E Coli infection?
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Topic: E Coli infection?
Posted By: busymum
Subject: E Coli infection?
Date Posted: 25 November 2010 at 2:12pm
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It seems E Coli infections are very common in pregnancy, especially connected with pain while urinating. My urine tests have shown slight to moderate signs, two weeks ago and again today. Sample was sent to the lab two weeks ago and there was no growth. Another one has gone away today. My midwife is now scratching her head and wondering whether to prescribe antibotics since I have no pain symptoms.
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Posted By: Angs1982
Date Posted: 27 November 2010 at 3:31pm
| I just had a UTI and definately had the pain symptoms. I guess its nothing to worry about. |
Posted By: MrsMJD
Date Posted: 27 November 2010 at 3:55pm
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Not everyone gets pain with UTI's and the Dr's I work for usually err on the side of caution and will give 3 days of antibiotics which should clear it.
E Coli is the most common cause of UTI's full stop, the reason they occur more commonly in pregnant woman has to do with our lowered immune response. Good luck either way! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 27 November 2010 at 4:13pm
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I had a UTI whilst pregnant and no pain symptoms, I didn't know I had it until it had become a kidney infection. I had antiobiotics for 7 seven days.
Apparently they are more common during pregnancy due to the relaxin hormone, and that is also responsible for not getting pain, as I normally get pain with them. I drank a glass of canberry juice all throughout my second pregnancy and managed never to get one. |