Question 1

i'm pregnant and have a uti.  the medicine i was prescribed makes me very sick and i stopped taking it. is there any other medicines i can take?

Accepted Answer

Abx : You should call your Ob doc right away. The fact that you are sick needs to be looked at and also they can help you find an alternative choice. All infections in pregnancy need to be treated.

Question 2

can flu like symptoms be caused by a uti? i have a super public catheter and feel so ill. i do have a uti hot n cold flushes?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Septicemia can cause fever, chills. Please go to an urgent care center, your usual doctor or emergency room for a urine culture and studies.

Question 3

taking amoxicillin for a sinus infection and now have a uti.  i'm taking ciproflaxin for it. my husband will be here thurs.& i don't want to be sick?

Accepted Answer

Continue meds: The Ciprofloxin will work promptly, assuming the bacteria is sensitive to that antibiotic. If your symptoms don't improve within 1-2 days, contact MD, you then would need a urine culture and sensitivity with likely a new antibiotic.

Question 4

i have a uti. if it turns into a kidney infection or sepsis ill know right? like u don't just drop dead their are major symptoms?

Accepted Answer

There are warnings..: You would develop fever and start to feel quite unwell. With a kidney infection you would also most likely have low back pain. You would not just drop dead. However, if you develop these symptoms, seek help right away.

Question 5

how can you tell if you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Some common symptoms: Common symptoms of uti: burning on urination, urgency, increase frequency, bladder/lower pelvic pressure, nocturia (night-time urination), maybe change of color and odor of urine etc..So, if you have any of these sypmtoms, consult doc for an evaluation/treatment. Otc med such as Azo can help reduce the discomfort, but won't treat the infection itself. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 6

can you have a uti without symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not all utis are associated with symptoms, even in an otherwise 100% healthy person. Many people with neurogenic bladder dysfunction can have completely non-symptomatic utis. Some people mistakingly think that urinary malodor is not a symptom, whereas it can be a symptom of a uti.

Question 7

how do you know for sure if you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Or a walk in clinic for a urinalysis and a urine culture.

Question 8

what causes the lower pain when you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: The infection usually causes an immune response in our body and inflammation occurs.

Question 9

is it ok to have sex while you have a uti ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is ok, but it may simply be uncomfortable for you.

Question 10

can you use a tampon while you have a uti?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can. Make sure you change the tampon often. Keep things dry and drink plenty of fluids
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I'm pregnant and have a uti. the medicine i was prescribed makes me very sick and i stopped taking it. is there any other medicines i can take?

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Can flu like symptoms be caused by a uti? i have a super public catheter and feel so ill. i do have a uti hot n cold flushes?

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Taking amoxicillin for a sinus infection and now have a uti. i'm taking ciproflaxin for it. my husband will be here thurs.& i don't want to be sick?

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I have a uti. if it turns into a kidney infection or sepsis ill know right? like u don't just drop dead their are major symptoms?

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How can you tell if you have a uti?

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Can you have a uti without symptoms?

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How do you know for sure if you have a uti?

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What causes the lower pain when you have a uti?

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