I was diagnosed with cystitis (bladder infection) a couple of weeks ago during which, I went to the urinals too often and felt irritating sensations around my abdomen as well as sensitivity on the tip of my penis. I was prescribed levofloxacin (500mg/2 times daily) and vitamin C (500mg/2 times daily) for a week. But I only felt better occasionally and after a week the doctor had my blood and urine tested again yesterday and found that they were both in normal condition. But today I noticed that I have been to the urinals more often than normal, as if the problem hasn t really changed much. I also began feeling irritated by the sensations and the unstoppable urge to urinate. I am afraid to take levofloxacin again, because after over a week of using it I began to feel pain on my tendons. What am I supposed to do now?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This seems drug resistant urinary infection, which can be possible in case of sterile pyuria.
Change of antibiotic, urinary alkaliser, prophylaxis with antifungal medicines will support best.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Suggest Remedy For Cystitis
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This seems drug resistant urinary infection, which can be possible in case of sterile pyuria. Change of antibiotic, urinary alkaliser, prophylaxis with antifungal medicines will support best. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel