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I was diagnosed with a severe UTI 5 days ago, and I do not ...
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I was diagnosed with a severe UTI five days ago, and I do not seem to be getting better. I am currently taking Bactrim twice a day, but I still have terrible abdominal and back pain, pain during urination, a pounding headache, and a fever of 101.5. I also feel very confused and foggy. I have no insurance, and my college's health clinic is closed today. Please let me know if there is anything I can do tonight to start feeling better. I will be scheduling an appointment at the college tomorrow, but I need relief today.

 

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Female, Age: 24, Texas

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antibiotics (Bactrim), Advil, BC powder (alternating every 4 hours), warm bath, rest, lots of water

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July 22 3:01 PM (12 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
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Hi,

Ideally you need a Urine culture and sensitivity test .

Also if you are not responding to the bactrim you may be advised some higher antibiotics like ofloxacin/gatifloxacin .(fluoroquinolone )

Drink plenty of water .

Drink cranberry juice if you are not on any other medications especially blood thinners .

Check this link

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/urinary-tract-infection/DS00286/DSECTION=8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urinary_tract_infection



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July 22 3:05 PM (4 minutes and 48 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr Amit Munjal's Post: Thanks for your help. I didn't want to go to the emergency room today...is it ok for me to wait until tomorrow to seek medical treatment?
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