Is there a causal relationship between a pilonidal cyst and urinary tract infections? I had a burst fracture of my L1 resulting neurogenic bowel and bladder in 2001. I perform CIC 5-6 daily. I ve dealt with the occasional UTI since quite well. A few months ago, I ve developed UTIs which keep coming back. I m allergic to PCN and Bactrim. Cipro and Macrobid are no longer effective. Even with IV antibotic treatment, Invance, they can t stop the UTIs from recurring almost immediately, if they ever go away at all. About the same time this started, I also developed a pilonidal cyst for which I m having surgery this week. I m hoping the removal of this cyst, which none of my doctors paid much attention to until recently when I went to see my family doctor specifically for it will help with final elimination of my UTI.