Yes, she did do a culture 2X and put me on the same meds twice. When I questioned her the second time, she said the strain of bacteria I have responds best to that particular antibiotic (nitrofur-macr 100mg). Then how come it didn't work?? She responds, perhaps I needed to take it for a longer period of time. When that didn't work she referred me to my uro. Called urologist this morning and I just got back from having a urinalysis done at a local diagnostics center. Found out my dr. takes the summer off to be with her children hence, the Sept. cystoscopy appointment. I will be looking for a new doctor (ASAP). This will be my 3rd attempt at trying to find decent care. Unfortunately, with my Insurance I don't have too many choices. It does not cover any Cancer treatment centers, so will have to wait for next year to change my insurance coverage. (My job only allows a change of coverage once a year and I missed the cutoff). Hopefully, I will find a competent doctor in the meantime.
Because this is how my cancer started the first time (with recurrent infections that would not go away) it makes me very, very scared.
Thanks for responding. It feels good to get things off your chest with people who understand what you are feeling. My family is compassionate and worry about me, but I really don't think you understand something until you go through it yourself. I hope I don't sound harsh.
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