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Painful urination!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
I have recently gone on the pill and since me and my boyfriend have never had sex with anyone else we have decided not to use condoms anymore because we really dont like them! However, we had sex without one for the first time last weekend, and now I have developed some kind of infection (I think)

I think its cystitis, which isnt actually caused by sex but can b aggrevated by it - basically, whenever I pee, as it gets towards the end my bladder really hurts!! Now I know no1 here is a doctor, but has any1 had this b4? I have had the symptoms 4 about 3 days now, and I dont want to go to the doctor about it, because I've read that it will go on its own if you drink lots and pee more often to flush out your bladder! I was also wondering if I have sex again will it make it worse, since I havent told my bf yet as I dont want to worry him!

Please, if any1 knows anything about this, some advice would be great!

Thanks

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  • Girl-From-MarsGirl-From-Mars Posts: 2,822 Boards Guru
    im not an authority on cystitis or STDs.... but i think cranberry juice may help... my advice would be not to have sex again in case you pass it on to him, and he could re-infect you.

    i would prob advise going to the docs, but i know i probably wouldnt in your circumstances <IMG alt="image" alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/tongue.gif"&gt; hopefully tomorrow someone with slightly more knowledge will post...

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Docs

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    (if its is) cystitis is a minor bacterial infection of the urinary tract which is very painful (i believe). There's quite a few diffo forms of it of which i dont know and it aint interesting anyway <IMG alt="image" alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt;

    Your doctor will probably prescribe u anti-biotics.
    PLEASE dont take this the wrong way lol but personal hygiene is very important in preventing a re-occurence.

    Make sure your partner washes his genitals thoroughly (esp foreskin) and after you use the toilet, always wipe yourself front to back.

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    definitley see the doc if its becoming painful and annoying but in the mean time drink loads of water...like 2-3 litres a day...

    hope it gets better!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Not all sti's are passed on through previous sexual contact so it is a good idea still to use a condom unless you both have had a full sexual health check up.

    Yes drink lots of water with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in a half pint of water(if u can!) in a litre, then go to the doctor!!

    Sorry to sound like a nag, but I don't know if anyone here is a dotor, so there's no point guessing. As someone has said already its really easy to treat an infection - most can be cleared up with antibiotics.

    And it might not be cystitis but a urinary tract infection or non specific vaginitis....you see what I mean about guessing?Go see a doctor and ask them for free condoms and both of you book a sexaul health checkup!
  • the_Paranoid_bunnythe_Paranoid_bunny Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    i had cystitis and it sounds similar to what you've got...

    i didn't go to see the doc until i started pissing blood, then i went pretty sharpish... you'll probably do the same...

    nothing to worry about. you'll probably get prescribed cephalexin (:rolleyes <IMG alt="image" alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt; because it's really good for that sort of thing...

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    <IMG alt="image" alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/eek.gif"&gt; I have a horrible feeling I'm in the same situation as you, BagPuss (btw sorry to drag this up again!).

    so cranberry juice, drinking lots and going to the doc if it gets any worse are recommended?

    I think it's the same thing; I'm a virgin and so is my bf but we have done stuff. not much or very far though. I assume it can be aggravated by certain things?

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  • the_Paranoid_bunnythe_Paranoid_bunny Posts: 487 Listening Ear
    Originally posted by *~stellar~*:
    so cranberry juice, drinking lots and going to the doc if it gets any worse are recommended?
    no. cranberry juice, drinking lots and going to the doc immediately are recommended.
    . I assume it can be aggravated by certain things?

    soap, bubble bath, wiping yourself in the wrong direction... its cause is not always sexual... but yes, it can be aggravated by sexual contact.

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