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Cake day: June 13th, 2023

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  • Because UTIs are common in women, like I’m pretty sure it’s extremely rare to never even have 1. Because of that we are VERY familiar with the symptoms and can immediately tell it’s a UTI. I don’t even go anywhere, I just go to an online doctor and say it’s a UTI and I can immediately get antibiotics instead of waiting for an appointment. Studies have shown this is an effective way to treat women with UTIs, it’s not less effective than making them wait and running tests.

    There are some situations where you NEED to go in and get tests done when there are symptoms of a bladder or kidney infection, like pain in your lower back or fever. These are screener questions when you complete any request for UTI medication.

    As someone who has had several UTIs, I am happy I don’t need to wait around at a urgent care for my turn or wait for an appointment. UTIs are HELL