This is so frustrating and dangerous. We have a fit-in appointment with another NP this afternoon as DH’s primary PA is not available.
I understand the need for him to be seen again, but a full work up including blood work was done after the last UTI to see if underlying cause could be determined; it wasn’t. The last two were the same organism so I am assuming this one will be as well.
I understand this is unusual in men and it’s important to determine why it continues to happen, but by UTI #3, I don’t understand why he can’t just go to our local affiliated lab and pee in a cup and get started on the ABX that worked the last 2 times. He doesn’t get the usual symptoms and I understand that is typical in the elderly so catching things early is difficult. I also know that jumping on it too early for culture growth is useless.
Obviously a pattern is establishing and I would think getting him started on meds as soon as possible would be better than waiting.
So, questions: does D-mannose or other supplement work for men? It does for me. Should I press for permission to make a quick trip to the lab for a C & S next time so we can avoid the several hour wait and long trip in with a sick husband to see a different NP every time? What do you do?
That may not be the answer.
Be certain microscopic is being done here, because you are correct this is a bit unusual in men. The bacteria may not all be being killed if he isn't taking the antibiotic regularly and ALL of them. He may be STRENGTHENING the bacteria by it being either the wrong antibiotic or not taking all of it.
Good luck, P.
I will also ask about micro. I know his primary is concerned about this and it’s all in his chart so maybe this will spur a sooner appointment than his regularly scheduled one in March (!) We’re really careful about taking the ABX as directed.
Thanks, Alva.
But it wouldn't hurt anything.
Being younger, if I feel a UTI coming on I flush my body for days with water and cranberry juice. And it works for me anyways.
It should be the unsweetened cranberry juice, good brand too. Ocean spray.
Just to reiterate, by no means do I mean not to see a urologist. That's utmost important.
No one has ever recommended any form of preventative but you can bet this time I’m going to ask.
My boyfriend got a UTI in his late 50's. It was extremely painful. They never determined a cause. He now chugs cranberry juice to help prevent them.