Introduction. Edema (also known as fluid retention) is swelling caused by the accumulation of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the spaces between the body's cells or in the circulatory system.It is most common in feet, ankles, and legs. It can also affect the eyes, face, brain, and hands.ntroduction. Edema (also known as fluid retention) is swelling caused by the accumulation of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the spaces between the body's cells or in the circulatory system.
I have been on nitrofurantoin for UTI's before. It usually takes 2-3 days to start to feel better. When I have a UTI, I use AZO-Standard in addition to the antibiotic. You can get it OTC at the drugstore. this medication acts as a bladder anesthetic and will stop the horrible bladder spasms and allow you to pee a full bladder instead of a few drops at a time.
Cipro XR rapidly improves symptoms of uncomplicated UTIs in women. In the study2 38% of women reported initial relief of UTI symptoms within 3 hours of taking ciprofloxacin XR, and half of the participants reported significant symptom improvement within 6 hours. Moreover, 87% of women achieved improvement and 22% achieved complete symptom relief within 24 hours.