Sometimes it takes longer for the UTI Togo away with lupus and diabetes
July 1
Why are antibiotics not clearing a UTI when living with lupus and type 2 diabetes? That's a really frustrating situation, and it makes sense to want answers.
Having lupus significantly raises the risk of urinary tract infections. The immune system in lupus is already compromised — both by the disease itself and by Show Full Answer
Why are antibiotics not clearing a UTI when living with lupus and type 2 diabetes? That's a really frustrating situation, and it makes sense to want answers.
Having lupus significantly raises the risk of urinary tract infections. The immune system in lupus is already compromised — both by the disease itself and by immunosuppressive medications commonly used to treat it. This makes it harder for the body to fight off infections on its own. There are a few reasons why a UTI might be persistent:
- Antibiotic resistance — the bacteria causing the infection may not be fully responding to the antibiotics being used
- Weakened immune response — lupus and its treatments can make it harder to clear infections even with antibiotics
- Type 2 diabetes — this is a known comorbidity of lupus and can make UTIs harder to treat and more likely to recur
- Lupus nephritis — kidney involvement in lupus can increase infection risk and complicate treatment
It's really important to ask the doctor about getting a urine culture to identify the exact bacteria and confirm the right antibiotic is being used. Don't stop antibiotics early, even if feeling better, as the course may need to be longer with lupus.
July 1
I know how you feel I get uti,s all the time you have to keep getting texted and take the medicine because you don't want to have kidney problems you have enough to worry about good luck
July 8
My daughter had a UTI it took 3 different antibiotics to get rid of her UTI you may need to a Urologist so they can treat it more aggressively
July 7
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