UTI Symptoms but Not a UTI, Not a STD, then what is it?

[jacks121]

Hello, I'm a healthy 22 year old female with no history of STI/STDs. Twice recently, however, after intercourse I obtained what I thought to be a UTI. Bladder/lower abdominal discomfort, frequent urges to urinate (but often unable to actually to do so, or very little would come out), burning at the opening of the urethra when peeing, etc. I have had UTIs before, so I figured this was what it was, and went to my doctor for antibiotics. However, I was told that there was no sign of any bacteria in my urine sample, even after culturing it (along with no STDs, no pregnancy, and all those other commonly assumed causes when a 22 year old sexually active female is involved in just about anything in the medical community). They gave me antibiotics anyway, since i was in extreme discomfort, along with some pill resembling AZO (over the counter bladder numb-er). I took the full course, but the discomfort did not go away for another week or so. When I tried to have sex again, nearly a month later, this happened all over again. I've never experienced anything like this before, and I'm really at quite a loss. It's upsetting and certainly disrupts and affects my quality of life. What could this possibly be?

[Kellso]

Hello I  feel your pain. Iwas suffering the exact same symptoms  from oct 17 to Feb 18 and was in despair.  It turns out I had so many antibiotics that my system  was wiped out of good bacteria.
After 2 specialists and doc appointments I did some research.  I started taking a probiotic bio cult pro cyan. Bout £15 for 45 tablets.  I have been symptom free now for 7 weeks. Could  recommend them high enough. I am  a new woman.
Worth a try!!

[georgygurl]

Get your urethra stretched. I had it for years and had a baby vaginally 19 yrs ago, never had one again till last week. I think I have a prolapse though. It sucks

[Mander95]

OP, did you ever find out what was wrong? I have a urologist appointment tomorrow for the same exact problem.

[Aedens]

I have lot of the same problems I have had a Dr. Tell me you might be  just sensitive
Tampons could cause this problem. I uselly get the unscented ones cause they give me a uti in the pass. Don't wear tight clothing and wear cotton underwear so you can breath.

Also if you are using condoms for birth control I found out real quick that they were the cause of my uti had to change the brand plus you could be allergic to them. I had no uti for about two years and now my uti have started coming back again for some reason. I figure I need to change my tampons again to different brand.

Hope this helps.

[Chi279]

I had these issues for about 10+ years throughout my 20's. Often antibiotics did nothing and I'd have symptoms again the next month. I finally saw a uro gynocolgist and found out I had Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Tight muscles that required special but easy physical therapy. The women that do this therapy are amazing and have changed my life. No surgerys and no more useless antibiotics. More women have pelvic floor issues than they realize and it leads to all of these symptoms that mimic a UTI. Please ask your doctor about this! I am no longer stressed about my sexlife or day to day discomfort. Hope this helps someone!

[Savy1999]

I'm a 17 year old female I keep getting utis all the time I hate it so much it hurts so bad all I can do is sit and cry I always feeling burning when I pee and alot of discomfort and pain this started happening after being with my boyfriend for 3 months weve been together for 1 year and 6 months now and I keep getting them antibiotics aren't helping anymore I'm see a urologist but he doesn't even know what's going on I just want this to go away forever so I can have a Normal life again I'm so sick of this I can't go any where I cant sleep does anyone know what could be happening to me