Severe Urinary Tract Infection?? Still No relief :(?

Question

I went to my ob this past tuesday due to what I thought was a UTI. NP confirmed UTI and prescribed Keflex. After day 3 Keflex STILL hadn't kicked in and pain was SO intense I asked for something stronger so they prescribed Levaquin and Pyridium for the pain. Took both at 10:30a on Thursday and by 3:30p still no pain relief. Called pharmacist who said I should be having SOME relief due to the pyridium. Went to Er where they did a bunch of blood work that came back ok, pelvic exam that came back ok. They did however say there is 'a lot' of blood in my urine. They also said there is some sort of fluid that I'm leaking but they don't know from where so they took a culture that takes a few days. I'm on my second day of a 3 day dosage of Levaquin and have exhausted the pyridium and there is STILL intense pain when I urinate. Am I being impatient or have I possibly been misdiagnosed. Shouldn't the symptoms at least be all gone? Am I being impatient? Help

BTW, everyone keeps telling me to drink lots of water. I KNOW that but it is so painful when I go that I'm afraid. :(

Answer 1

Have your OB/GYN prescibe Fluconazole and and exterior ointment. Be sure to be generous with the ointment and keep it clean and covered with the ointment at all times!

Fluconazole 200 mg Tab

Sample illustration only. Your medication may look different. If you have questions, please ask your pharmacist.

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Monograph title
FLUCONAZOLE - ORAL

Phonetic pronunciation
(flew-CON-uh-zole)

Common brand name(s)
Diflucan

Uses
Fluconazole is an azole antifungal medication used to prevent and treat a variety of fungal and yeast infections.

How to use
Take this medication by mouth, with or without food, usually once a day, or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.This medication comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about this medicine.This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, remember to use it at the same time each day as directed.Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow the fungus or yeast to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Missed dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Precautions
Before taking fluconazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other azole antifungal drugs (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole); or if you have any other allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease.Although uncommon, this drug may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.Because kidney function can decrease with age, use caution in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication.This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.Fluconazole passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset/pain, headache, dizziness, or hair loss may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects, seek immediate medical attention: severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, unusual tiredness.A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interactions
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: cisapride.If you are currently using any of these medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting fluconazole.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: amitriptyline, certain anti-diabetic drugs (sulfonylureas such as glipizide, glyburide, tolbutamide), certain benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, midazolam, triazolam), "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), certain calcium channel blockers (e.g., felodipine, nifedipine), carbamazepine, certain COX-2 inhibitors (e.g., celecoxib), certain drugs that affect the immune system (e.g., cyclosporine, tacrolimus), eplerenone, phenytoin, rifamycins (e.g., rifabutin, rifampin), theophylline.

Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: hallucinations, mental/mood changes.

Notes
Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Storage
Store the US product below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom.Store the Canadian product at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

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Answer 2

it sounds like your infection is pretty severe. The blood might indicate that the infection has spread to your kidneys as well. Do you have a fever? Pyridium can help with the pain, but doesn't always get rid of it. Levaquin SHOULD get rid of the infection....then the pain will subside. In the meantime, get some more pyridium. It is available OTC.

One more thing. Disregard the VERY long answer saying that you should be on Diflucan. You have a bacterial infection, whcih diflucan will be completely ineffective against. You might need it later if you develop a yeast infection from the antibiotics, but for now you don't need it.

Answer 3

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Severe Urinary Tract Infection?? Still No relief :(?
I went to my ob this past tuesday due to what I thought was a UTI. NP confirmed UTI and prescribed Keflex. After day 3 Keflex STILL hadn't kicked in and pain was SO intense I asked for something stronger so they prescribed Levaquin and Pyridium for the pain. Took both at 10:30a on Thursday...

Answer 4

I use AZO Standard which most doctors recommend that you can buy over the counter. It helps to stop the burning and pain but can stain your underwear and any clothing, so, you will need to wear a panty liner. Cranberry juice, lots of water and Vitamin C and anything acidic like orange juice helps to rid the bladder of bacteria. Also, taking cranberry capsules 3 times a day helps. This is not a cure-all, but will help until you can get on an antibiotic. Your doctor might also give you a prescription for something like Pyridium, along with an antibiotic, which does basically the same thing as AZO Standard. Also, taking Advil or other ibuprofen helps relieve pain. Taking Vitamin C and/or cranberry capsules as a daily regimen can help prevent UTIs. I wish you the best of luck getting over this. It can make you miserable until it goes away.

Answer 5

I think you need to get back to the Dr. ASAP
If you can't get in to see your OB, do you have a family Dr with Saturday hours? The ER obviously no help. You may need a different antibiotic. Keflex was not on a list that I saw when I googled UTIs. Don't let this go.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000505.htms
Here is where I was looking. This site gives a great deal of info that you can use to educate yourself on this and use for fuel when you go back to the doctor. Good luck

Answer 6

I think u should keep on with the med's. U can go to ur local drug store and buy Uristat by monistat that will aliviate the spasms, and pain during urination. If ur symptoms persist i say make another appointment with ur gynocologist and ask to be tested for std's as well.

Answer 7

one time i had what i and the dr. thought was a uti...so they put me on antibiotics...no relief, in fact...i think it even may have gotten a little worse...after all that pain...turned out it was a yeast infection-with symptoms similar to the uti! so ab's made it worse. you may want to see if monistat doesn't help...

Answer 8

Change from drinking water to drinking
(1) cranberry juice
(2) pomegranate juice

Answer 9

Go to another doctor, a planned pregnancy clinic, or an STD clinic.

Sometimes they will check you out free or for a small donation.

Answer 10

If you have badly harsh acne on your face or on your neck then you must attempt Walden' program

Answer 11

try some cranberry juice too and some chamomille tea
stop drinking milk for awhile