Feels like UTI, tests say no. Anyone had this?

[Devon]

Hey there

I've been feeling like I've been getting a UTI for a few days now, that funny stinging feeling etc. Saw midwife yesterday for a urine test, just got preliminary results back and no sign so far. They still have to culture the sample and I'll find out if there's anything there in a couple of days.

But it really feels like a UTI. Has anyone had the symptoms of a UTI, but it wasn't detected on tests? This has happened to me several times in the past - I've had urine samples tested and they come back clear, but I still have the symptoms. I'm wondering if it's just an inflamed urethra or something. It's a bit mysterious, but I really want to know what's going on because I'm pg and a bit worried that this may affect the baby.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks!

[katkins]

I had a similar thing when I was younger. It was due to me not drinking enough water. The concentrated urine stung a bit and irritated my bladder making me feel like I needed to go more often than I actually did. Maybe try upping water intake and cranberry tablets should be ok to take to help fight off any bugs that might be trying to grow....

[Devon]

Thanks Katkins, I do know I should be drinking more water than I do. Although I've been drinking loads of it for the last few days. Will get some cranberry juice too.

Devon
xxxx

[DiannaQ]

take some Ural - sometimes when your pregnant your urine is more potent

[Aimz]

I second what katkins said. Same thing happens to me when I am dehydrated. Drink 1.5 litres a day if you can or supplement some of it with cranberry juice.

[Devon]

Thanks Dianna and Amysarah, I've been taking ural and that seems to help. Urine is definitely more potent since I got pg, no matter how much I drink it's still pretty dark. Will get some cranberry juice this afternoon.

[Aimz]

Deep coloured urine definitely indicates dehydration. Try to carry a water bottle around everywhere you go and just sip all day. It will help I promise!