UTI and yeast infection question

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

Ok this isnt my age group but im not getting answers and was hoping you guys could help. I went to the doc today because I knew I had a uti but this is my first yeast infection ever. They gave me Fluconazole for the yeast infection and 250mg ampicillin that I have to take two at a time 3 times a day. My question is does anyone have experience with either of these meds and do they work quickly? I'm super miserable.

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

Thank you!

[slm39]

Oh, and drink lots more water and pee straight away when you need to so the urine does stay trapped and cause an infection. I'm done now! I promise!

[slm39]

I had a UTI at 18 weeks and as well as taking my antibiotics, I had a hot water with half a lemon in it every morning to flush the infection out, stopped using panty liners, only cotton knickers, no strong soaps and I eat an Activia yoghurt every day. I've not had any since and I'm 31 weeks. Sorry this is so long! I hope it clears up soon :)

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

From what I read just now a low dose in your first trimester has shown no adverse effects on the baby. Prolonged use there have been issues with it.

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

I have no idea my OB is who prescribed it so I assumed they would know if it was safe during pregnancy. Now I'm wondering if it is. I already took it earlier tho.

[Liane88930]

I thought fluconazole was not indicated during pregnancy...risk category D????

[Kathy2015]

Im sorry to hear this, either of those is miserable but both would drive me bats. Take the meds. Fluconozole will take a few days to kick in. Antibiotic too. I would drink the cranberry juice and eat the yogurt as well. They can only help.
I'm a huge believer in yogurt.

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

Thank you yes I know I will definitely be taking them. I've had utis multiple times including one that turned into a kidney infection that sent me into preterm labor at 25w with my oldest.this is just a new antibiotic for me I've only been prescribed macrobid before but it no longer works for me and I had to get a shot of rocephin to get rid of the last uti I had.

[heartRNMommyof6]

Take the antibiotics....things could get worse for you and your unborn bundle if the infection gets worse

[heartRNMommyof6]

Those medications should work. Also it helps to eat plain greek yogart. Moisture during pregnancy is very common so try to keep area dry and wear cotton panties.

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

I've had tons of utis and with my first child it turned into a kidney infection and sent me into preterm labor at 25w so not taking the antibiotics is not a risk I'm willing to take.

[Aidensmom12]

Same thing happened to me, I had a bad uti where I had to go pee every 2 minutes. Doctor prescribed me same antibiotic but I refused to take it. I kept on drinking lots of water and cranberry juice, it went away within 4 days. I was miserable tho so I feel your pain.

[Mommy_Daddy_2]

Thank you!

[Peachy1584]

They should work unfortunately it takes a little time. In the meantime drink lots of water, keep the area dry and change undies a lot. Hope symptoms ease soon.X