How long does your UTI last with antibiotic treatment?

I usually feel better in 24 hrs but not this time, so I'm scared because I can't get home.

I'm from the US but on a trip to Sweden. I've had a UTI for 5 days now and I feel pretty hopeless. We've had to pay a lot to extend our trip because I feel like I can't fly home in this condition.

I couldn't go to the doctor on day 1 because I couldn't be away from the bathroom for that long (peeing every 1-3 minutes). Finally found a doctor that makes house calls and paid $300 for a hotel visit on day 2. He tested my urine and found no bacteria (had a negative test happen 2 years ago when further, more sensitive testing later revealed e-coli). He gave me penicillin. On day 3 I didn't feel better so I called and he switched me to Ciprofloxacin. After 24 more hours I don't feel better.

I'm at my wits end and haven't been able to leave the hotel room in 5 days because of the constant urge to pee. That is my only symptom.

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