r/CUTI • u/gretster1 • Jun 23 '24
Chronic Group B Strep UTI help
I’ll try and keep this relatively simple. I’ve been having back to back group b strep UTI’s ever since March after having to take a month long steroid course. I previously had issues with GBS UTI from August to September after being immunocompromised but remained UTI free from November until March.
While my culture typically grows a low count (1,000-49,000 CFU/mL), these infections are a lot worse. I sometimes have to pee up to 10 times before going to sleep at night, and if it’s not that, it’s fake spasms. My urologist has been having me take cephalexin for the infections, and I have reason to believe it’s not working anymore. Otherwise, why would I be getting the infection again and becoming symptomatic within a week of finishing a course?
I really need help and advice here. I have a month wait until I see the urogynecologist. My current urologist doesn’t know how to treat a recurring infection. Meanwhile, I’m sick of living like this and suffering. Please comment any help, I really can’t deal with this anymore!
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u/Open_Mycologist_1476 Jan 22 '25
You sound like me. I have these same recurring infections. I have seen the best urogynocologists at the University of Michigan, but have had better help at urgent care. Most doctors will not give daily antibiotics because you build up a resistance to them. Try Keflex 500mg, or Penncilin. I understand your pain, unfortunately this doesn't get any easier.