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Posted on
Wed, 26 Apr 2017
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Wed, 26 Apr 2017
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Question : i have a urine infection and nothing is healing it ive been on 3 lots of antibiodics starting with t cant remember the full name.
my dr wanted me to try another one but it can brake tendions in ankles and i already have weak ankles so thats out. can you please tell me what else i can try?
my dr wanted me to try another one but it can brake tendions in ankles and i already have weak ankles so thats out. can you please tell me what else i can try?
Brief Answer:
Nitrofurantoin or Amoxyclav
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for question.
If I am right your doctor would have given Trimethoprim+Sulphmethaxole first. The other one which breaks the tendons are Ciprofloxacin group.
I think if the infection is uncomplicated simple cystitis your doctor can try nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg orally twice a day for 5-7days. Alternatively Amoxcyllin plus clavulinic acid 625mg twice a day for 5-7 days is also good option.
Please take this options to your doctor.
Nitrofurantoin or Amoxyclav
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for question.
If I am right your doctor would have given Trimethoprim+Sulphmethaxole first. The other one which breaks the tendons are Ciprofloxacin group.
I think if the infection is uncomplicated simple cystitis your doctor can try nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) 100 mg orally twice a day for 5-7days. Alternatively Amoxcyllin plus clavulinic acid 625mg twice a day for 5-7 days is also good option.
Please take this options to your doctor.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks im allergic to penicillian and the one u said starting with n is what she has given me now only one of the sight effects is broken tendons in the ankles i already have weak ankles. Will i ever get rid of this im peeing my self alot and its embarracing
Brief Answer:
You can use Trimethoprim combination if not allergic to sulfa
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The side effects of the previous antibiotic would not last long. They would not leave long term effects as well. Please do not worry.
Nitrofurantoin is very good drug for UTI, I suggest to continue it. Alternatively you can use Trimethoprim combination which I mentioned.
UTI is simple and easily treatable yet so you should not worry. Anxiety can cause more peeing so stop being.
If you do not have more queries please close our discussion.
You can use Trimethoprim combination if not allergic to sulfa
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The side effects of the previous antibiotic would not last long. They would not leave long term effects as well. Please do not worry.
Nitrofurantoin is very good drug for UTI, I suggest to continue it. Alternatively you can use Trimethoprim combination which I mentioned.
UTI is simple and easily treatable yet so you should not worry. Anxiety can cause more peeing so stop being.
If you do not have more queries please close our discussion.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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