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07/16/09 06:03 PM

"I'm the one with the UTI since May. Went back to Dr. on Mon. he put me on Macrobid 100 mg one a day for month Still bothering me alot! Any advice? "
Asked By: marsnare  
Category: Kidney Disease

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Still pressure & the feeling of constant having to go! Also when I walk I kinda feel something there.(For lack of a better explanation) Also my numbers have been good. I'm constantly drinking water, etc. Help Please! Thanks!

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10/03/09 02:32 PM

Hi and thanks for writing dLife. Urinary tract infections, as you know can be very uncomfortable and take time to clear up depending on several factors. Keeping well hydrated, and maintaining good blood sugar control is quite important, as you are doing. However, it is important to check back in with your doctor to discuss these symptoms and find out when you can expect to feel better, as well as to see if there are any other reasons for your discomfort. Additionally, it is a good idea to review your medications with your pharmacist to be sure that you are taking them correctly as well as any side effects that may occur, and estimation of how fast the medication should work. Some infections may respond better to other therapies, but this is a decision that needs to be discussed with your physician based on your symptoms and results of tests showing the status of your infection.
Answered By: Janice Baker
Accreditations: B.Sc., MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC
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