I am dealing with what I assume is a uti- the second one in as many years. Last spring my incontinence went from daily dribbling, bedwetting (not everynight) and the occasional major wetting during the day (less than once a month) to having major daytime accidents 2 or more times per day and increased night time problems. I was tested for uti (not found) but given a week's course of abx which barely touched the problem and then a two week stint on CIPRO when I was quickly becoming unable to pass any urine at all. That solved that problem, and a lot of the daytime accidents; now, about 15 months later, I am up to my neck in another uti. It seems to have traveled up my body- upper chest and mid-lower back pain, especially when I cough (asthma, I assume- it's usually not very severe). Incontinence (right now) is about as bad as it ever has been (for me- I can still make it to the bathroom most times, if I'm close), but I'm wondering if I can expect this to be the norm for me. Are some people prone to these infections, and if so, is there something I can do in a preventative manner? My urologist simply says it's OAB and we may never know the real cause of it- this despite a history of urethral strictures following an encounter with a catheter some years ago. I am indifferent about having to wear diapers, so if that is the management technique for the urine loss, well, so be it. But my sister is very concerned about these infections, and now, I'm starting to be. Should my doctors be doing more than they are? A recent cystoscopy showed nothing to be concerned about and a flow rating went very well. My PSA is less than 1. Any insight offered would be appreciated.
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