What happens if you get a bladder infection or UTI while pregnant? - Page 2

Luckyeleven · Apr 5th, 2012, 07:59 AM

I found out on tuesday that I have a UTI, I was prescribed antibiotics by my gp. It seems they are relatively common in pregnancy..

Indi84 · Apr 5th, 2012, 08:45 AM

I have one right now

Haven't had one in years! Taking antibiotics the doctor gave me, I was worried but he said infection is worse for the baby, and I've been very sore from it. Few days off work and half way through the meds am staring to perk up a bit so hope it's going to clear up.

Shadowy Lady · Apr 5th, 2012, 10:10 AM

Like a lot of ladies here mentioned, it's very common in pregnancy. I got a UTI when I was about 8 weeks pregnant and it's such an annoying thing to go through on top of all first trimester symptoms. I went to my doctor and she prescribed antibiotics that are safe to use for pregnant women. It went away after 3 days completely.

I was told that if you leave it untreated, it can cause kidney failure or preterm labour.

ParisJeTadore · Apr 5th, 2012, 10:10 AM

I also started out my pg with a uti

Unfortunately, the "safe" antibiotic prescribed to me gave me a really bad allergic reaction (has never happened before!) and was not a fun situation at all. I am terrified of getting another one so...I drink LOTS of water every day. In fact, I have a cousin who use to get chronic uti's and she told me that now when she feels one coming on she drinks lots of water until she feels better.

youngone · Apr 15th, 2012, 05:23 AM

thanks guys!!x

Emerald87 · Apr 15th, 2012, 05:43 AM

What were your symptoms ladies? I've had UTIs before but I hear it can differ in pregnancy. We have frequency anyway so that's not a symptom.
The only reason it worries me is that from 12 weeks I've had a constant dull cramping which I'm not sure if it's my bowel, uterus or maybe a UTI.

Candy Cane · Apr 15th, 2012, 07:54 AM

My midwife picked up a UTI at 20 weeks after a routine urine test. I was given amoxycillin to take one tablet three times a day for a week and I was fine.

I googled it loads, asked the Doctor and the Pharmacist to ensure they were safe in pregnancy and indeed they are. The internet referred to some others which are also safe however I can't remember what they were and your Doctor will know whats best anyway.

I didn't even know I had a UTI, I guess when I went for an pee sometimes I felt desperate but when I went not much came out which I had put down to being a pregnancy symptom but I guess looking back thats what cystitus is like although I never had any burning feeling like I would do usually with cystitus.

ds0910 · Apr 15th, 2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Emerald87

What were your symptoms ladies? I've had UTIs before but I hear it can differ in pregnancy. We have frequency anyway so that's not a symptom.
The only reason it worries me is that from 12 weeks I've had a constant dull cramping which I'm not sure if it's my bowel, uterus or maybe a UTI.

I am just starting to get over a pretty bad UTI and I also started the pregnancy with one(before I realized I was pregnant) This time I had to take two different antibiotics because the first one didn't help AT ALL!!! The first antibiotic they gave me was, well I can't remember now, but the second one that is working is Omnicef.

My symptoms have bee CONSTANT urination....like every 10 or 15 mins alot of the time, burning and pain while urinating, dull pain in lower abdomen right above the pelvic bone, and just a general feeling of being "puny" and not well. Think that about covers it. Hope the cramping stops for you soon hun!

fidgets mammy · Apr 15th, 2012, 11:54 AM

yip ive just got rid of one. doctor in delivery prescribed antibiotics for it. i was in pain but it cleared up straight away with the medication.

water infections can be harmful if not treat.

Feanorous · Apr 16th, 2012, 03:46 AM

The midwife just called to tell me I have a bit of an infection - this showed up on the uring test I did for them 11 days ago. I am worried that it's been 11 days without any treatment - is that ok?

I didn't even know I had an infection, I haven't had any symptoms!?

From reading this thread at least I know that antibiotics are ok when pregnant. I am still going to check with the doctor and pharmacist when I pick them up later though.

x

Apr 5th, 2012, 07:59 AM	#11
Luckyeleven Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London, UK Posts: 698	I found out on tuesday that I have a UTI, I was prescribed antibiotics by my gp. It seems they are relatively common in pregnancy..

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Apr 5th, 2012, 08:45 AM	#12
Indi84 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,674	I have one right now Haven't had one in years! Taking antibiotics the doctor gave me, I was worried but he said infection is worse for the baby, and I've been very sore from it. Few days off work and half way through the meds am staring to perk up a bit so hope it's going to clear up.

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Apr 5th, 2012, 10:10 AM	#13
Shadowy Lady Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,823	Like a lot of ladies here mentioned, it's very common in pregnancy. I got a UTI when I was about 8 weeks pregnant and it's such an annoying thing to go through on top of all first trimester symptoms. I went to my doctor and she prescribed antibiotics that are safe to use for pregnant women. It went away after 3 days completely. I was told that if you leave it untreated, it can cause kidney failure or preterm labour.

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ParisJeTadore Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 1,375	I also started out my pg with a uti Unfortunately, the "safe" antibiotic prescribed to me gave me a really bad allergic reaction (has never happened before!) and was not a fun situation at all. I am terrified of getting another one so...I drink LOTS of water every day. In fact, I have a cousin who use to get chronic uti's and she told me that now when she feels one coming on she drinks lots of water until she feels better.

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Apr 15th, 2012, 05:43 AM	#16
Emerald87 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,214	What were your symptoms ladies? I've had UTIs before but I hear it can differ in pregnancy. We have frequency anyway so that's not a symptom. The only reason it worries me is that from 12 weeks I've had a constant dull cramping which I'm not sure if it's my bowel, uterus or maybe a UTI.

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Apr 15th, 2012, 07:54 AM	#17
Candy Cane Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 608	My midwife picked up a UTI at 20 weeks after a routine urine test. I was given amoxycillin to take one tablet three times a day for a week and I was fine. I googled it loads, asked the Doctor and the Pharmacist to ensure they were safe in pregnancy and indeed they are. The internet referred to some others which are also safe however I can't remember what they were and your Doctor will know whats best anyway. I didn't even know I had a UTI, I guess when I went for an pee sometimes I felt desperate but when I went not much came out which I had put down to being a pregnancy symptom but I guess looking back thats what cystitus is like although I never had any burning feeling like I would do usually with cystitus.

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Apr 15th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#19
fidgets mammy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: north east england Posts: 3,173	yip ive just got rid of one. doctor in delivery prescribed antibiotics for it. i was in pain but it cleared up straight away with the medication. water infections can be harmful if not treat.

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Apr 16th, 2012, 03:46 AM	#20
Feanorous Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 496	The midwife just called to tell me I have a bit of an infection - this showed up on the uring test I did for them 11 days ago. I am worried that it's been 11 days without any treatment - is that ok? I didn't even know I had an infection, I haven't had any symptoms!? From reading this thread at least I know that antibiotics are ok when pregnant. I am still going to check with the doctor and pharmacist when I pick them up later though. x

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