Hi everyone,
I just found this sub, wish i did months ago. Heres a little backstory
I had first felt symptoms october 2025 and i got put on so many random antibiotics to no avail until i starred becoming suicidal. Finally got put on doxy for some other issue in december, but unfortunately was unknowingly reinfected by my partner. Finally in March 2026, they did a UU and mycoplasma test and i had M. Hominus. My partner and i got put on doxy (now my 6th round of antibiotics in 6 months). And i was cured.
Fast forward to now, i have had a dehydrated week and had very mild burning sensation symptoms. And a tiny bit of urgency to pee. Well today i definitely got dehydrated and i also started my period. And now i have medium pain symptoms, urgency to pee and burning in urethra. I have chugged water and am using a warm bottle for comfort.
I usually take a cranberry supplement and lactobacillus probiotic, but forgot most of the week, because i was visiting family.
My question is, are lingering symptoms common? Its been almost 2 months now since my last antibiotic round. I heard these bacteria cause tissue damage, so maybe my period, dehydration and forgetting my supplements brought back the pain? I will say i also just got diagnosed with fibromyalgia and have always been extra sensitive.
I will say i have been 100% better since my last antibiotic round, but this week of mild pain and then this past hour, has got me on edge. Hence the post.
Should i go get tested again? Should i request to get on doxy again? I dont want another round of antibiotics but im scared this will return. It got so bad im literally on temporary disability cuz of the mental and physical misery i was in. So a tiny flare up of symptoms is so triggering, and im pretty terrified of it returning. Any advice would be so helpful