UTI and Kidney Pain?

Question

Hey Ladies! 
​I got a UTI a few days ago and I really really didn't want to have to take antibiotics so I franks TONS of water, took cranberry capsules and D-Mannose as well. My symptoms mostly went away by the end of the day! I kept drinking lots of water the next day and still taking cranberry and d-mannose but last night I woke up in so much pain in my lower back right side. Like probably where my kidney is. I took my temp and never got a fever so I didn't think it could be a kidney infection. My question is, has anyone had that kind of pain before and do you think it's just a symptom of my UTI?

Answer

I would go to the doctor. Sounds like the infection has moved into your kidneys. You need antibiotics.

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It could be a sign of kidney stones. You will know in a few days. Check with your doctor.

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1. If you already have the infection aka uti (urinary tract INFECTION) and having pain then taking an antibiotic for a bit is a lot better than dealing with the pain and possible consequences of the infectioning worsening. Remember your kidneys are connected to your bladder by ureters, so if your urine is infected and sitting in your bladder then the infection could potentially migrate up into your kidneys and wow does that hurt. Hospital admission hurt plus iv antibiotics to treat.
​2. (Just for future) Cranberry juice only helps prevent but does not treat a UTI. Only antibiotics or hoping your body naturally corrects it over time will cure it. 
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I get UTIs quite frequently (although not during my pregnancy as of yet) and I have had the kind of pain you're describing. I completely understand not wanting to take antibiotics, but it may be a good idea to see a doctor to make sure the infection has actually cleared up, otherwise it could come back even worse. Hope you feel better soon!

UTI and Kidney Pain?

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