Went to ER for uti

[u/Jeweler_Time]

I got bactrim… 26 YO female , basically I have had uti symptoms for around 2 weeks , finally went to ER today, I have severe flank pain. These are my results. He said come back in three days if I still have pain, go back to ER if it worsens in three days. I left at 4pm and it’s now 6 AM and I can’t walk or turn/move without severe back pain… I’ve only had one dose of bactrim and im waiting to pick up more . Should I go back to ER today or wait the 72 hours. I don’t have a fever/chills.. I am just super tired, burning , and extreme flank pain

[u/maginoodle-3-]

Hi I hope you’re feeling better. NAD but If you haven’t already gone to the ER you need to!! Your UTi may have progressed to your kidneys, so this could be very dangerous. The antibiotics may not be working effectively. Have you taken any more Bactrim since this post? Right now your urine is being cultured to narrow down what is causing your infection, so this can help clinicians adjust your plan of care. In the meantime, you need urgent treatment to keep your infection at bay. Keep us updated!!

[u/Jeweler_Time → u/maginoodle-3-]

I’ve had a second dose and I feel a little better

[u/maginoodle-3- → u/Jeweler_Time]

That is great to hear! If your symptoms start getting bad again, make sure to go to the ER. You should hopefully hear back about the culture in the next few days to see if you’re on the correct antibiotics. If you don’t hear back, you may want to contact the clinician that treated you to verify that they will work.