I have tested positive for urinary tract infection for 2 years, does anybody know wny?

Question

My doctor said that its positive so it could be a uti, or a bladder infection or cystitis or my kidney's, so he's not sure without me getting further testing, i don't have insurance and they want to do so many tests, I have neither the money nor the time off from work to keep getting all of the testing they want, but if it does go away it comes right back, at one point he wanted me to go in the hospital for kidney failure because I also have trouble urinating, sometimes I can't even go one time a day, when I do, i have to push and concentrate really hard to go, also I am retaining about 30lbs of extra fluids that is driving me crazy, i went from a size 1 and 3's to 7's and 9's i feel fat, swollen, bloated and crazy from it, can anybody help, also I am extremely thirsty all of the time, my normal body temp is 97. I have taken the cipra, levaquin and several other antibiotics none work...please help anybody?

Answer 1

These could all be signs of SERIOUS conditions. You simply must find a way to get the tests done. You could have any number of terrible conditions that are causing you harm every day that goes by withtout proper treatment.

Please go to the doctor and get the tests done. Explain your financial situation and see if he/she can recommend someone or some agency to help you get the testing done for reduced amounts.

Answer 2

Hmm, it's strange that the antibiotics you mentioned haven't worked, because they have both worked for me when I had recurrent UTIs. That tells me that something more serious might be going on. I'm not a medical professional, but I've had end stage renal failure, dialysis, a nephrectomy, and a transplant so I tend to know alot about that part of the body. My recommendation is that you get a urinalysis and sonogram of your kidney/urinary tract/bladder to see if something is wrong. It sounds like something unhealthy is going on with your body. And I don't mean this to sound harsh, but tough **** if you don't have time or money. Take the time and money! It will be a hell of alot worse if you find out later on down the road that something is wrong with you and you could've done something about it earlier. And besides, the tests aren't that bad and don't take a tremendous amount of time. Trust me, I know. I had to miss most of my junior year and a quarter of my senior year of high school because of all my problems. Now, I take about 20 pills a day and I'm only 19. Anyway, go to the doctor and get the tests done. I like to take cranberry pills because they can help prevent UTIs and contain alot of antioxidants. Sorry if that was harsh, but it is a hard reality. I do hope you feel/get better!

Answer 3

apply for Medicaid but in the mean time drink cranberry juice or buy the pills if you don't like the taste of it also they sell UTI pills at a drug store they do help as well you will pee a deep orangish color but its worth is. You still need to see a doc. though you r having it way to much there could be other reasons for this. You can get them from having different sex partners as well. Drink a lot of water to try to flush your system.

Answer 4

Our local hospital has this program for free care for individuals without insurance. You could apply for that. Sounds like you may have cysts that are blocking your urine flow, causing infections. If left untreated, your not going to get any better. If the hospital can not help you, ask them what else you can do. One thing with medical care, even if you have to pay, I'm sure they would allow low payments. Most likely though, you would be eligible for assistance. Good luck and take care of yourself.

Answer 5

Go apply for medicaid-get to the doc and get well. You obviously cant wait much longer so do it now'

Answer 6

Contact your county health organization. They can provide you with information. Hope that you feel better.