Cystitis + Bleeding = Doctor?

I think this time my cystitis is causing bleeding, can it still be cured with the sachets from the pharmacist or do I need a doc this time?

EDIT: Also, will paracetamol + codeine help with the pain, or not? :frown:

Reply 1

dh00001

you should probably see the doctor as you may need something abit stronger

Reply 2

Talya

Had to happen on Saturday, didn't it :rolleyes:

Reply 3

*River

Sod's law. I'd try to see a doctor today if possible - I don't know what your area is like but we have a different set up at the weekend which makes it easy to get appointments quickly, even if the doctors aren't all that good. Hope you feel better soon.

Reply 4

tbm

Ouch, sounds painful.

I reckon you need to see a doctor especially with the bleeding. I know they wont have any doctors there but do you have a Walk In centre by you? Its better than nothing I suppose, and the nurses may be able to give you something for it.

Reply 5

kinkajou

can i just ask what cystisis actually is? i dont mean to invade your thread, im sorry!

but quite embarassing...a few times after sex it has reallly really stung/burned when i've gone to the toilet. i know most people will jump on the STI bandwagon, but trust me it's 100% NOT because of any kind of STI. but i was wondering is it cystitis? It's so painful, sometimes i get it, sometimes i dont. i just dont know how to stop it though! Also it only stings for like 1 or 2 wees then a few hours later will have totally disappeared!

Reply 6

red_Rose

I'd go see the doctor, i think bleeding could be a sign of a more serious infection, perhaps kidney?

Reply 7

dh00001

you can bleed with cystitis but it can also be signs of other things, including kidney infections

Reply 8

tbm

And on that note, I had a kidney infection not long ago and it was bloody awful, Ive never been in so much pain in my entire life- it was agony going to the loo, it took me about 3 weeks before I felt better

So its important to get it checked out just in case