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Old 09-22-2004, 03:20 AM   #1
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Question UTI Diagnoses ????

Has anyone had the experience of being in a bad flare, having a Urinalysis come back negative, but having the culture and sensitivity done anyhow and it comes back +. I hope this question makes sense to somebody.
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I have had that happen to me a few times
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This happens to me often. The doctor will say the urine looks crystal clear, then the culture comes back positive. I don't know why it is, but I experience this almost everytime I have a UTI. liz
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I usually have the oppisite. Strange.
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thanks for your input. IC is definately strange
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