my bladder and uterus are aching really bad, i cant sleep. what would help with the sleeping during a uti?> i have been awake for days and am completely tired from fighting this. am on antibiotics.

The bacteria causes the tissues to become inflammed. There is a lot of “stuff” in your pelvic region, and when one thing gets irritable it tends to share the irritation with everyone. Kind of like having one grump in the crowd being a downer for everyone else. Sometimes you can calm them down by massaging the lower belly, or lying on your side with your knees curled up and hugging a firm pillow. Sometimes a heating pad will help, front or back as you find most comfy. You can also help shift the infection along faster if you will drink until your molars threaten to float out of your mouth. The more diluted you keep the urine, the less irritating it is to the bladder. Then it doesn’t spasm and set everything else off. Your antibiotics should start making a noticeable difference in 3-4 days. Depending on what you are taking, it may also be smart to lay off all the dairy products. Antibiotics kill a lot of the good bacteria in your gut, making it impossible to digest dairy products of any kind. That can give you diarrhea and gas, and that will really irritate everyone in the region. If you have been eating much dairy, that may also be some of the problem now. The end of the small intestine is right below your belly button, and then the large intestine starts. Gas in the system will make you feel crampy as well. In that case, the masssage will move things along to the exit as well, and also help. Sorry dear, it’s just a miserable situation.

I have had a urinary tract infection for nearly a week (have not had time to go to the doctor yet, as I’m in college and it’s finals week) and yesterday I began getting very bad stomach cramps and lower back pain. My period isn’t due, so I know it’s not that. Does anyone know if the UTIs could cause those symptoms?

Thanks.

I have severe pain in my abdomen over the pube area from this uti. Its horrible. Anybody ever have this constant ache there with a uti?

Antibiotics don’t do anything for the pain, they fight the infection. You may want to try some tylenol or advil for the pain.

Waiting for antibodics to kick in for urinary tract infection…any suggestions for help with the pain relief from the symptoms?

water would help. pop, or juice makes it worst for me
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Also, passing blood?

Yes, a urinary tract infection can cause pain and blood.

However, there are other disorders and diseases that can also cause the same symptoms.

You need to go to a doctor immediately for the appropriate diagnoses and medication.

I had a terrible urinary tract infection that spread to my kidneys over the holidays. The doctor offices were closed and I ended up in the emergency room because i was having excruciating pain.
Anyway, I have been on antibiotics since Christmas night and this morning I started having urgency, frequencly and pain during voiding again??? I have been taking the meds as prescribed so why would they all of a sudden seem to stop working?

If I were you I would go back to the doctors office and address this issue. If your antibiotics aren't working then you might need something stronger. Or possibly you have something else related to the UTI. I would go to the doctor again if it were me.

I have been having pains in the upper part of my legs and hips upon sitting a long time, and when I rise in the morning. Today I found out I have a urinary tract infection, can the two be connected?

Yes, it can be connected, but you really need to consult with your Doctor, it could be something else. I have pain in my upper legs and hips in the morning, and when I walk just a short period of time, but I have brusitus in my hips. Any time you have pain, your body is trying to tell you something is wrong, so have it cecked out by your physician. Always listen to what your body is telling you.

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typically there is pain when you have a UTI. Other symptoms include a strong urge to urinate usually with only a small amount of urine being released which may have a small amount of blood present.

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