u/Ok_Difference9147

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First UroGyno Appt Rant

After waiting months, I had my first urogyno appointment to address my reoccurring UTIs. I saw an RN because the doctors were booking out even further. I gave her my history of how often I get them, the type of bacteria they are, how antibiotics work for me, and the preventative measures that I take. I already am incredibly vigilant with hygiene and so is my husband. I take d-mannose every night and a vaginal probiotic however, I still get UTIs often.

She performed a pelvic exam to check my anatomy which was good, and told me to come back in three months… I was given a standing order to have a urine culture done if symptoms pop up. I asked about a pelvic floor therapist and I was told to bring it back up in three months. I asked if any test we’re going be put in for either a culture today just to see or to check for any yeast issues or anything but nope.

I know UTIs issues can be tricky to diagnose, but I feel like this is below the bare minimum.

Anyone else have a similar experience or what was your first appointment like to address your UTI concerns?

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u/Ok_Difference9147 — 1 day ago
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CirrusDX Question

I’m really interested in trying a CirrusDX test done for both myself and my husband since my UTI troubles drive me crazy.

How do people usually go about getting them?

Do you order and pay out of pocket? Have a doctor do it? Has anyone had their insurance cover it? I have Tricare which is pretty solid so I would love if I could get it covered.

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u/Ok_Difference9147 — 5 days ago
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I just got prescribed Hiprex to help combat my frequent UTIs. Thing is I have read how starting at 1mg twice a day can be a bit uncomfortable. How can I ease my body into this since I’m already so sensitive down there due to all the damage done from infections?

I do want to add that I would have asked my doctor about this when it was prescribed, however this was given to me over the phone after finding out a urogyno appointment in my area is a 4 month wait… I live in Hawaii so it’s not like I can drive far to someone sooner because if I could I would lol. So my gyno wrote me this script to hold me over at my request.

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u/Ok_Difference9147 — 29 days ago