I think I have a UTI, I've never had one before. I fee like I have to pee, not even 5 min after peeing. I looked it up and this can be common after a catheder. I'm 5 weeks out. Did anyone else have this? Do I need to go to the dr or will it go away on its own after a few days?

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I feel this often and just think its because of all the Water. I never considered uti I don't experience pain just feels like I have to pee again. I will be more cautious next time.

I would suggest wait it out see if it persist and if it does see your dr.

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With a UTI, you often have burning or pain with urination. You usually feel like you constantly have to go to the bathroom. Your urine may have a soul smell or be blood tinged or have mucus in it. I would go in and get checked as a UTI can easily turn into a kidney infection. There is an over the counter med that will help with the discomfort but since you sound symptomatic you also need antibiotics. UTI's can happen after a catheter but usually you see them within a week. You can get a UTI from not wiping properly front to back. You should also urinate before and after having intercourse so bacteria doesn't get up there and cause infection.

I would call your primary doctor and see if you can at least bring a urine specimen in. Drink TONS of Water and some people swear by cranberry juice.

After my rny I had several uti. Your body is getting rid of keystones like crazy right now and I think that is what caused mine. Get to the doc. My obgyn started me on a daily dose of macrobid to help get rid of them.