UTI Test strips

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Hi,

I've begun to use test strips in order to have an early warning

systemfor UTIs. As a result, I've gotten myself into a pattern where

I test positive for nitrites and leucocytes, take a round of

antibiotics, test negatve for 3 or 4 days, test positive again and

take another round of antibiotics. Early on, before my dx, my

urologist stated that with intermittent catheterization, there's

always some bacteria in the bladder, therefore, a positive test was

the norm. Notwithstanding this statement, I'd like to hear from

those who use intermittent catheterization about their experience

with test strips and UTIs.

Thanks, Steve Crawford