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Painful Intercourse After Uti
Posted: 01-03-08 13:58pm
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so a few weeks ago (early december) I got
a UTI. I was given 10 days worth of
antibiotics but the next day I ended up
getting really sick from one of the
medications the hospital gave me. the
doctor thought it was the antibiotics, so
he gave me a different kind, but this time
only 3 days worth. well i finished those
up and all my symptoms seemed to go away,
except ever since then I've been
experiencing painful intercourse, like a
burning that keeps getting worse and I'm
forced to stop after a couple minutes. The
pain continues for a little while after
intercourse. My question is could this be
related to the UTI and is it possible that
the infection didn't completely clear up
because I didn't get a full 10 days of
antibiotics? Or is it something else? I
haven't had any other symptoms since I was
treated. And why would the doctor only
have given me 3 days worth? It's been a
few weeks now and I'm starting to get
concerned that I could still have the
infection. Do UTI's always produce obvious
and noticeable symptoms?
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Posted: 01-03-08 20:57pm
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Hi
It could be a yeast infection due to the
antibiotics causing burning during
intercourse.
Do you have pain or burning when
urinating? If you still have a UTI you
will need another antibiotic to prevent it
from becoming a kidney infection.
Are you experiencing any back pain or
pressure?
Take Care..hope you feel better soon.. 
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Posted: 01-04-08 00:18am
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Thanks! I had no idea that antibiotics
could cause yeast infections... although I
haven't had any other strange symptoms.
maybe a little bit of itching but nothing
that really concerned me. I don't have any
pain when urinating, except for right
after intercourse. but yes, I have been
getting a lot of lower back pain recently,
but I related it to work.... Could it be
something else?
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Posted: 01-04-08 00:23am
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How long did you wait before seeing the
doctor when having the symptoms? Its never
a bad idea to have your kidneys looked at
just to make sure there is no
damage/obstruction/inflammation etc.
I would lean towards a yeast infection as
well. Very common with antibiotics.
You should go back to the doctor to make
sure it is infact a yeast infection. They
will tell you what to use to get rid of
it. If you get any in the future you
should be able to recognize the symptoms
and you can get over the counter
treatments
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Uti
Posted: 01-04-08 00:32am
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i suffered with utis for quite sometime
and i was on antibiotics to and had
similiar problems and it was due to a
yeast infection
but its always good to go to your doctor
to be sure, because if it is something
serious prolonging it is not a good idea
but i dont think you have anything to
worry about
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Posted: 01-04-08 10:08am
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| x0x011
wrote: | How long did you wait before
seeing the doctor when having the
symptoms? Its never a bad idea to have
your kidneys looked at just to make sure
there is no
damage/obstruction/inflammation etc.
I would lean towards a yeast infection as
well. Very common with antibiotics.
You should go back to the doctor to make
sure it is infact a yeast infection. They
will tell you what to use to get rid of
it. If you get any in the future you
should be able to recognize the symptoms
and you can get over the counter
treatments |
you mean the UTI symptoms? I waited a few
days cause it started off gradually and i
wasn't sure if it was or not. i'd say my
symptoms started on a thursday night and i
went to the hospital early sunday morning.
i did mention to the doctor about kidney
disease because i was having a lot of pain
in the area of the kidneys at the time,
and because kidney disease runs in my
family. plus i've been told before that i
had protein in my urine. but he said he
checked for that and that my kidneys
looked fine.
so um.. if i went to the doctor what
exactly would they have to do to check for
a yeast infection? i'm not really too fond
of doctors.... 
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Posted: 01-04-08 12:17pm
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The doctor would take a look (for redness,
swelling, discharge etc.) and may also
take a swab (kind of like a papsmear).
That's what they did for me when i was
having symptoms. They may not even take a
swab sometimes the doctor can tell just by
looking or talking with you.
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Posted: 01-04-08 16:20pm
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I agree with x0x011 it's best to see a
doctor but it does sound like a yeast
infection.
run4life10 what type of kidney disease
runs in your family if you don't mind me
asking? I have kidney disease and I am in
stage 3/4 kidney failure, I've also had 3
kidney operations for scarring in my
ureter tubes due to the type of kidney
disease I have it causes scarring in the
kidneys,ureters,bladder and urethra.
I can write a book on everything I've been
through (and there's a lot)!!
Right now I've been passing kidney stones
and vomiting, when I am feeling better
I'll write about my experience in the
kidney forum.
Take Care
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Posted: 01-04-08 23:48pm
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i'm not sure what kind it is... it starts
with a C i think. my mom has it, and has
had numerous transplants. unfortunately
they won't put her back on the transplant
list due to her lifestyle... she's in the
final stages.
that doesn't sound too pleasant...  I hope you feel
better
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Posted: 01-04-08 23:53pm
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I'm just curious... don't yeast infections
usually have obvious symptoms? like
constant burning or itching? because I
haven't been itching, and it only hurts
during intercourse...
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Posted: 01-05-08 10:03am
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run4life10
I haven't had many yeast infections and
it's been a long time since I have, I
don't recall anything other than burning
and itching.
You might want to post in the women's
forums.
Sorry to hear about your mom, I hope she
doesn't get any worse.
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Posted: 01-05-08 11:32am
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thanks.... i've tried treating for a yeast
infection since i really don't want to go
to a doctor. so we'll see how that goes.
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Posted: 01-05-08 17:35pm
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I have another question... if it is a
yeast infection, i know they say you
should refrain from sex until you're done
treatment, but what about doing other
sexual things with no chance of passing
the infection on to your partner? Would
that impede recovery?
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Posted: 01-05-08 17:46pm
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As long as your not passing fluids you
should be fine. But Im not sure I would be
certain its a yeast infection sounds more
like kidneys or bladder infection to me.
If you still continue to have any symptoms
or concerns I would return to the doctors,
I know how you feel I hate to go as well
but you really dont want to neglect your
kidneys it could turn serious especially
with your family history. good luck
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Posted: 01-06-08 01:55am
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why do you say kidneys or bladder? i've
had UTI's before, and I always get painful
urination and constant pain/burning. but
i've only been having painful intercourse
and no other symptoms. and if the
infection moves to your kidneys i heard
you're supposed to get a fever and
stuff.... besides, i was just treated for
a UTI. do you think it didn't go away and
that the infection might have spread?
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Posted: 01-07-08 15:30pm
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Hi
I know with kidney infections I get a lot
of back pain.
Have you called your doctor about this?
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Posted: 01-08-08 01:02am
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no i haven't.... do you get any other
symptoms? i mean, is it possible to have a
kidney infection for a month and not know
it? wouldn't i have like the same symptoms
as a UTI?
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Posted: 01-08-08 09:16am
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some other symptoms of a kidney infection
are
burning or pain with urination
unable to empty your bladder
puss and/or blood in your urine
cloudy urine or strong smelling urine
fever, chills, back pain, pan or pressure
in your abdomen.
The symptoms vary on the degree of the
infection. If in fact you have a kidney
infection and it goes untreated it can
become severe leading to kidney damage
(decreased function) or kidney loss.
In my opinion you should contact your
primary doctor or whichever doctor gave
you the antibiotics for the UTI and let
him/her know you are having pain with
intercourse. You may have a completely
separate health issue going on in this
case you would be need to see a GYN.
They may do an ultrasound to check your
urinary system including kidneys and at
the same time they can check your ovaries
and uterus.
I always say it's better to be safe than
sorry.
I wish I had an easy answer for you.
Keep us posted.
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Posted: 02-26-08 00:15am
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well whatever it was it seems to have gone
away on its own. Sex feels good again
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