UTI - danger?

[deedee]

Bi-Lateral TKRs on 3/25. I have a UTI. Have been taking Cipro since Friday, but I don't think I'm improving. I'm worried. Advice?

 

[Judles]

Welcome DeeDee!!! Have you been drinking lots of cranberry juice and water to flush out your sysstem? That should help a lot!

 

[Jamie]

Welcome Deedee. So glad you decided to post, but I'm sorry to hear you have the UTI. You know, it can take a few days for things to feel better with a UTI. Have you ever had one before? If so, then you probably know how irritating they can be! Judles is correct that you need to drink LOTS of fluid!! Like 10-12 8 ounce glasses each day. Flush that baby out!!! Are you drinking lots? If you are and you still feel uncomfortable, give your doctor a ring on Monday. I really don't think there is much they will do because the antibiotic has to have a little time to work. Our forum nurse, Josephine, will check in here soon and she may be able to offer some better advice. Hang in there!!!