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probably for a year or so i have been diagnosed with a uti and bv sometimes together but most of the time separately every single month. i went weds to the walk in clinic she gave me cipro for my uti instead of bactrim like i normally take then fri i returned back to the walk in clinic with bv she prescribed me flagyl and diflucan one to take immediately and the other at the end of my antibiotics. i took the last dose of cipro sunday morning and today i feel like i still have a bladder infection. I have one sex partner since 4 months ago. 2 month ago i decided to rule out stds. all my results came back negative. only bv and uti results are showing positive every month. ive taken probiotics and rephresh ive tried flagyl long term. i urinate before sex and after no tight clothing no new laundry soap or shower soap no douche post hysterectomy no tampons or pads/liners. help i feel like im going crazy
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
* So far as symptoms narrated here, there seems low immunity giving recurrent infection.
* Guidelines at present
- Local area care with sitz bath of Betadine or gentian violet.
-complete course of antibiotics as per the vaginal swab, urine culture report only.
- Avoid vaginal sex till complete recovery.
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids.
- Keep blood sugar under control.
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How Can UTI And Vaginal Infection Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * So far as symptoms narrated here, there seems low immunity giving recurrent infection. * Guidelines at present - Local area care with sitz bath of Betadine or gentian violet. -complete course of antibiotics as per the vaginal swab, urine culture report only. - Avoid vaginal sex till complete recovery. - Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids. - Keep blood sugar under control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.