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Have neurogenic bladder and with a catheter im with uti but nothing seems to be helping im in extreme pain with antibiotics for a few days took pain relief medication specific for uti but nothing is working what can i do?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

It can be difficult to get rid of bladder infection with Cath in place. Discuss with your team. If OK with team drink more fluids to keep flushed out. Discuss.

Answered 6/3/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Patient with permanent foley catheter for neurogenic bladder frequently suffers from recurrent bladder infection with resistant organism(s) because you were treated for UTI frequently in the past. Your symptoms persist for a few days with antibiotic and presumably pyridium (?) for pain so likely the current antibiotic is ineffective. You need a urine culture, stronger abx, new catheter and fluid.

Answered 6/4/2022

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You need to see a Urologist and be switched from indwelling cath to intermittent self-catheterization (which is easy). Get old catheter removed, drink plenty of water. For pain have your Urologist Rx something till you get better. Hope you feel better.

Answered 6/4/2022

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