help :(

[Kimbad1990]

I have had symptoms of a UTI since 31st October. I had Nitrofuration twice at the start of all this and things started to settle until I had a bath. I was then given 7 days of trimethoprim- I felt no real difference with this. Dipstick tests never really show infection so 3 urines have been sent to lab since this started and I consistently have Red blood cells. I have had blood tests to check kidney function and they were all fine. I have been told to try Pivmecillinam- has anyone tried this anti biotic before? I have health anxiety and hate trying things I haven't tried before. I am also waiting for a phone call off the GP tomorrow and I think they'll send me for an ultrasound. But it's all so confusing, one doctor said this is not a UTI while the other one said it's a lingering uti and the Pivmecillinam should help clear it and another doctor mentioned interstitial cystitis.

As I said I have health anxiety and GAD so all of this is really worrying me. Does this sound familiar to anyone else? Thanks I’m advance!

[soppysokes]

can only suggest dont take baths! shower instead if at all possible and use no perfumed or scented products. There are products with perfect ph levels for intimate areas.

[Coco51]

Sounds familiar. How are you getting on now? I've read on this forum that Pivmicillinam apparently is not antibiotic just makes a more acid environment that bacteria don't like. Worth checking.