I think I might have a UTI!!

KelliColindres · August 2015

I am a first time mom. This afternoon I started needing to pee every five seconds. I can't see my doctor until tomorrow. Any suggestions? Should I be worried about the baby?

smushi · August 2015

Call your OB. I got one in early pregnancy last time and didn't realize til they did the usual urine check. I forget what they prescribed me.

KelliColindres · August 2015

Great, thank you!!! I am only 8 weeks along and everything is so new to me!

kynbar5 · August 2015

If you just can't make it until tomorrow my ob told me it's safe to buy AZO. It's an over-the-counter urinary relief type of tablet. Hope you get some relief because uti's can be a real pain!

jessicabradley01 · August 2015

Call your OB. I had one discovered in routine urine during my last pregnancy and was on antibiotics. I hear this is very common during pregnancy.

KelliColindres · August 2015

Good to know that it is a common thing during pregnancy! I will call my OB in the morning.

CassidyACD · August 2015

People have always suggested cranbury juice for some relief last time I had one. Not sure if it works, but it can't hurt.

nicole103109 · August 2015

I get them all the time, I don't even get symptoms any more I'm lucky if they're caught before it becomes a kidney infection. Actually have a script I have to go pick up. No big deal some antibiotics will help. Drink a lot of water and cranberry juice (less sugar the better) helps clear it out. And the azo tablets help a ton. If it's painful they can get you a pain relief script too

thecubiclee · August 2015

If you take the Azo, don't forget a panty liner. Hope you're able to see the doctor for some relief tomorrow.

oceanchild · August 2015

I used to get UTIs with my pregnancies - like I was on antibiotics for 4m with my first, and 2m with my second, until I just stopped taking them bc they weren't helping. With my third pregnancy my friend suggested I take a decent probiotic and helped me find these (they are in the refrigerated section of the pharmacy at Publix, but I'm sure you can find a good one at a health shop), and the one I was getting then resolved and I haven't had one since. Taking them again and no signs of any problems! *SO* worth the purchase!!!!

oceanchild · August 2015

My old OB told me that I couldn't take Azo while pregnant, but I never followed up or asked my new OB since I found the probies.

SparkE82 · August 2015

Unsweetened cranberry juice and LOTS of water. Avoid anything sugary if possible. NO POP/SODA......it only makes it worse.

Warning: Unsweetened cranberry juice isn't very pleasant.....I either hold my breath and chug it, or dilute it with some ice water. But it works like a charm at relieving symptoms until you can get into your doctor.

skruhmin · August 2015

Definitely go in before it turns into a kidney infection. Yes they are common during pregnancy and they can be very bad news if you go long enough. I had to go through several antibiotics with one with DS2 because we could not get rid of it. A "cure" was juicing cranberries with green apples - enough for several large glasses. It tastes horrible but it knocked it out. And yes, don't get the cranberry cocktail - simply cranberry or an organic unsweetened one will be good. You can also get cranberry pills that don't have any sugar. Good luck.

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