Might need to take antibiotics, very scared. Please read

[Ismaila]

My UTI, since last night, is not letting up. Actually, it is worse. Pain, burning, cruel urgency to pee, and it feels like knives.

Did any of you take antibiotic ( low offender kind), while being treated for C DIff? And if so, did you relapse? Is Macrobid safe? I am still on Vanco

I am trying my best not to sink to the new low.

[beth22]

Some people, including Bobbie, have taken Macrobid and have not relapsed. I took doxycycline for something other than a UTI and did not relapse. Be sure to ask for a culture to see what the bacteria is sensitive to and then you can see which of those antibiotics are the least likely to cause c difficile.

[Lisa33]

Hi Ismaila - If I were you, I would definitely get a urine sample in to be cultured. It will probably take a couple of days to get the results back, and you really should know what you are dealing with. Macrobid is a low offender for c-diff. See antibiotics by risk level under CDI-Info All You need to Know:

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If you do test positive for a bacteria and need to take an antibiotic, it's probably best to do so while you are still on the vanco anyway. I know if it were me, I would just go and submit the sample because the not knowing would just be creating more anxiety and panic for me.

Good luck,
Lisa

[Ismaila]

Lisa, Thank you so much.

Yes, a complete urine culture is being done, with sensitivity test and all.

I have been drinking enormous amounts of water, which actually was the ONLY thing that eased the pain. Even if there is an infection, but it is not major, I would try to get rid off it with water, little Tylenol for pain ( which was unbearable past 2 days, but not today), and 1 - 2 glasses of water with little Apple Cider VInegar. Allegedly it is less dangerous than drinking Baking Soda, which is also recommended for home remedy for UTI. There are claims that ACV in water can actually cure it, if it did not get past the urethra .

[AllisS]

Water and apple-cider vinegar aren't going to make a dent in a UTI.

[Ismaila]

Maybe - or maybe not. Unless you are a doctor, and even then, I am not sure that anybody can say for sure. It works for many women.

I know that my symptoms eased significantly, though. I am NOT going to take antibiotics if I have no symptoms.

[roy]

Many people use cider vinegar as a cure all.
Its one of those "cant hurt might help" things.
If it works for you take it!
I prefer my cider by the pint though:-)

[Ismaila]

Thank you Roy, I think for us here, on the forum , nice words of moderate encouragement are always welcome.

The fact is that the internist told me today that the medical community is looking into some other options , other than immediately prescribing antibiotics for even mildest forms if UTI.

Although he was being cautious with words, I understand what he was saying to me. I have known him for years.

[Lisa33]

I hope you don't need the antibiotics. I totally understand your fear, as I've dealt with that fear not too long ago when I thought I had bacterial tonsillitis. It turned out to be viral, but it still scared the you know what out of me. I am one to always try natural remedies that have shown benefits. If something other than an antibiotic can help, and it can't hurt you, why not try it. I have heard a lot of great things about apple cider vinegar as well. Continue to drink gallons of water and cranberry. I'm glad you got cultured though.

Hope these UTI symptoms start to ease up for you.
Lisa