
Hello Dr. I Am A 55-year-old Female Massage Therapist. 19

Question: Hello Dr. I am a 55-year-old female massage therapist. 19 years ago I had a bladder sling procedure where cadaver tissue was made into a hammock for my bladder. It sometimes takes time emptying my bladder but it has been a very successful fix for a leaky bladder problem. I drink water almost exclusively, eat 1/4 cup dried cranberries almost daily and am active but have put on some weight recently and that tends to increase difficulty emptying my bladder. During a four day CE course in mid January, I felt like my right kidney was adhered to my rib. It was not hot or tender to the touch, but it just kind of felt stuck when I moved. Over two or three weeks, that feeling continued and a tenderness when I would touch my floating rib area on the right developed along with stronger smelling urine. Two weeks ago, I was seen at urgent care (after testing with AZO test strips myself) and diagnosed with a UTI and given Bactrim DS bid x 10 days. After 5days I had no improvement. After 7 days I retested with AZO & was very positive for WBC & nitrite. Should I try another antibiotic? There is no pain urinating or burning, just feel like I’m tight and full thru my lower rib cage at times & it’s still hard to empty. I might sit for 20 minutes and per 4 times or pee, get up and in minutes feel urgent need again. What are your thoughts?
Brief Answer:
You should have your urine cultured
Detailed Answer:
Hi Canadyd,
What you describe sounds like a urinary tract infection. It is possible that the antibiotic you have tried did not work for the specific bacterial strain in your urinary tract. I suggest you have your urine cultured to see the exact bacteria present which can guide choice of antibiotic. If you have fever you should go to the ER.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.
You should have your urine cultured
Detailed Answer:
Hi Canadyd,
What you describe sounds like a urinary tract infection. It is possible that the antibiotic you have tried did not work for the specific bacterial strain in your urinary tract. I suggest you have your urine cultured to see the exact bacteria present which can guide choice of antibiotic. If you have fever you should go to the ER.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have further questions.
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

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