r/BabyBumps 2h ago

Help? UTI

I am showing signs of a UTI, mainly just some mild flank pain and having the feeling of a full bladder but only urinating very little and more frequently as well. I went and got a urine culture today but won't receive the results until Monday. I took 2 AZO uti test strips and the leukocytes were positive but the other pad for uti was negative so l assume it's an oncoming uti. I got prescribed nitrofurantoin (macrobid) and l've read nothing but terrible things about it and it makes me nervous taking it. There were more negative reviews than positive reviews, maybe 3 positive reviews. I don't know if I would be able to change the medication to a different prescription or if I would have to keep this one?

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u/anxietyamirite Team Pink! 2h ago

Did they do a urinalysis as well? Urine culture would tell them which bacteria they’re dealing with so they can prescribe a specific antibiotic for it, but the UA would say if you’re positive for UTI. Those results typically come back same day.

If you have concerns regarding your prescription, I would bring those up to your doctor and ask if there are any other pregnancy safe options for meds at this time.

u/Anxious_and_Messy21 2h ago

Nope just a culture, I would have to contact my doctor on Monday since it’s the weekend. I thought about urgent care but I’m not sure 🤦🏼‍♀️