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Have UTI. Taking Amoxicillin. Had Kidney Stone. What To Do?
Question: Hi- almost 2 weeks ago I thought I was getting a UTI but it was different feeling that the others I have had
So waited a few days - then went to the clinic where they did a urine sample-
It came back inconclusive- I was put on macrobidI
- after 6 days this wasn't working
So phoned the clinic and she changed the meds to amoxicillin - this hasn't worked
Either and 2 nights ago I had a ugly kidney stone attack and then had the 2nd
Attack last night- I have had kidney stones before too but never two in a row!
I managed to walk them off and with much pain and discomfort - pass them!
I am taking the orange pill to stop the burning but that's not helping much
Either- I did have an XXXXXXX and other than some inflammation nothing
Else was found! Getting a little concerned now- any ideas! - XXXXXXX
- Canada Age 70
So waited a few days - then went to the clinic where they did a urine sample-
It came back inconclusive- I was put on macrobidI
- after 6 days this wasn't working
So phoned the clinic and she changed the meds to amoxicillin - this hasn't worked
Either and 2 nights ago I had a ugly kidney stone attack and then had the 2nd
Attack last night- I have had kidney stones before too but never two in a row!
I managed to walk them off and with much pain and discomfort - pass them!
I am taking the orange pill to stop the burning but that's not helping much
Either- I did have an XXXXXXX and other than some inflammation nothing
Else was found! Getting a little concerned now- any ideas! - XXXXXXX
- Canada Age 70
Hi
Almost certainly the sensation you had must be what we call strangury - where you feel like passing urine but only a few drops come and you need to go to the toilet very frequently and there is some burning pain while you void urine. This is often seen when stones passing through the ureters are about to come into the bladder.
At this moment I suggest you get at the least an ultrasound scan to see if there are any more stones in the kidneys and any swelling which suggests that there is some obstruction to the passage. Serum creatinine levels will indicate levels of kidney function. If there is no fever or any other features of infection you do not need antibiotic. The orange pills are to be used only if there is painful urination. You can try alkalinizing urine by means of citrate which also will help reduce discomfort and reduces stone burden. There are drugs belonging to a group known as alpha blockers like tamsulosin which might also help reduce discomfort and cause medical expulsion of small stones but this is likely to be available only with a prescription from a doctor.
In the meantime you can increase your fluid intake to keep a clear urine output and also avoid any factors in diet which might irritate bladder like alcohol and tea.
Hope I have been of help.
Regards.
Almost certainly the sensation you had must be what we call strangury - where you feel like passing urine but only a few drops come and you need to go to the toilet very frequently and there is some burning pain while you void urine. This is often seen when stones passing through the ureters are about to come into the bladder.
At this moment I suggest you get at the least an ultrasound scan to see if there are any more stones in the kidneys and any swelling which suggests that there is some obstruction to the passage. Serum creatinine levels will indicate levels of kidney function. If there is no fever or any other features of infection you do not need antibiotic. The orange pills are to be used only if there is painful urination. You can try alkalinizing urine by means of citrate which also will help reduce discomfort and reduces stone burden. There are drugs belonging to a group known as alpha blockers like tamsulosin which might also help reduce discomfort and cause medical expulsion of small stones but this is likely to be available only with a prescription from a doctor.
In the meantime you can increase your fluid intake to keep a clear urine output and also avoid any factors in diet which might irritate bladder like alcohol and tea.
Hope I have been of help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi- the burning and pressure are there 24/7- I do urinate
When I go- I don't just feel like going and not go!
The burning and pressure are just around my urethra- it doesn't
Go up into my stomach or chest like other UTI did after
Urinating- this just stays low all day.
Yes I will try to get an untrasound- I was put on antibiotics because
The sample in the clinic showed red/ white blood cells then
It came back inconclusive from the lab.
I dont have a fever.
When I go- I don't just feel like going and not go!
The burning and pressure are just around my urethra- it doesn't
Go up into my stomach or chest like other UTI did after
Urinating- this just stays low all day.
Yes I will try to get an untrasound- I was put on antibiotics because
The sample in the clinic showed red/ white blood cells then
It came back inconclusive from the lab.
I dont have a fever.
Hi again
Urine sample showing red and white blood cells are not necessarily reflective of infection and in your case indicate the presence of urinary stone disease. Your discomfort will most likely come down in a few days with drugs alone. If ultrasound or CT scan reveals any stone greater than 7mm in size then you might need further proactive approaches.
If you have pain in urethra and it does not come down with the measures I suggested earlier you also might benefit from use of topical estrogen cream after an examination by the Urologist and gynecologist.
Urine sample showing red and white blood cells are not necessarily reflective of infection and in your case indicate the presence of urinary stone disease. Your discomfort will most likely come down in a few days with drugs alone. If ultrasound or CT scan reveals any stone greater than 7mm in size then you might need further proactive approaches.
If you have pain in urethra and it does not come down with the measures I suggested earlier you also might benefit from use of topical estrogen cream after an examination by the Urologist and gynecologist.
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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