to @ch47 "Will look this up-never heard of it…" + (show)

Unfortunately, nor have most doctors. Apparently it used to be mixed in with an MS diagnosis but have now identified it as a rare autoimmune disease on its own. If interested, you can go to projectmog org.

ch47 | @ch47 | Oct 6, 2023

Just read about MOGAD…I had never heard of it. Simple blood test-talk to primary or doctor treating bladder issues?
I will have to read up on the meds used to treat…