urethritis

[dooey1]

In February, it felt like like razor blades when I was urinating (I am a 38 y/o female).  First I was diagnosed with a yeast infection and treated with diflucan and metrinazole, no better.  I got a second round of treatment and it helped somewhat, but not much.  My Dr. and I both surmised it may have had something to do with the depo shot, as this had been right after my 2nd shot.  I began using probiotics and candex (natural remedies) with some relief.  Then in May it was back with a vengenance.  He then thought UTI, and prescribed Cipro, with minimal results.  I went back in and now Dr. says it's Urethritis.  I took a 1 day 1000mg of zithro and have 4 more days of 100 2x day of doxy to take, but I still have slight burning.  Is this normal and when will I be able to pee without feeling pain???  Do I need something stronger?  Have I had this going on the whole time and maybe was not treating it correctly way back in February?  Should the Doxycycline have made a huge improvement by now, or am I being impatient?  Do I wait a few more days or go back in and ask for something different?  I am so tired of not being able to just go to the bathroom without stressing out about the burning......please help!


This discussion is related to urethritis or chlamydia.

[auntiejessi]

If its a 7 day course, it might take the full 7 days to fully improve.  3 days isn't all that long.

Aj

[dooey1]

I got the urine culture last Wednesday and Monday they reported no  growth.  So, I guess I will call and request the blood test.  I was just figuring with 4 days left on the doxycycline, the burning should be gone by now?

[auntiejessi]

I would by blood test, and make sure he tests your urine for bacteria.  Have him send it out and get cultured.

Aj

[dooey1]

Well, I have the pain every time I go to the bathroom, so I guess I need to call my doctor today.  I am to ask to be tested for herpes, correct?  specifically by blood test?

[webcrawler]

Ask your doctor about the above possibility. If it is herpes, there is medication that can speed recovery and suppress recurrences.

[webcrawler]

You should get tested for Herpes via type specific blood test and a swab the next time you have the pain. It could be a herpetic infection. That would not respond to antibiotics and may recur.