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Kidney infection caused by e coli, taking cipro (ciprofloxacin). i still have the uti problems, and awful headches. almost done taking my cipro (ciprofloxacin). ?

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Reevaluation: See your doctor again to be re-evaluated. You need to make sure that the kidney infection has cleared completely. Generalized headaches are common when you are sick from other causes, especially if you are headache-prone.

Answered 11/1/2017

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