WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2001: Re: sistant UTI

Re: sistant UTI

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 15:57:30 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 4 Dec 2001, Hillary wrote: >
>Hi Dr. Wang,
>
>Thanks very much for your advice.
>Can I ask, what is the point of doing the cultures? I thought it was to
>confirm that there really was an infection present...but I've had so
>many UTIs by now that I can recognize them right away. Or is it to
>document exactly which strain of E. coli is causing the problem? And if
>so, how will that help?
>Also, just practically speaking, how can I get cultures done? My UTIs
>are usually so painful that it's as much as I can do to get to the
>pharmacy for antibiotics...I could never wait for an appointment with a
>doctor. Could I save a urine sample and take it to a doctor later for
>analysis?
>I have seen three urologists, all of whom concluded that my UTIs were
>due to sex and not to any existing abnormalities of the urinary tract.
>But I guess I'll keep trying.
>
>Thanks again,
>Hillary

Hillary,

I can try to help here as I have had many a UTI!

Doing cultures will document what type of bacteria you have. Not always will it be e. coli. Also, there are many problems that can mimic a UTI but that isn't what you may have. Interstitial Cystitis and yeast infections are just a couple of things that can mimic a UTI.

Also, when the Dr. is doing the culture, it is best that he get a catheterized specimen. When you do even a clean catch, bacteria from the vagina can get in to the specimen and give a false reading on the culture.

I know it is aggravating to have to keep going back, but if the medications they are giving you are not working, then you need to go back until they find something that works.

-- Robin

-- ~Robin~

List Owner, Chronic Pain Support Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChronicPainSupportGroup

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.

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