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  • #1

    possible UTI

    I went in saw my dr today. (gp) She did the standard urine test. Asks if I had blood in urine before: always. Wants to send out for culture-- It is probably negetive but we shall see. I am hoping it is a infection but I doubt it. I should say that white cell count was fine so the blood is the only thing going on.
    I will find out the end of this week. Sometimes I just wish it is a missed infection for the past 5 yrs bt I know it isn't. It would be so nice if it was just solved just like that.
    mom to 3 wonderful kids


    IC symptoms 7/03,
    hysterectomy 11/04,
    prolapse cervix 7/07
    diagnosed: IC 2007
    IBS 2008
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  • #2
    well my culture came back contaiminated so the nurse practioner left it up to me as to whether I wanted to do another test. I said no. The chances that I have a uti are so slim. I am in a lot of pain right now if it isn't better by next week I will do another test.
    My neighbor just bought the test strips---she has a uti according to the strip so I might get one from her and see what it says.
    mom to 3 wonderful kids


    IC symptoms 7/03,
    hysterectomy 11/04,
    prolapse cervix 7/07
    diagnosed: IC 2007
    IBS 2008

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    • #3
      Sorry that it's not an infection Charmed. How crazy life is for all of us when we're upset that we DON'T have an infection! I know exactly how you feel though, I have had some killer flares and thought this has to be an infection, went in for a culture and nothing! It drives me crazy but honestly I don't even want them to culture my urine anymore because I have a PPO with a really high ded so I get a bill for $28 to pay everytime they culture it! If I did a culture everytime I was flaring I would go broke! I hope you feel better soon, I wish it was just an infection that they had never caught before but we know that this is just life with IC
      Christine



      I have been diagnoised for 6 1/2 years now. I have taken a long break from the ICN but really miss helping out my fellow IC patients and want to get back into posting.
      1st hydro 4/07 showed no visible signs of IC but tons of mast cells in all my biopsy samples which did prove IC.
      2nd hydro 4/13/09 showed dark purple glomerulations and I had a capacity of 450 cc's. This hydro proved that my IC had progressed.
      I have tried every oral medication as well as rescue instills and DMSO.

      I have been lucky enough to see Dr Hanno, the top IC specialist in PA who has told me due to the fact that I have not responded to any "standard" treatments that I have a severe, end stage case of IC with a horrible quality of life (didn't have to tell me that last part!)

      Proud wifey of Shane, mommy to Griffin, and step-mom to Logan and Gage
      Also proud mom to the best Bullmastiff on earth, Claus

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      • #4
        HI! My Urosurgeon/IC specialist puts me on Cipro 500mg for 3 days.....even if the test comes back negative. This always works for me......maybe it would work for you also? Roxie

        Double Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery 8/09
        Unsuccessful MiniArc sling surgery 12/07
        Dx'd Hypothyroid
        Dx'd Chronic Axonal Neuropathy & Myopathy
        June 2007
        Dx'd IC May 2006 (after suffering for 25+ yrs!)
        First Cysto 1979
        First Hydro 1981 (Many treatments since then!)
        Collagin"Durasphere" injections for urethra
        Gall bladder surgery Aug. 2004
        Gastric Bypass Dec. 2004
        Dx'd: Barrett's Esphogus July 2004
        Dx'd: Vaginal Atrophy 2005
        Bladder surgery 2000
        Dx'd: IBS 2000
        Hysterectomy (fibroids) 1999
        Laminectomy 1989
        Dx'd: Degerative Disk Disorder 1989

        For IC I use Elmiron, Elavil and Freeze dried Aloe Vera (it works likes Elmiron, but naturally)and Azo as needed. I also take Zegerid, Randitine for Barrett's Esophagus. (which causes me to have constant yeast infections!)I take Cymbalta for Neuopathy/Myopathy pain. I use the Climara patch for menopause symptoms. I'm on a very strict diet because of the IC, IBS and Gastric Bypass. I take Primal Defense Probiotics and whole food Iron.
        I no longer have the awful urethral pain! I've been using MSM gel now for 4 mo. and haven't had a flare up or the urethra pain.....it's amazing stuff!!:woohoo:

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        • #5
          well i don't know what to do. I did the AZo test strip last night and both patches had small purple. I think i will go buy more strips and do 1 more if it is the same I will go in for another test with dr. I am really in alot of pain this weekend. I haven't had a UTi since I was pregnant in 1999. I have had 2 in my life 1988. 1999. I should say 2 documented infections. thanks
          mom to 3 wonderful kids


          IC symptoms 7/03,
          hysterectomy 11/04,
          prolapse cervix 7/07
          diagnosed: IC 2007
          IBS 2008

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          • #6
            Roxie
            My old uro swore that Cipro had antiinflamatory properties and always insisted I finished them even if the test came back neg...I was bad and never did...they yeast would throw me into a killer flare. I don't know, I guess it was the lesser of two evils. If I truly have an infection, I need to go levaquin or the like. My uti are growing resistant I think

            Erika
            IC diagnosed officially via cysto/urodynamics 1/26/07

            Grade II Endometriosis diagnosed via lap 12/11/07

            "Fall down seven times, Stand up eight."

            "Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think."

            Current Treatments:
            Interstim Since 5/25/07!
            Birth Control

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            • #7
              I have lots of trouble with UTIs. I tend to have other symptoms that I don't have for a flare - low-grade fever, extra tired, extra weepy, etc. A warning for those at-home test strips. If you read the package, most recommend that you have the urine in your bladder for at least two hours (I think) or overnight. That gets awfully difficult when you're not feeling well.

              If you think it could be an infection, you really are probably better off going back to your doctor to have it checked again. Even if you do test positive at home, your doctor will probably want to re-test it anyway.

              No matter what, I hope you're feeling some relief soon.
              ~ Stacey

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              • #8
                I agree that since the specimen was contaminated, you are definately better off to go ahead and drop off another urine sample and find out for sure. Even if the urine strips dont show anything, you still cant be sure it isnt an infection. I have had several UTIs that the dipsticks missed, and they only showed up when the urine was cultured. And if the test strips DO pick it up, then you are going to have go get on abx anyway. So, either way, you are going to have to drop off another culture, so you may as well go ahead and do it.

                I hate that you have been suffering all this time. I just hope that it turns out to be an infection instead of a flare, that way at least then you will hopefully feel better when you start on abx.

                Sending hugs and hope you feel better soon!
                Amy

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                • #9
                  Thanks amy!
                  I had a really bad night. I am experiencing some retention. last night my bladder felt full but only a trickle came out. I was up about 4 or 5 times last night. I know I should do this but to pee i had to lean over on the toilet. I went to my PT appt today and I was able to pee 2 times during treatment! yeah! So I called my dr I am going to run over to lab & do a urine test. They are requesting a dip & culture. My pain this weekend was a 7 and still as high today. I really hate this stupid IC!!!!
                  I just want to be normal again!! Now i am crying! So off I go to do my stupid test!!!!!!!
                  mom to 3 wonderful kids


                  IC symptoms 7/03,
                  hysterectomy 11/04,
                  prolapse cervix 7/07
                  diagnosed: IC 2007
                  IBS 2008

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                  • #10
                    ok i am back now. met my husband for lunch after the trip to the lab. i can call them at about 2 and they will see if my results are back. if they are ready then i will have my drs office call for results.
                    mom to 3 wonderful kids


                    IC symptoms 7/03,
                    hysterectomy 11/04,
                    prolapse cervix 7/07
                    diagnosed: IC 2007
                    IBS 2008

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                    • #11
                      no uti

                      So I called drs office 1st report is normal but they are doing a culture. just my luck
                      mom to 3 wonderful kids


                      IC symptoms 7/03,
                      hysterectomy 11/04,
                      prolapse cervix 7/07
                      diagnosed: IC 2007
                      IBS 2008

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