Question 1

how do i know if my uti is gone or will it come back and get worse?

Accepted Answer

Culture: Get a urine culture after completion of the precribed course of antibiotics.

Question 2

can you get pelvic scarring from untreated uti?

Accepted Answer

Not typically : Unless very severe.

Question 3

what are my chances of getting a worse uti if i leave a potential one untreated but drink lots of water?

Accepted Answer

UTI treatment: Water does not kill the bacterium causing a UTI, antibiotics will. See a physician, have your urine cultured and get started on an antibiotic.

Question 4

been taking clindamycin 300 for uti. took last dose today but i still have the urgency after i just went. did the meds not work or it get worse? help?

Accepted Answer

Call doctor: It is possible that the medication did not cover the organism responsible.  Call your doctor with your symptoms, if a culture was done they can also verify antibiotic susceptibility.  I hope you feel better soon!

Question 5

if you don't use the antibiotics to get rid of a uti then will it be worse for you when your older?

Accepted Answer

UTI: Untreated UTI is never a good ideea. Not only the discomfort caused by this but also there is a chance of infection progressing into your body causing kidney problems, generalized infection. The simple UTI should always be treated:)).

Question 6

can you have sex with a uti and while your on antibiotics? and will it get to the partner. also will it make the uti worse?

Accepted Answer

NO SEX: while you have a UTI- yes it can worsen or spread your infection.

Question 7

i take famotidine to reduce acid as i have barretts. i also get utis. i believe that hiprex makes the urine more acidic. can hiprex make barretts worse by introducing more acid into my system as they are both pills which go via the oesophegus?

Accepted Answer

Barrett's: No, Hipprex should not affect the barrett's. As long as you do not feel any worsening of reflux or acid coming up after taking it, it should be fine. Continue with famotidine and follow the precautions for reflux and gastritis with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Also stay well hydrated with water.

Question 8

lower abdo pain, urinating a tiny amount very often, pain when i wee & blood in wee which is getting worse. i often get utis but never this bad?

Accepted Answer

Frequent UTI's: It seems you have another uti. People with recurrent uti's need to be evaluated by a urologist to see if they have an obstruction of their urinary outflow tract. A renal ultrasound will be done. If that does not give the answer of why you have these frequent uti's, other tests will be ordered. A urologist can give you the a diagnosis and a treatment plan to resolve your problem. Good luck.

Question 9

can i take bactrium and the one dose diflucan (fluconazole) at the same time? will the yeast infection and the uti go away? or will the yeast infection get worse?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Anti-biotics can give rise to yeast confections. therefore, the tablet against the yeast infection would ideally be taken after the course of antibiotic has been completed.

Question 10

i have a uti and ive been taking keflex to treat it. went to the er yesterday for it. i feel worse today and have a fever now. started at 102.4 but now its 100.8. should i go back to the dr or get some rest for now? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: I suspect your urine culture results are not back yet. Keflex should handle urinary bladder infections but not necessarily a kidney infection &amp; that is why we need the urine culture,sensitivity&amp; colony count results. If your fever spikes up, If you develop shaking chills or back pain, go back to the ER. Drink lots of fluids,take Tylenol.

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What are my chances of getting a worse uti if i leave a potential one untreated but drink lots of water?

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Been taking clindamycin 300 for uti. took last dose today but i still have the urgency after i just went. did the meds not work or it get worse? help?

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If you don't use the antibiotics to get rid of a uti then will it be worse for you when your older?

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Can you have sex with a uti and while your on antibiotics? and will it get to the partner. also will it make the uti worse?

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I take famotidine to reduce acid as i have barretts. i also get utis. i believe that hiprex makes the urine more acidic. can hiprex make barretts worse by introducing more acid into my system as they are both pills which go via the oesophegus?

A member asked:

Lower abdo pain, urinating a tiny amount very often, pain when i wee & blood in wee which is getting worse. i often get utis but never this bad?

A member asked:

Can i take bactrium and the one dose diflucan (fluconazole) at the same time? will the yeast infection and the uti go away? or will the yeast infection get worse?

A member asked:

I have a uti and ive been taking keflex to treat it. went to the er yesterday for it. i feel worse today and have a fever now. started at 102.4 but now its 100.8. should i go back to the dr or get some rest for now? thank you?

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