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Uti wont go away. taken bactrim, then cipro, (ciprofloxacin) symptoms persist. doc is doing urine culture. do you think probiotic or d-mannose would help me?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

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May help, also try: D-mannose is safe & effective for the 90% of uti's caused by e.Coli bacteria, so if you have a UTI caused by an e. Coli strain that is resistant to Bactrim & Cipro (ciprofloxacin) it will help. It is wise to take probiotics to restore normal GI flora during & after taking antibiotics but it will not help your uti. You can try herbs like uva ursi & andrographis while awaiting culture results.

Dr Kandarpa agreed

Answered 8/20/2018

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A member asked:

Uti wont go away. taken bactrim, then cipro, (ciprofloxacin) symptoms persist. doc is doing urine culture. do you think probiotic or d-mannose would help me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Baker answered

Dr Kandarpa agreed

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