dancer67 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I have to go in today for a f/u for a UTI. I had bacteria and blood in my urine the last time I went(10 days ago). In office tested positive but the lab culture was negative. Two Dr's still said I had a UTI, while one said I had a kidney stone(I had a kidney stone about 4 years ago). I finished out the Cipro and going in today for another culture. The problem? I am spotting. UGH. Only when I wipe. Very little. But still. Doesn't take much if it gets into that sample. If I wear a tampon, do you think that I could still get an accurate result? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I would call the office but you might want to wait a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I've had many UTI's and if I'm not wearing a tampon but am spotting, I will just cover that opening with a wad of toilet paper. TMI, I'm sorry... If you tested negative for a UTI, I would believe the kidney stone diagnosis to be accurate. I've had MULTIPLE UTI's since I was a little girl, but the one where I was diagnosed with a kidney stone was MUCH different. Did you have a fever or any pains, especially pains that came and went in your groin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) No. I had a kidney stone before and I know exactly how that felt. Worse pain in the world. But, I could have one just sitting there and I am asymptomatic for now. I only went to the Dr's because I kept having an upset stomach. One hematologist and one Dr both said that lab cultures are not always accurate for UTI's. I had no urges to urinate, or any other symptoms except upset stomach. Since being on the Cipro, and I am done now, My upset stomach is gone. They want to see if the blood is gone. But I also had bacteria in my urine along with a trace of blood(not visible). Okay, just gonna throw in a tampon. They still may have me come back in a week. Thanks Edited May 10, 2011 by dancer67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighton Academy Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 If you're using a tampon and collecting the urine correctly, I don't see where there would be contamination. Hope it goes well and you get a good results without having to return to the dr. again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Thanks, me to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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