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UTI symptoms while pregnant

saffie2011saffie2011
in October 2011 Moms

I've seen lots of ladies mention that UTIs are both common and less recognizable while pregnant.  I think I might have one right now and just wondering how people know before I make an appt with my dr.

I've been feeling crampy in my lower abdomen and I've been peeing much more frequently lately (my frequency tapered off and now is back on).  No real pain when I pee, but just feeling out of sorts down there. Of course, I KNOW this could just be growing and stretching, but just wondering how others felt when they had a UTI.

TIA.

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Re: UTI symptoms while pregnant

  • hopefulelisehopefulelise

    I thought a few weeks that I had one. I was convinced. I was peeing all the time, had some weird abdominal twinges/cramps where my bladder is. And I also thought I had kidney pain. Had a urine test at both the RE's and the ob's office (my appts were close together) and both were negative. Guess it was just good ol' pregnancy symptoms Smile

    I hope it turns out to be nothing! I did hear that UTI symptoms may present differently in pregnancy, that's why I thought I had one.  

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  • rktorkto

    it is better to get the test - no matter what.

    It takes a few minutes to pee in a cup.  No harm to you. 

    My OB resident told me that if you get a UTI while pregnant and dont treat it, your risk of premature delivery is increased.  especially later on.  so go get the test. 

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  • CA2006CA2006 member
    I hade the same symptoms last week. My OB had me come in for a test and all is fine.  Just the baby camping on my bladder.  Go for the test and peace of mind, though it is likely nothing. :)
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  • happylady07happylady07 member
    I had one at my first appt when they took a urine sample, and had no idea.  My doctor specifically told me if I suspected anything, to just give them a call and they can have me run into the lab same day for another pee test & call in antibiotics if needed.  Go ahead and call. 
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  • cszlachtacszlachta
    I had the same "not right" feeling and some cloudy pee.  I called the OB's office and they had me come in for a urine sample and it came back negative.  So it's worth just getting in there for confirmation.  The results were back within 48 hours.
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  • saffie2011saffie2011
    Thanks, ladies.  I just called and I'm sure I'll go in by the end of the day. 
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