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Chris @ NPCWoods

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Today 2:14 PM

Hi, it burns when I pee and I have to go every 5 min 😩

Hey! Classic UTI. Quick question — any fever or back pain?

No fever, no back pain at all

Perfect. Sending Macrobid to your pharmacy now 💊

✓ Prescription sent to your CVS

2:19 PM

Written and clinically reviewed by Chris Woods, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, double board-certified Nurse Practitioner and founder of NPCWoods.

This page reflects current clinical guidance for uncomplicated UTI care via text-based telehealth. About Chris · Full credentials, NPI & state licenses

Last reviewed: June 24, 2026 — Experience note: Chris has provided direct text-based care for thousands of patients across 11 states; all treatment decisions follow published IDSA and AUA guidelines with individual clinical judgment.

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How it works

Three texts. That's it.

Faster than ordering food. No app, no portal, no video call — just text.

Text Us

Text (480) 639-4722 and say something like "hey, it burns when I pee." No app, no portal, no account. That's literally all you need to start.

Chris Reviews

Chris Woods, your double board-certified Nurse Practitioner, reads your message personally. He'll ask a couple quick follow-up questions — think texting a friend who happens to know medicine.

Prescription Sent

If antibiotics are appropriate, your Rx goes electronically to your nearest pharmacy. Most people pick up same day. Done. Follow-ups are always free.

Treatment follows IDSA uncomplicated UTI guidelines. First-line antibiotics selected based on your symptoms, history, and local resistance patterns.

Clinical overview

What a UTI is, in plain language

A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection of the urinary system. The most common form — and the one we treat by text — is acute uncomplicated cystitis (bladder infection, ICD-10 N39.0). Most are caused by E. coli from the gut traveling up the urethra. About 50–60% of women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Classic symptoms

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DysuriaBurning or stinging when you pee

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Urinary urgencySudden, strong need to go

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FrequencyGoing much more often, often just a few drops

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Suprapubic painPressure or aching just above the pubic bone

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Cloudy urineOr strong-smelling urine

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HematuriaA little blood in the urine (pink tinge)

Differential diagnosis

UTI vs. yeast vs. STI vs. kidney

"Down-there" symptoms can be confusing. Here's how to tell what's what.

Condition	Hallmark symptoms	What it needs
UTI (bladder infection)	Burning when you pee, urgency, frequency, suprapubic pressure	✓ We treat this by text
Yeast infection	Itching, thick white discharge, redness — no burning while urinating	✓ We treat this by text
STI (chlamydia, gonorrhea)	Burning + unusual discharge, pelvic pain, recent new partner	Sometimes — text us to find out
Kidney infection	UTI symptoms plus fever, chills, back/side pain, nausea	Needs in-person eval (ER)

Not sure which one fits? Text us — Chris will ask the right questions to point you to the right care.

What we prescribe

Antibiotics we can send same day

First-line choices follow the IDSA uncomplicated UTI guideline^[1]. We can also send relief for burning while the antibiotic kicks in. Additional reference: CDC UTI overview.

First-line antibiotic

Nitrofurantoin

Brand: Macrobid, Macrodantin

5-day course. Concentrates in the bladder, low resistance rates, well tolerated.

First-line antibiotic

TMP-SMX

Brand: Bactrim, Septra

3-day course. Inexpensive and effective if local E. coli resistance is below ~20%.

Alternative antibiotic

Cephalexin

Brand: Keflex

5–7 day course. Useful if you have a sulfa allergy or recent nitrofurantoin use.

Symptom relief

Phenazopyridine

Brand: Pyridium, Azo

A urinary analgesic — not an antibiotic. Calms the burning while the antibiotic works. Turns urine bright orange. That's normal.

If yeast follows antibiotics

Nystatin cream

Topical antifungal

Antibiotics sometimes trigger a yeast flare. If that happens, text us — we'll send nystatin the same way we sent your antibiotic.

Most generics typically run $4–$20 with GoodRx. We send each Rx electronically; you choose which pharmacy.

Safety first

When to go to the ER instead

I'm a nurse practitioner, not a salesman. If something more serious is going on, I want you in an ER, not texting me.

⚠ Head to the ER if any of these apply:

Fever over 101°F with back or side pain — that's kidney territory, may need IV antibiotics
Significant blood in your urine (not just a little pink)
You can't keep fluids down — can't take oral antibiotics if you're vomiting
You're pregnant or think you might be
Child under 2 with urinary symptoms

For the classic stuff — burning, urgency, frequency, lower belly pressure — that's bread-and-butter telehealth.

Is this right for you?

Who this is for (and who it isn't)

Text-based UTI care works for most uncomplicated cases. It isn't right for everyone. Here's the honest line.

Good fit ✓

Non-pregnant adult woman with classic UTI symptoms
Burning, urgency, frequency, suprapubic pressure
Otherwise healthy — no fever, no flank pain
Located in one of our 11 licensed states
Symptoms less than ~5 days

Needs in-person care ✗

Pregnant or possibly pregnant
Men (UTIs in men are typically complicated)
Fever, chills, or back/flank pain
Children under 2
Catheter-associated or known anatomic urinary issue

Not sure where you fall? Text us anyway — we'll point you to the right care, no charge for the honesty.

Recurrent infections

Getting UTIs more than once?

A UTI is considered recurrent when you have two or more in six months, or three or more in a year. About 1 in 4 women who get one UTI will have another within six months.

For the acute flare-up — the "it's back again, I know this feeling" episode — a text visit works the same way it does for a first UTI. Chris picks an antibiotic based on what's worked for you before and what hasn't.

What we can't do via text is the longer workup recurrent UTIs sometimes need: urine cultures, post-menopausal estrogen evaluation, imaging, or urology referral. If that's where you are, we'll be straight with you. See the AUA recurrent UTI guideline for what that workup looks like.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I really get UTI antibiotics without going in?

Yes. A licensed Nurse Practitioner at NPCWoods reviews symptoms by text and prescribes same-day antibiotics. This is HIPAA-compliant and fully supported by IDSA clinical guidelines for uncomplicated bladder infections.

What if it's not a UTI?

Chris will ask detailed follow-up questions to identify your condition. We only recommend treatment when your symptom pattern securely fits a UTI. If your symptoms suggest something else, we'll refer you to in-person care and refund your fee immediately.

How much do the antibiotics cost?

Generic UTI antibiotics typically cost $4–$20 at retail pharmacies with GoodRx. You pay a separate $59 flat fee for the telehealth consult. Prescriptions sent electronically to CVS, Walgreens, Costco, or Walmart.

How fast will I hear back?

Most patients receive a treatment plan within a few hours. Chris reviews all consults same-day, including weekends. Once the review is complete, your Rx is sent electronically to your pharmacy immediately.

How is this different from urgent care?

NPCWoods is $59 flat and entirely over text — no appointments, no waiting rooms, no germ exposure. Walk-in urgent care typically charges over $150. You get direct care from a double board-certified NP without leaving your home.

What if I don't feel better in 48 hours?

Text us immediately if symptoms don't start improving within 48 hours. Follow-up reviews are completely free. We may switch your prescription or recommend you go in for a urine culture.

Can men get UTI treatment online?

Men generally require in-person evaluations since male UTIs are classified as complicated. Text us anyway — Chris will evaluate your symptoms safely and refer you to local care with a full refund if needed.

What if I'm pregnant or might be?

Pregnant patients experiencing urinary symptoms must be evaluated in person by an OB or clinic. UTIs during pregnancy require close monitoring that text-based care cannot safely provide. We do not treat pregnant patients.