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Had a uti and was put on nitrofurantoin for 5 days on my last day of tablets and i feel so much better but my bladder is so weak is this normal?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

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Weak bladder?: I am wondering what you mean by your bladder being weak. Are you saying that you are leaking urine? It sounds like you may still have a urinary tract infection. Maybe the bacteria you have is resistant to the nitrofurantoin. I recommend you see a doctor for a recheck.

Answered 6/8/2014

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A member asked:

Had a uti and was put on nitrofurantoin for 5 days on my last day of tablets and i feel so much better but my bladder is so weak is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liesa Harte answered

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