Cystitis not clearing up Very emotional and fed up.

As a retired microbiologist, I would ask for a urine sample to be tested to find what bacteria is causing infection and then it can be targeted with a suitable antibiotic, as Sparklefizz suggests. You certainly shouldn't have to continue to suffer, so persist with doc.

I do sympathise: cystitis is awful.....

I had several bouts of cystitis when I was suffering from undiagnosed (at the time) vaginal atrophy. It might be worth using something eg Replens for a while to see if that helps. It’s a shame the d Mannose hasn’t helped because it’s a life changer for many people. Could you try taking it on a regular basis, not just when you have a flare up?

Hi JJoo I am so sorry to hear about your problems and know how painful cystitis can be.

Have you actually had a urine test to see which antibiotic is best for your specific bacteria? When I last had a problem, I was prescribed a routine antibiotic which did nothing, then a 2nd course of the same one, which also did nothing.

Eventually I saw a different GP who sent off a sample, and it turned out that the cystitis was being caused by E.Coli, and I needed a different antibiotic to specifically deal with E.Coli. I had been suffering for weeks before a doctor did a proper check. I know you have been suffering for much longer.

Now I keep D.Mannose tablets in the house and at the slightest twinge I take some.

Cranberry juice was always supposed to help but I believe that theory has since been disproven. It is also quite acidic which possibly doesn't help. You need to make your urine alkaline, so Bicarbonate of Soda mixed in water and drunk several times a day will help, and drink as much water as you can manage.

I hope you can get something sorted out. for you.

Are you still menstruating regularly? Could be early menopause but if so Your doctor would have noted it.
I struggled with cystitis too for years, I had a sensitive urinary system since childhood.

Oh you poor thing. I just couldn’t ignore your post. Having gone through this hell mine was caused by kidney stones which they assured me would make no difference if removed. I paid to go private, had stones removed. Cystitis gone. Hope you fine a cure.