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Tried trimethoprim, nitrofurantoin and cephalexin for uti. nothing has worked so far. i'm allergic to augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and penicillin- what else can i try?
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Infectious dis doc: First the problem may be from inflammation and not infection. 2nd the organ may not be sensitive to these antibiiotics 3rd there may be obstruction or a stone somewhere along the urinary tract. You need to see an infectiious disease and/or urology specialist.
Answered 2/28/2014
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