I’m a 55 year old male who was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes two years ago. Since then I have been on Metformin 500mg tablets which I take twice a day.
Since the beginning of May, I have had a recurring Urinary Tract Infection (burning sensation when I urinate), a high temperature and a general feeling of being unwell. I wake up two or three times during the night, soaked with sweat. I went to see my GP and traces of blood and protein were found in my urine. The doctor prescribed a 7-day course of Amoxicillin 250mg and although these seemed to help bring my temperature down, I was still experiencing discomfort when passing water. My doctor prescribed a further 5-day course of Amoxicillin 250mg.
By the end of the second course of antibiotics the burning sensation seemed to have subsided. The practice nurse tested my urine on and confirmed that my infection had gone. However I wasn’t convinced that it had completely gone away because my urine still seemed to be very strong and smelly at certain times of the day.
My blood pressure has also been high since the onset of these infections. My GP has put me on Ramipril 2.5mg.
Another urine test two weeks later showed that my UTI had returned. This time, my GP prescribed a 7-day course of Trimethoprim 200mg. Initially these seemed to clear the infection but within three weeks of finishing the course, my UTI was back. The practice nurse suggested I ask my doctor to refer me to a Urologist. This I did but unfortunately had to wait two months for an appointment. In the meantime I was prescribed another 7-day course of Trimethoprim 200mg.
When I eventually saw the Urologist, he examined my prostate, which he said seemed to be ok, but arranged for me to have a PSA blood test. In addition to this I have had an Ultrasound Scan. Incidentally, at the time of my appointment I was once again feeling unwell. I asked the Urologist if he could prescribe something. He said something about there being a particular drug he’d like to prescribe but unfortunately it would mean I would have to come off Metformin for five months, so he decided it best under the circumstances not to prescribe anything.
The worrying thing is that every time my UTI returns it seems to come back with a vengeance. Last week my GP prescribed yet another 7-day course of Trimethoprim 200mg and I fear that my infection has built up a resistance to these particular antibiotics. To be fair they have cleared up my water infection but I still have the high temperature and the night sweats. Another worrying aspect is that my stools have been watery during this latest episode.
During the next two weeks I’m scheduled to go into hospital for the day to have a CT scan of my abdomen. A few days later I’m scheduled to go into hospital for a flexible Cystoscopy, where apparently a small piece of my bladder with be removed for analysis.
Needless to say, I’m worrying what the outcome of these tests will be and was wondering if anyone else on this forum had experienced similar problems.
I’d appreciate any comments.
Dave
Since the beginning of May, I have had a recurring Urinary Tract Infection (burning sensation when I urinate), a high temperature and a general feeling of being unwell. I wake up two or three times during the night, soaked with sweat. I went to see my GP and traces of blood and protein were found in my urine. The doctor prescribed a 7-day course of Amoxicillin 250mg and although these seemed to help bring my temperature down, I was still experiencing discomfort when passing water. My doctor prescribed a further 5-day course of Amoxicillin 250mg.
By the end of the second course of antibiotics the burning sensation seemed to have subsided. The practice nurse tested my urine on and confirmed that my infection had gone. However I wasn’t convinced that it had completely gone away because my urine still seemed to be very strong and smelly at certain times of the day.
My blood pressure has also been high since the onset of these infections. My GP has put me on Ramipril 2.5mg.
Another urine test two weeks later showed that my UTI had returned. This time, my GP prescribed a 7-day course of Trimethoprim 200mg. Initially these seemed to clear the infection but within three weeks of finishing the course, my UTI was back. The practice nurse suggested I ask my doctor to refer me to a Urologist. This I did but unfortunately had to wait two months for an appointment. In the meantime I was prescribed another 7-day course of Trimethoprim 200mg.
When I eventually saw the Urologist, he examined my prostate, which he said seemed to be ok, but arranged for me to have a PSA blood test. In addition to this I have had an Ultrasound Scan. Incidentally, at the time of my appointment I was once again feeling unwell. I asked the Urologist if he could prescribe something. He said something about there being a particular drug he’d like to prescribe but unfortunately it would mean I would have to come off Metformin for five months, so he decided it best under the circumstances not to prescribe anything.
The worrying thing is that every time my UTI returns it seems to come back with a vengeance. Last week my GP prescribed yet another 7-day course of Trimethoprim 200mg and I fear that my infection has built up a resistance to these particular antibiotics. To be fair they have cleared up my water infection but I still have the high temperature and the night sweats. Another worrying aspect is that my stools have been watery during this latest episode.
During the next two weeks I’m scheduled to go into hospital for the day to have a CT scan of my abdomen. A few days later I’m scheduled to go into hospital for a flexible Cystoscopy, where apparently a small piece of my bladder with be removed for analysis.
Needless to say, I’m worrying what the outcome of these tests will be and was wondering if anyone else on this forum had experienced similar problems.
I’d appreciate any comments.
Dave
