Zinging, ache in bladder.

Thank you all so much. The doctor rang me and said I had a very severe infection so felt even more stupid when I said I had had it for a few weeks. I have collected antibiotics and she has given me a longer course. Just had the first lot with food with a full glass of water while standing up.
Do you know I can’t thank all you lovely people enough.
Gransnet has been so wonderful and kind to me on so many occasions. The advise has always been so good and helpful. Thank you again and only to say that I do try to help as well.

Thank you. I took it around to the surgery and I was told I was being put on the duty doctor’s list. I handed it to the receptionist who told me to put it in the hospital sample box. I explained it was for the duty doctor and I had been told to take it around as soon as possible. She looked a little vague but put it in a plastic bag. I had attached a note to it asking for an antibiotic which had worked without making me feel ill. Haven’t a clue when the doctor will ring. When I rang this morning I said I didn’t need a doctors appointment as I knew what was wrong and could take the sample around. Would have thought that maybe the nurse could do it. I will wait until this afternoon and then go around again if I don’t hear anything. Nothing is straight forward these days.

Do make an appointment to have it checked out. It could be 'wall' collapse in that area. I had similar symptoms to you.
One excellent piece of advice I was given and that works well was to think of the bladder as the spout of a teapot to be tipped up to empty. You go to the loo as normal, pass any urine in the normal way and then stand up and sort of tip that area forward like pouring tea and most times more urine comes out. Also, if you've done that, when you sit back down again, it has often stimulated the bladder to empty a bit more the normal way.

Lovetopaint037

I am waiting for the surgery on their ring back arrangement. I have done a specimen which is really cloudy. I am going to ask if I can take the sample into the surgery and have written a note saying which anti biotic I need. Just hope they ring before 10.30 as that is their cut off time. Feel so stupid thinking that I could deal with this with d-mannose and Cystopurin for so long.

If you feel up to I'd take the sample there; if it needs to go to the lab for further testing it probably needs to get there by lunch-time.
You could sit and wait while the nurse tests it and perhaps get some antibiotics if needed more quickly, too.
Don't be fobbed off.

Don't feel stupid, your not. I think a lot of us deal with things ourselves because of the difficulty of getting an appointment.
I hope you get your appointment.

I am waiting for the surgery on their ring back arrangement. I have done a specimen which is really cloudy. I am going to ask if I can take the sample into the surgery and have written a note saying which anti biotic I need. Just hope they ring before 10.30 as that is their cut off time. Feel so stupid thinking that I could deal with this with d-mannose and Cystopurin for so long.

There is a well known link between Vaginal dryness / atrophy and a slow burn UTI when you become very aware of your bladder and feel the need to urinate frequently, yet don”t get quite the same acute burning as a more usual UTI. The problem is it can hang around for weeks without developing so you’re never sure whether you actually have an infection or just an irritable bladder. Until you suddenly find yourself with a debilitating kidney infection. Whatever the issue you definitely need to see a medical professional urgently. I hope you feel better very soon.

Check the sugar content in cranberry juice. When I used to have problems the Tesco own brand had less sugar but that might have changed. The sugar can cause irritation as well.

Yes, definitely make an appointment. If you do get one tomorrow make sure that you take a sample with you. They can do a dip test straight away.

If you start to feel hot or dizzy or generally unwell phone 111.

Yes do this, or if you start with rigors.
Sorry I meant 111, not 101!

If you take a sample make sure the container has been sterilised and take a midstream sample. Pass some urine into the loo hold yourself then pass some into the container then pass the rest into the loo. You could get kits with a sterilised container and funnel to help you do this I'm not sure they are still marketed. If you just take a sample they will probably ask you to do another, with a sterilised container.
If you start to feel hot or dizzy or generally unwell phone 111.

Please make an appointment with your GP or walk in centre urgently and take a sample of urine from the morning with you. It sounds as if you may have a Uti and time is of the essence. It is important that they run tests to to find out what bacteria is causing it and get you an antibiotic prescription post haste. I say this because I was plague with Uti a few years ago and my bacteria was not the usual one so they needed a specific anti biotic to clear it up. Good luck and speedy recovery.

Drink water, drink cranberry juice, take bicarbonate of soda in warm water if you think it might help but please don't neglect this.
Please take a sample to your surgery tomorrow or phone 101 today if you feel worse.

Cranberry juice is said to be helpful in UTIs

Thank you everyone. Will ring doctor tomorrow to see if I can get a sample tested. Lemon barley water tip is useful. Thank you..

As others have said, you do need to consult a doctor. But meanwhile drink lemon barley water. It is good for the urinary tract. A doctor told me years ago.

Lovetopaint037

Thank you. I will ring Monday and see if I can at least get a sample tested. Appointments are not easy to get.

Do explain to the receptionist you think you may have a UTI, you’ll find they’ll be very accommodating. I had all the signs a couple of weeks ago, phoned surgery at 8am and was with the nurse practitioner who prescribed nitrofuorantin two hours later. It’s best to take a sample with you.

But I wonder if you’re suffering from something called interstitial cystitis which can be triggered by various foods?

Take a sample with you. The Nurse will check it for you. But tbh, mine showed nothing, but because of my symptoms (like yours)., I was given antibiotics. Wanting to empty the bladder but nothing happens. Drink lots of water.

Pharmacists are trained to diagnose UTI's in Scotland. Not sure if in rest of UK but worth a try if GP has no appointments.

Yes, please be tested. If the test is negative it could be sensible to speak with a doctor about potential spinal nerve issues. Compressed nerves can change sensation when emptying bladder or indeed passing faeces. A step at a time though, urine testing first unless you find you cannot pass water at all which is a medical emergency.

Lovetopaint037

Thank you. I will ring Monday and see if I can at least get a sample tested. Appointments are not easy to get.

Please do or at least take a sample to the surgery for testing; they can prescribe antibiotics if necessary.

Thank you. I will ring Monday and see if I can at least get a sample tested. Appointments are not easy to get.

Drink lots of water and see a Dr asap, sorry...

You need to speak to a doctor or nurse practitioner at your health centre.

Or maybe a pharmacist can help?

Urine infection, I always have to get antibiotics to shift mine, try to get to talk to your GP (mine asks me to drop a urine sample into the surgery) but she will send a prescription through to our chemist straight away.
the last thing you want is for it to move up into your kidneys.