Urinary Tract Infection

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The urologist I saw yesterday prescribed 30 days of antibiotics (Nitrofurantoin Macro) with 12 refills, stating I may need to be on this for life. This was prior to examination or taking a urine culture. I went to see him because I had been treated for a UTI two months ago and my primary care physician recommended I see a Urologist It took this long to get the appointment. My symptoms, frequent urge to urinate, with uncomfortable pelvic pressure had lessoned, for the most part, once the infection cleared. It doesn't make any sense to me that this doctor would insist on antibiotic treatment before determining if I still have a UTI He even indicated that this could be either interstitial cystitus or overactive bladder Why then antibiotics without confirming infection? Also, he said I needed to undergo a cystoscopy I asked him if that would be done with anestesia, his response was no they did not use anestesia for this procedure. When I explained that I was told by others that it would be painful, his answer was he would prescribe valium for me to take prior to arrival at the facility. I'm scared to death about undergoing cystoscopy without anestesia. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm new to this forum and would really appreciate any feedback. Thanks