Question: Approx two months I have had a bout of IBS which I have had for many years. This was resulting in a urine infection but resulted in a kidney infection. I was provided with three days supply of Nitrofurantoin and took the last capsule yesterday morning. I was pleased because the pain subsided and started to feel better later on yesterday. In addition I have a Barretts Oesophagus and the capsules affected it which ended in having pains in that area. I took additional lanzaprazole for this and this has quietened that pain down . The Doctor also took a urine sample which has proved normal. However, at 2.30 am today the pain for the infection started again and has continued throughout the day. I telephoned the Doctor to enquire whether further antibiotics were required and was informed this was "residual pain" and to take pain killers - which in turn affect the Barretts.
What action can I take if these symptom persist as the pain prevents me from walking sitting even lying down in bed and have not been able to sleep?

Thank you. The pain subsided after 24 hours and I managed to go to sleep at gone 3.o.am today.. this means I had the pain for over 24 hours. I have not had a response from my Doctor. I am unable to take certain antibiotics as I have an adverse effect from these i.e. swelling of the throat and end up being rushed into hospital so I think that the ones provided were the only ones available. I have not heard that I will be provided with any further antibiotics so I hope no further problems arise. Thank you.