I have a urinary tract infection and I have been taking my antibiotics since Monday at supper. Is it normal that I still have symptoms?

28-year-old womana year ago

I have a urinary tract infection and I have been taking my antibiotics since Monday at supper time. Is it normal that I still have symptoms?

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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Good morning, ma'am,

What antibiotic are you currently taking?

Have any of your symptoms improved?

28-year-old woman · a year ago

nitrofurantoin is my antibiotic and I have only one symptom: I always have to pee

28-year-old woman · a year ago

100mg that I have

28-year-old woman · a year ago

And I still have the urge to urinate even though I've been taking antibiotics since Monday at dinner

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Thanks for the feedback. We can expect an improvement of the symptoms 72 hours after the beginning of the treatment.

If this is not the case or if the situation worsens, I would suggest that the doctor be reconsulted for a culture or re-evaluation of the situation.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

28-year-old woman · a year ago

Is my UTI contagious because my boyfriend had a UTI and I had sex without a condom and then I got my UTI?

28-year-old woman · a year ago

Can you tell me why I have them?

28-year-old woman · a year ago

Or does it have nothing to do with that?

28-year-old woman · a year ago

I would like to understand how I got it when it is not contagious?

Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Although a urinary tract infection is not considered "contagious", the bacteria that cause it can be passed on to your partner (and vice versa) during sex, especially if it is unprotected.

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