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[Old Frumpy]

Ayesha posted
Don't stop the Vagifem, its this that will protect you from persistent UTI'S in the future.

[Jules]

I've just got a 5 day course of antibiotics. I suspected I had an infection and started my antibiotics from my emergency pack but they'd only put 3 tablets in. The pharmacy yesterday wouldn't prescribe because I'm over 64 and advised me to phone 111 to get a doctor prescription but after 9 hours of waiting I was told I was still on the waiting list and by then it was too late to get them anyway so I've had to get a doctor appointment this afternoon and finally got some. I'm so annoyed that I had to go through that and couldn't get help. Last time I had these symptoms I ended up in hospital. If I'd been 3 years younger I'd have been prescribed treatment by the pharmacy and instead I've had to go 24 hours with pelvic and back pain and without tablets. I just needed 2 tablets  to get me through to today. The GP told me it's a failure in the system. The whole system is failing.

[Old Frumpy]

Yes I too looked first at pharmacy and read treatment for under 64 only with UTI.  Did get sorted with nurse and course finished but not 100% down below...wait and see I guess.

Jules just wanted to mention at weekends and after 6pm through week 111 can direct to out hours GP in my area and they are marvellous at faxing(or whatever!) to duty chemist.  Worth checking if this is done near you.

[Sharon1965]

Sorry I know this is the wrong way but I'm lost on here i don't know how I can adk a message or where to do yhat even. I can find what other have done but I'm clueless as to how I do yhe same. Sorry

[Jules]

Yes I too looked first at pharmacy and read treatment for under 64 only with UTI.  Did get sorted with nurse and course finished but not 100% down below...wait and see I guess.

Jules just wanted to mention at weekends and after 6pm through week 111 can direct to out hours GP in my area and they are marvellous at faxing(or whatever!) to duty chemist.  Worth checking if this is done near you.

I did phone 111 as advised and waited 9 hours for someone from the out of hours surgery to phone me to tell me I was still on the waiting list. She had no idea how long and said it could be during the night. I don't actually feel that safe at the moment with the health service in this country. I dread needing to go to hospital.

[CLKD]

Keep up with the appropriate VA treatment regardless ;-)

Urine infection symptoms can mimic VA really really well.  Many dip stick surgery urine sample tests may show traces of blood etc..  ABs will ease symptoms until VA treatment kicks in ;-). 

How do U feel overall Old Frumpy?

[Jules]

It's definitely a UTI. Pelvic pain and lower back ache. I've had it before. I have antibiotics now. I just needed 2 tablets to supplement my supply till I could contact the GP yesterday but you'd think I was asking for heroin. I will make sure I have a full quota next time or buy them. I am using my VA stuff though. I wouldn't dare miss it.