Bladder Infection

[AndrewPGeorge]

I have got a infection in the bladder that has been there for three weeks now and ive been on three different antibiotics but it will not touch the infection in clearing it up and it is very pain full.

[SusieJo1948]

AndrewPGeorge I know all about bladder infections every time I get one I get really sick go off my rocker have to go in hospital usually get pnomonia at same time. Maybe your not getting right antibiotic. My Dr does culture to find out what kind of infection so they can give me right antibiotic. Are you drinking plenty of water. I,d ask Dr if he,s giving you right antibiotics. I feel for you been there. susiejo1948

[Carol53]

Hi sorry I know how bad it is what is your doctor doing for you maybe AaE could help more even if it's pain relief better ones than paracetamol or more antibiotics sorry not much help hope you get it sorted

[AndrewPGeorge]

All my GPs doing is ask some questions and check witch antibiotics I have been taking and they give me a stronger to counter act it but is still no good for me.

[1130VRSCA]

Drink lots and lots of clear fluids to flush the system..

Plus anti biotics of course..

[Emma2017]

Hi Andrew, I would keep going back to your GP and ask for a referral to a specialist or at least some other basic tests like X-ray of the bladder etc. It could become chronic otherwise. Good Luck.

[Mary-intussuception]

What antibiotic have you been presribed?

Are you checking your temperature regularly? (remember to add 1 if taking underarm). If it rises a lot, I would go to A&E.

My husband needed Intravenous Antibiotics.

[AndrewPGeorge]

I’ve been to GP to get a checkup and he says he won’t give me any antibiotics until I’ve done a urine sample to find out the culture that is in my bladder.

And I’ve got to have it cleared by the end of this month as I’m having a operation on my bladder.

[Mary-intussuception in reply to AndrewPGeorge]

I don't understand why GP hasn't had urine tested before now?

If you collect and early morning sample and take in as soon as they open, (I assume GP gave you the form) then you should get the results within a couple of days. This will say what the infection is and what antibiotics it is sensitive to.

However, if you develop high fever, I would go to hospital. Or see GP as emergency/same day appointment and take another sample in to him.