Possible UTI

Re: Possible UTI

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  meggyme member

  December 2018

  knottie0cca635fecca49a2 said:

  So at the end of November, I was tested for a uti and since I had a trace of bacteria I started meds. Culture came back negative so I stopped meds.
  
  Yesterday I was tested again and small trace appeared. They prescribed meds again but I don’t get the culture until Saturday morning. Should I start the meds? Or wait it out?
  
  They said it was a small trace and only on one part. One came back negative.
  
  

  Since I’m so anxious my doctor said I could wait until I get the official results but I’m thinking so much about it. 

  I'm guessing that these meds are antibiotics. If you are prescribed antibiotics, take them until you run out. Stopping them early because your symptoms go away leads to antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria, and also means you could need different/stronger medication the next time if that particular strain is not killed off completely. If your doctor said that you can wait, then trust their medical professional or get a second opinion. Do not trust opinions of internet strangers over that of a trained doctor that knows your medical history.

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  kiki75 member

  December 2018

  meggyme said: *snip* Do not trust opinions of internet strangers over that of a trained doctor that knows your medical history.

  
  
  
  
  The internet is the land of things like the cinnamon and Tide Pod challenges. If you trust these people more than your doctor, you need a new doctor.

      

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