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Sallywally1 Wed 26-Aug-26 15:41:41

I am in the throes of a bad UTI since yesterday. I attended the GP who found no infection Went for. I became more symptomatic and in great pain so went to the out of hours clinic who did find infection. I am under the hospital awaiting g an operation for a cystocele repair, but feel I can never empty my ladder very well. It’s like weeing glass! The urogynaost has also recommended a hysterectomy. Is this a good idea, I am I two minds about this.

DamaskRose Wed 26-Aug-26 15:56:42

Oh you poor thing, my heart goes out to you. I suffered UTIs which necessitated trips to A&E so I know how painful they can be. Have you had antibiotics in the meantime? I’m sorry I can’t advise on the operations suggested, I can just send sympathy. 💐

crazyH Wed 26-Aug-26 16:19:17

You poor thing - there was a time 2 years ago when I had one UTI after another.. awful 😩
Thank Heavens, and fingers crossed, I’ve seen the back of it. I take in a lot of liquids, water, tea, coffee, juice etc. I also restrict my use of pantiliners.

Sallywally1 Wed 26-Aug-26 16:47:05

Yes the out of hours clinic gave me some antibiotics. The gp receptionist would not let me even see a doctor!

sparkle1234 Wed 26-Aug-26 17:02:24

Oh , my sympathy. UTIs are the absolute worse . I was plagued by them and my gp gave me a good supply of Nitrofurantoin to keep at home and told me to take it as soon as the symptoms started . She also prescribed pessarys (local hrt ) and these have completely stopped the UTIs . They have been a game changer . If you don't use these ask for a prescription. I also have a cystocele and rectocele which is managed very well with a ring pessary at the local hospital every 6 months . I'm not sure surgery will resolve the problem .