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I Have Used Trimethoprim And Sulfamethoxazole For Persistent Epiditimytis, Approx.

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Posted on Sun, 12 Jan 2020
Question: I have used trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole for persistent epiditimytis, approx. 4 weeks with no resolution.

I have uretherits which is new and causing issues urinating. Am I on the correct antibiotic or what other medical procedures should I pursue?

Thank you greatly.
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Have you had urine or swab cultures?

Detailed Answer:
Hi Bmxquantum,

Epididymitis and urethritis sounds like an STD to me. Have you had urine and urethral swabs sends for culture? This will allow a more targeted approach aimed at the specific bacteria. Where I am from, we would treat epididymitis with ciprofloxacin, typically for a few weeks.

Also, have you had an ultrasound?

Looking forward to hearing from you again.
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I Have Used Trimethoprim And Sulfamethoxazole For Persistent Epiditimytis, Approx.

Brief Answer: Have you had urine or swab cultures? Detailed Answer: Hi Bmxquantum, Epididymitis and urethritis sounds like an STD to me. Have you had urine and urethral swabs sends for culture? This will allow a more targeted approach aimed at the specific bacteria. Where I am from, we would treat epididymitis with ciprofloxacin, typically for a few weeks. Also, have you had an ultrasound? Looking forward to hearing from you again.