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Is it okay to use a tampon while i have a uti? i just got my period as i had to stop taking my birth control in order for the uti antibiotics (nitrofurantoin) to work?

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yes you can wear your tampon and take your macrodantin

Answered 12/17/2021

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I just finished taking nitrofurantoin for a uti caused by e. faecalis in my urine culture. I just got my period but I am wondering why I feel this burning rough sensation down there? Even while not urinatin.Could it be the ph balance being off?

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May 10th I started taking nitrofurantoin for a uti today will be my last day of taking the pills but there is still light blood in my urine? No burning or pain when pee I did take a plan b may 7th which did make my period come on early for 4days?

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