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Difficulty with myvwaterworks

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Sparkling Thu 17-Jun-21 08:21:51

I have had problems passing water, I feel as if I want to then nothing happens, at times it has been very painful, I cut out all caffeine, spicy food and acid food. Last night my stomach swelled so much, I kept drinking water, all night just small amounts. Trying to get in touch with my doctor is hopeless, now waiting, 50 in queue. Last time hung on 40 and cut off.

Puzzled Fri 18-Jun-21 17:11:35

If it is a Kidney stone, it can be broken up with ultrasound.
As dust it will pass almost unnoticed.
Far better than the pain, and risk, of passing it complete.

crazyH Thu 17-Jun-21 19:38:24

Sparkling, glad you’ve started antibiotics- that should sort it out. If you’re still in pain, you could be having a small kidney stone. I’m not a Doctor, but I had similar symptoms as yours, and it turned out to be a small kidney stone, which eventually passed through.
Hope you feel better soon…

kittylester Thu 17-Jun-21 19:36:05

shelflife did you read the thread? The op is on abs!

Shelflife Thu 17-Jun-21 19:28:58

I think A and E is your best option. Please don't hesitate or be afraid to go. Not being able to pass urine needs immediate attention! This sounds to be more than an infection and I urge you to go now . Good luck.

AGAA4 Thu 17-Jun-21 16:53:41

If it's a UTI the antibiotics clear it up very quickly. Hope you feel better soon.

greenlady102 Thu 17-Jun-21 16:41:07

have you pee'd yet?

Blossoming Thu 17-Jun-21 16:10:21

Fingers crossed for you sparkling

Sparkling Thu 17-Jun-21 15:25:07

Thank you all. Finally got through to surgery and had a urine test, blood in it so put me on antibiotics, and sent tge sample of for more tests. I look about 5 months pregnant, it doesn’t match the face though. Hopefully will feel better soon.

greenlady102 Thu 17-Jun-21 12:39:07

111 or a and e now. Not passing water is VERY serious

Nancy0 Thu 17-Jun-21 12:36:57

I wouldn't hang about with that problem.... definitely go to A&E at least someone will see you. Good luck ...hope everything is ok

Whiff Thu 17-Jun-21 12:31:39

Kiwigramz sorry cranberry is a myth. I have been having a glass a day since 1996 after my total hysterectomy as I read it would stop UTIs . It doesn't. Only antibiotics will clear up UTIs and kidney infections.

sodapop Thu 17-Jun-21 12:30:15

If you are not passing urine Sparkling you do need to see a Dr, go to A &E if you don't get any help from your GP.

Kiwigramz I think the cranberry juice solution has largely been discounted now.

Kiwigramz Thu 17-Jun-21 11:55:55

Do get this looked into. In the meantime try drinking cranberry juice which can help relieve symptoms. Hope you feel better soon

Redhead56 Thu 17-Jun-21 11:52:42

Sounds like you have cystitis or another water infection take in plenty of fluids. If you have blood pressure you can’t take medication bought over the counter because of salts. I am prescribed Nitrofurantoin by my doctor. Hope you feel better soon.

Chameleon007 Thu 17-Jun-21 11:44:34

My husband had this problem. Go to A&E ASAP. Even if you have to call an ambulance.

Riverwalk Thu 17-Jun-21 11:18:23

Have you passed any urine since yesterday?

You need to call 111.

rafichagran Thu 17-Jun-21 10:49:18

Call 111.

dogsmother Thu 17-Jun-21 10:41:58

If you are not passing any urine you may have a very full bladder, do call as advised.

henetha Thu 17-Jun-21 10:33:54

Seriously, phone 111 as soon as possible. I've found them very helpful on two occassions.

Sparklefizz Thu 17-Jun-21 10:29:15

Sparkling Get help immediately.

Whiff Thu 17-Jun-21 10:07:54

Sparkling could be UTI or kidney infection. You need to see someone today. If you can't get hold of your GP do you have walk in clinics in your area. You can't just walk in but you could phone them . Or go to A &E. Because only carers can be with patients at A&E the waiting times are a lot less. I have found here you are triaged quickly and then see by a doctor. Because you can't pass water you will be seen quickly. They may have to use a catheter so be prepared.

I have had recurring UTIs and kidney infections since September. On waiting list for urologist. Luckily the antibiotics clear it up.

You need help today. Over the counter remedies haven't worked for me.

BlueSky Thu 17-Jun-21 09:21:31

Definitely 111 could be something else than an infection. The sooner you have it sorted the better.

shysal Thu 17-Jun-21 08:57:56

Public service adverts are asking people not to go to A&E these days, but to contact 111. I hope you get help soon.
A GP phone queue of 5 takes about 30 minutes at my surgery, so 50 is horrendous!

kittylester Thu 17-Jun-21 08:54:08

Phone 111

PinkCakes Thu 17-Jun-21 08:50:28

Sparkling There are treatments you can buy over the counter. Try something like that, be sure to drink about 4 oints or more a day, and perhaps consider changing GP surgery? 50 in a queue is terrible. 111 will be able to advise you further and may be able to get you an appointment at a walk-in place