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UTI that can't be treated

biblionerdbiblionerd member
in April 2012 Moms
I doubt anyone remembers, but I posted that they found a UTI that I didn't know I had at my first appt when they sent off the culture. I'd been having a LOT of pelvic pain, but I just had a c/s in April, so my OB said it was most likely that. Well, I started taking Keflex and it was giving me horrible chest pains and shortness of breath. So the OB told me to stop and started Bactrim. THAT was freaky. The first time I took it less than 5 minutes later my entire body started itching, my hands, feet, and face got really hot and red. Then my hands and feet felt numb. My tongue started itching. I called my mom to come over because I was ready to go to the ER. By the time she got there it had started subsiding. So I called the OB again and she said absolutely not to take it again. But... those apparently are the only 2 abx they can give, at least in 1st tri. So she said to drink lots of water and avoid sugars and cross my fingers. For probably 3 days I felt great, now the pelvic pain is coming back. She said if my back starts hurting (goes to my kidneys) or I get a fever to call. This sucks. :/
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  • beth6287beth6287 member
    that does suck! i hope you feel better soon!
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  • mrs_j_may_08mrs_j_may_08
    I do remember your post, and I'm so sorry you had such a scary reaction to the Bactrim! That really sucks there is nothing else they can give you. When do they safely consider you in 2nd tri so that you can try something else (or if you are doing that... that seems kind of scary!)?
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  • biblionerdbiblionerd member
    imagemrs_j_may_08:
    I do remember your post, and I'm so sorry you had such a scary reaction to the Bactrim! That really sucks there is nothing else they can give you. When do they safely consider you in 2nd tri so that you can try something else (or if you are doing that... that seems kind of scary!)?
    I don't know. I go back at 12 weeks and I'm assuming either I will have called her before then if it's gotten worse or they'll redo the culture then to check. I'm terrified to take anything else honestly. I think it will be in the hospital parking lot when I do! And the fact that it would be a drug that's only safe when out of first tri would freak me out too. I have no idea what drug that even is, but that makes me uneasy. I'm just HOPING it goes away. I'm drinking so much water, but there's only so much I can drink without wanting to puke it back up.
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  • lizardbits80lizardbits80
    Accidentally lurking from March.... Can you go to a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor? I always go to my acupuncturist for UTIs and am given herbs that are safe during pregnancy, they work like a charm. Just make sure they are licensed... You can private message me for details. Good luck, UTI's are no fun. 
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  • bmalottbmalott
    Im having the same problem. I found out I had a bladder infection in Aug. and I still haven't gotten rid of it. I've been to the ER twice because my doctor told me to go if I felt worse. I was told by my last ER visit that the doctor was giving me the wrong antibiotics for the type of bacteria. I still feel like crap and  I don't want water. I hope this isn't an on going thing throughout my whole pregnancy! I hope you feel better!
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  • loves*green*mlkglassloves*green*mlkglass member
    Sorry you're feeling so crummy. I don't know what type of bacteria is causing your UTI, but can you take Macrobid? Being sick while pregnant stinks. (I have bronchitis and the doctor this morning wouldn't touch me with a 10 foot pole since I'm an OB patient.)
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  • Mattsgirl2121Mattsgirl2121 member
    imageloves*green*mlkglass:
    Sorry you're feeling so crummy. I don't know what type of bacteria is causing your UTI, but can you take Macrobid? Being sick while pregnant stinks. (I have bronchitis and the doctor this morning wouldn't touch me with a 10 foot pole since I'm an OB patient.)
    . Macrobid is usually first line in pregnant women with a uti . I have chronic uti and have a standing order for macrobid since my doc said it's one of the few abx I can take . Luckily I haven't had an infection this pregnancy .
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  • WildcatPrincessWildcatPrincess member
    Interesting, I'm almost positive I was put on Macrobid when I was in 1st tri last time. It was the first time I'd even heard of it, honestly. I hope you can find some kind of relief. Can you take grapefruit seed extract? I've used that for UTIs before (and when I had thrush) - it might not hurt to try.
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  • biblionerdbiblionerd member
    Oh duh... I don't know why I said Bactrim. It was macrobid that gave me the freaky reaction. :(
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  • mamabear0813mamabear0813 member

    imagebiblionerd:
    Oh duh... I don't know why I said Bactrim. It was macrobid that gave me the freaky reaction. :(
    Yeah Bactrim isn't recommended in first tri. I was REALLY curious as to why they gave you that! LOL

     

    Is there a broad spectrum antibiotic that would get it? And also, are the painkillers ok in pregnancy? Last time I was pregnant I hadn't even started having symptoms when I started the antibiotics (they caught it before I even knew!) and so I never got the pain killers, but in the past I've taken some weird pills that make my pee bright orange but take the pain out of the uti completely. I have NO idea if it's safe though.


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  • HeddarcHeddarc

    Man, I'm so sorry you are going thru this.  I am allergic to most antibiotics so I know how much it sucks.  Have you tried Cranberry Supplements?  It's an alternative to drinking cranberry juice and you can get a more concentrated dose.  Hope you find some relief, I had a bladder infection and was given macrobid and was wondering today if it was coming back b/c I was having the same type of back cramping I had with it before. 

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  • loves*green*mlkglassloves*green*mlkglass member
    Ughh, well that stinks. I can sympathesize with not being able to take anything. :(
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  • angiekay84angiekay84 member
    ugh, I hate UTIs!! I feel so bad for you, I'd hate to be told all that....to just WAIT.  I remember your initial post, so I'll be thinking of you! Try cranberry juice or cranberry vitamins, they may help keep the infection from spreading!!
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  • Ximena MXimena M member

    You may want to try parsley tea.  Take dried parsley leaves and make a hot tea out of it.  Drink as much as you can throughout the day, and of course cranberry.   I have never been treated for a UTI and I'm 40.  I'm convinced that it is because the minute I start to feel bad in the bladder region I drink parsley tea.  That is not to say that those who definately have a UTI shouldn't go immediately to the doctor. 

    On top of that like most teachers I have the bad habit of not going to the bathroom all day.  I'm lucky if I go at all during the school day.

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