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I have a uti and have been on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for a little over a week. had to hold it coming home from work. soon as i went, pain in kidneys. feels swollen.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

UTI: Need more info but you could be having either a reaction to the antibiotic which contains sulfa, or the UTI is more severe than initially assumed. See a doctor and get yourself looked.At.

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Answered 8/25/2015

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A member asked:

I have a uti and have been on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for a little over a week. had to hold it coming home from work. soon as i went, pain in kidneys. feels swollen.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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