Uti?
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Uti?Warghghhghgh it hurts so much, I think I have a UTI and there is no way I'm getting to sleep with this pain. I'm drinking as much water as possible but what else can I do?
I've taken two paracetamol and it's not helping at all.
Should I go to the doctor tomorrow? I'd rather not but I don't want a kidney infection. -
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Re: Uti?Right now, unless you already have cranberry juice/those sachet things, not much but keep plodding on with the water etc. You can take ibuprofen as well and have paracetamol every 4 hours (max 4 doses in 24 hours though) if needed. If you're still feeling terrible in the morning, off to the GP.(Original post by Anonymous)
Warghghhghgh it hurts so much, I think I have a UTI and there is no way I'm getting to sleep with this pain. I'm drinking as much water as possible but what else can I do?
I've taken two paracetamol and it's not helping at all.
Should I go to the doctor tomorrow? I'd rather not but I don't want a kidney infection. -
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Re: Uti?Just a point, cystitis only affects the bladder, a UTI can occur and affect anywhere throughout the Urinary Tract.(Original post by the-slow-drug)
You need an antibiotic so definately go to your Dr. If you've not had it long then it's most likely just in the cystitus phase but you really don't want the infection to spread to your kidneys. Hope this helps.
But yes, OP, if you're still in trouble in the morning go to the GP. I've had many UTIs and it spread to my kidneys once and that hurt like **** - best avoided if possible. It's treated easily enough with antibiotics. -
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Re: Uti?Hmmm - anti biotics or damaged bladder/kidneys - you choose! . .I know which option I would go for . . .(Original post by Anonymous)
A warm laptop on my belly appears to be calming things down.
Really don't want to go on antibiotics, scared of side effects lol. Sigh. Will see how things go.
As for tin foil pants? I can't relate to that, but it does feel like peeing out tin foil lol.Last edited by DancinBallerina; 03-04-2009 at 01:05. -
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Re: Uti?Amen to that.(Original post by DancinBallerina)
Hmmm - anti biotics or damaged bladder/kidneys - you choose! . .I know which option I would go for . . .
Thanks to a kidney infection, one of mine doesn't work so good anymore lol - bear that in mind before you opt against antibiotics. If you want scarring on your kidney(s), an abcess, or any other symptom of an infection etc etc - take the damned pills lol.
