I seen a UTI over the counter test today. I am pretty sure it is similar to a pregnancy test, you pee on a stick and it tells you if you have a UTI infection. It was by the pregnancy tests where I seen it (at Walgreens). Never seen a UTI test before. Thought I would pass the info on, since people have been talking about this lovely infection lately...
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Urinary Track Infection Test
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does it work for both men and women?
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I've seen those. Never tried them before, but thought about it. Although it wouldn't be much use (unless you were really confused as to if it was was a UTI. I've had one before so I know what its like.), because its still best to go in and get antibiotics from a doctor.
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That seems like a waste of money. lol. You would need to see a doctor and get an antibiotic anyway. Strange.
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I agree, you would still have to see a doctor for medicine. But to those who are worried it is something worse or not sure at all, at least they could see and put their mind at ease and know what they have.I wouldn't see why it wouldn't work on men too, tests don't care who takes them the same thing that causes a UTI in women, would cause it in men.
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I had a UTI once and didn't know about it. It was being caused by a shard of kidney stone (from one they just finished blasting) being lodged half-way down my crank (I knew you'd want the details ;p) Anyway, I didn't know about the UTI until I started getting tired and feeling wiped out all the time...then I'd get better for a few days, then back to wiped out and in bed except to eat and visit the bathroom. Turns out the dang infection made it into my bloodstream which is not a good thing. I had no other symptoms. I think this new test be a good thing. :grin:
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I don't think I would trust those over the counter tests too well. Like other people have said...if you do in fact have one you need to be treated with anitbiotics, so you're really just wasting more money by buying the test as well as going to the doctors. Plus when you do go to the doctor to be tested for an UTI they test for other things as well. Symptoms of UTI's can be confused with other infections.