Question: Hi there,

I've been having a recurring UTI for the past month. Never had this happen before, maybe an occaison UTI over the years but this time, its happening everytime I have intercouse. Initially went to urgent care, placed on Keflex x 5 days which helped but still had sore throat. Had sex again and had UTI return. Called gyno and he phoned in macrobid x 5 days. Again helped but he didnt send my urine out for a culture as sx were improving with Macrobid. Had sex again and UTI returned. Gyno did full work up and all tests were negative for STIs and yeast infections but positive for a UTI with e. Coli bacteria. Gyno wasnt really sure what antibiotic to place me on. He suggested cipro bit had heard bad things about that drug. He decided to place me back on macrobid x 7 days. Havent started yet. Would this be a good plan of care or be placed on a different antibiotic? I afraid of being resistance to antibiotics. Also spoke with urgent care provider and the bacteria that was present the first time was not e. Coli and said keflex was appropriate course of action.