What if you're pregnant and have UTI?

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Registered: 05-26-2003
What if you're pregnant and have UTI?
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Wed, 08-06-2003 - 1:54pm
This is really embarrasing. Every month after the (alleged) ovulation period, I think I'm pregnant. So two months ago, I had a dentist appointment and told her that I might be pregnant so she didn't take x-ray. Last month, I had a regular check-up appointment with my OB/GYN and told her that I might be 2 days pregnant. So she took some blood for the testing.

Of course I wasn't pregnant. I was so embarrased. Now again, my "O" just passed and I'm thinking I might be pregnant. And I think I'm coming down with UTI (hate it!!!). Usually, the light ones just go away with a lot of water or a couple of OTC pills. But I'm afraid I can't take the pills this time since I "might be pregnant" again.. I don't wanna call my OB/GYN yet.

Can you take any antibiotic while you're pregnant? How to take care of UTI when you're pregnant?

Thanks in advance

- UTIed and confused...


Edited 8/6/2003 1:59:51 PM ET by bbmania

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 08-06-2003 - 2:07pm
Don't be embarrassed!

UTI's can be treated safely during pg, actually they are quite common for pg women, i had quite a few myself when pg with DS. Try taking a cranberry pill with extra Vit C, take the maximum dose for about a week and if it doesn't get better then see your doctor. There are many antibiotics approved for taking during pg, I would just tell you you are TTC and if she prescribes one she can RX one that is safe during pg.

Kim

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Registered: 04-28-2003
Wed, 08-06-2003 - 2:18pm
Kim is right. I also had a UTI when I was pg. I was safely put on meds for it. There are many they can give you for it. I had mine when I was about 7weeks pg. I went to my gyn I had at the time and they gave me something,(can't remember the name of it, it was 4yrs ago). Then when I went in for my first prenatal appt. of course I couldn't remember what they gave me. So the nurse listed off a bunch of meds they give for UTI's. So it will be okay. For some reason pg women seem to be more prone to UTI's. Thank goodness I only had the one! They suck!

Stacy
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