Question: Hi approximately 6 weeks ago ecoli was discovered when a culture was run on a urine sample I provided because blood was discovered in then sample. I had no symptoms as far as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting etc. but my doctor put me on 5 days of macrobid. I had another culture done after taking the macrobid and there was still evidence of ecoli. The numbers were low, however ecoli was still present. I was leaving for XXXXXXX Leone, West XXXXXXX the next day on a medical missionary trip, I'm a pharmacist, so my doctor provided me with another script of macrobid which I completed and then I began a script of SMZ/TMP DS the day after completing the macrobid. I spent 16 days in XXXXXXX Leone and we returned to the US on the 10th of October with virtually no symptoms. It took 2 &1/2 hours to travel 22 miles on a one XXXXXXX dirt road that would make off roaders here in the US look like childs play! Add to that approximately 38 hours of sitting on a plane or in airports and when we finally arrived home I had what felt like gas pain and muscle soreness in the stomach and abdominal area. I still have not experienced any diarrhea, nausea or vomiting and was told to make an appointment with a urologist when I returned which I plan to do. I was just searching for any information as to how this condition might be treated. I'm not incapacitated but the discomfort is annoying. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you