Uti

[griffy]

I have other this week had my first hit with my mother and goodness it was a shock. My question is once they've completed the antibiotics will she become the old mom I love. It seems to be taking a while to get over.

 

[nitram]

At first hit, assuming correct antibiotics, most likely yes.

Even if she seems OK, and definitely if she doesn't, get a sample checked about one week after completion of course.

 

[lin1]

I agree with Nitram, Do get another urine sample tested. My mum often needed a second course with a different Antibiotic.

It could take a week or two after the infection cleared before my mum got back to her previous self. their are no guarantees though

I hope you see a big improvement soon.

 

[griffy]

Thanks for the replies shes much better but I'm going to do another test next week to be sure. Thanks.

 

[lin1]

I am glad to hear your Mother is much better.

 

[claireizz]

My nan was getting a lot of uti. I bought some dipsticks that the doctors use to test the urine on Amazon (isn't it amazing what you can get on there!!) and if we think she is a little out of sorts we test a sample and often know much earlier that she has a problem and can then advise the doctor rather than waiting until it becomes really noticeable and then waiting an age for a gp appointment and test reply.


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[halojones]

Hi to you all, I look after my mother and have had 2 episodes of uti. I will definetly get the sticks to home check , also I needed a second course of antibiotics for her.I also keep a look out for the strong odour that is a uti. The sooner you catch it the better as uti are really nasty infections that do have a really bad effect . I hope this helps.I am going to ask my mums gp if I can give her live bacteria after antibiotics, ?I s

 

[griffy]

Thanks have just ordered some test sticks today.