cystitis

[Pesk]

I have started with cystitis - haven't had it for years but presume I'm more prone now as menapausal. I've sent hubby up to the chemist to get over the counter stuff but have noticed my urine is pink - blood? Should I be any more worried? Don't remember thatr happening last time but it was over 20 yrs ago.

[skyep]

Hi Pesk - I can't remember pink urine with cystitis either. May be you should get it checked out with the doctor. It could simply be a water infection, have you googled it? xx

[Pesk]

Thanks. WIll google it now. Hubby just arrived back with the stuff so will also read the small print.

[beryllium]

Hi Pesk,
Most probably blood. Don't leave it. Get hubby to get a urine sample pot from the chemist and pop into either a drop in centre or A+E just to get a quick dip test and see if you need antibiotics.

Is your GP not open this morning?

B.

[DONNA1458]

Don't worry yourself have a look on here hope it helps xx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/cystiti s1.shtml#what_are_the_symptoms?__

[beryllium]

I left mine.... pink turned to red turned to very very serious kidney infection turned to 8 days in hospital.

There is no harm whatsoever in getting a dip test.

[FUZZYBEE]

Kidney infection or kidney stones can cause blood in the urine but a real nasty bout of cystitis can do that too.
Maybe take your medication but only leave it a day or so if it hasn't resolved then get to your GP or even A&E.
GOOD LUCK

[Katie~77]

Knobby, have you ever had cytisis????????????x

[johnny.5]

you need not rely on hubby to deliver your urine sample to the doc. ( there is always somebody on this site willing to take the pee )

[Pesk]

Thanks everyone - I still fell like ***** but you've all cheered me up. I'll get a docs appointment if urine still pink. No aches in the kidneys so will continue taking what poor downtrooden hubby got me from the chemist. It's in his interest to look after me if he ever wants sex again!

[beryllium]

Has hubby got you cranberry juice aswell??? :D xxx

[jno]

eaten any beetroot lately? Anyway, yes, get it checked.

[Pesk]

Yes lots of cranberrry juice and no I haven't eaten beetroot. Symptoms haven't got any worse so just hanging on in there and drinking lots. These things always happen at the wrong time as right in the middle of Primary School Christmas play stuff and so can't be off on Monday. I really am encouraged that folks give the time to answer. Thankyou one & all. x

[ethandron]

menopause is definitaly a contributory factor.