Have a UTI help!

[mommy2maddi]

So,


I got CDIFF from taking Augmentin in April (two rounds) while pregnant. After one round of Flagyl I have been great. I had a baby one week ago and have developed a UTI with a fever. My doctor wants to put me on Macrodantin (Macrobid) and I was wondering if anyone had luck on this or recurrence? So scared since I dodged so many antibiotics in the hospital. Also, wondering if I can catch CDiff from the hospital visit even if I stayed in my room. Thanks!


Nicole
Mommy to Maddi 1/3/06
Jack 7/7/08

[TheVike]

From my knowledge Macrobid is a quality AB in which directly goes to work on the UT and it is not a big offender at all but make sure you check very thoroughly!?

[Nancy1]

Congratulations on your new baby! Sex? Name? Weight? Hair? Other info? How is he/she doing?

Several folks here have taken Macrobid after cdiff without problems. As TheVike says, it's supposed to be one of the safer ones. See the FAQ section for more about UTI's. There is info about cranberry treatments too.

About your hospital room, you don't know who was in it before you, or how well it was cleaned. Cdiff spores can survive on surfaces for a long time if cleaning isn't thorough. Good luck.

[mommy2maddi]

thanks! He is my little angel! I was sooo excited because I had a "normal" birth this time instead of a c-section and was able to avoid antibiotics. I went this morning and they did a urine test to confirm I have a nasty UTI from the catheder they used while in labor. I am on macrobid. I so hope I do not end up with CDIFF again!