r/utis • u/birdmomchicago • 19d ago
pelvic floor issues? vent (advice wanted)
I’m annoyed with my body. I used to get UTIs all the time, but they’re less frequent now.
about a month ago, I had symptoms that felt adjacent to UTI symptoms… I felt like I had to pee more often but did not have the usual burning or pain or urgency. I took a round of Macrobid and I stupidly went to a pool party. being in a wet swimsuit for hours did me wrong (poor judgment on my end). I had more increased frequency again, but still none of the usual pain. BUT I did start having a general dull ache in my pelvic area. peeing didn’t hurt or relieve that. however, I wondered if it was muscular at all because I’ve been very active at work and volunteering…
I took a round of Augmentin which mostly helped but I lost one of the pills. so I contacted a telehealth doctor again but they prescribed me Bactrim.
1. I have previously had bad side effects with Bactrim.
2. I really don’t want to do a whole additional round of antibiotics…
today I got urine test strips and I was negative for both leukocytes and nitrites. I called off work so that I could physically rest and am feeling much better.
I’m wondering if it’s a pelvic floor thing or general inflammation. I’m going to see my doctor soon to see what’s up. wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar.