Oh when I still had my menstrual cycle...I got UTI all the time! I had hysterectomy and they stopped. My cycles were extremely heavy and horrible!
August 23
Recurring UTIs can be really frustrating, especially with kidney disease in the mix. It's worth having an honest conversation with your doctor about why the same antibiotic keeps being prescribed if it doesn't seem to be working long-term.
Here are some things worth discussing with your care team:
- Request a urine culture — Show Full Answer
Recurring UTIs can be really frustrating, especially with kidney disease in the mix. It's worth having an honest conversation with your doctor about why the same antibiotic keeps being prescribed if it doesn't seem to be working long-term.
Here are some things worth discussing with your care team:
- Request a urine culture — This test identifies the exact bacteria causing the infection and which antibiotics will actually work against it, rather than guessing
- Ask about antibiotic resistance — Repeated use of the same antibiotic can cause bacteria to become resistant to it over time
- Mention all medications and supplements — Some can interact with kidney function or affect how well antibiotics work
- Ask about a referral to a urologist or nephrologist — A specialist may help identify why UTIs keep recurring
It's also important to know that certain antibiotics, like trimethoprim, can raise potassium levels in people with kidney disease. This is something your doctor should be monitoring closely.
Don't hesitate to advocate for yourself — asking for a second opinion or a specialist referral is completely reasonable when something isn't working.
August 18
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