I've had 2 confirmed bouts of UTI since Jan. with minor amounts (WELL under 10,000) of Klebsiella Pneumonaie and possibly have a 3rd just weeks later. My UTI symptoms have ONLY been some 'over stretched'' sensation after short nap or upon waking. No discolored urine, smell, bleeding, cloudiness. Twice dip sticks showed 'normal' and yet culture showed KP.
I've taken Keflex in normal dosage 1st time. SUPRAX in large doses 2nd time. Doc just gave me Keflex 500 mg 2x's a day last night, for 15 days. Tried Cipro but had hives and explosive diarrhea within 12 hours of 1st dose. Allergic to sulfa.
My only anatomical problem is vaginal thin skin and dryness from aging and chemo (age 63). Atrophied vaginal and vaginal stenosis. Not sexually active since chemo 5 years ago. CT shows no problems. I also have to wear a pad 24 hours a day due to urinary leakage. Now changing (unscented,etc) pads numerous times daily.
One doctor mentioned Bowel Resection messing up intestinal flora permanently! Resection was over 5 years ago. Probiotics and Vit. C (2,000 mg daily) was mentioned but no advice on how much probiotics daily.
I'm afraid of Kelb P since it can be very serious and even deadly if it progresses to kidney. I can't get a straight answer on how to rid my body of this (found in 40 to 80% of normal intestines) and prevent UTI's.
My friend at church died a few months ago after a e coli UTI spread to kidneys then blood stream.
Anyone have any experience with this?