Posting for traffic - water infection?

[LMW1990]

I had cystitis a few years ago which then developed into a kidney infection. It burned and hurt so much to wee and I felt rotten. I also had awful back pain.

Yesterday I started with mid to low back ache. Today I feel discomfort when I wee. Looking back over the past week or so I've been going more frequently. It doesn't hurt or sting to wee but it's uncomfortable. I also have some discomfort in each side in my lower ribs. Tonight I feel like I have cold in my sides if that makes sense and I'm starting to feel a bit poorly.

Could this be a UTI? If so with it been the weekend should I call 111? Can they prescribe antibiotics or will have to wait for my GP on Monday? Thanks

[ECBC]

Ring 111, it’s what they are there for. We’re not medical experts and if you are worried please do what you need to. No one will think badly of you.

[FrownPrincess]

Ring 111 now. Don’t wait until Monday as UTIs progress rapidly and you could become extremely ill.

[Pixie2015]

111 can arrange antibiotics

[Zena1234]

How are you feeling OP?
I have had UTI symptoms for 2 and half weeks now. I'm on my second course of AB's (day 5) and no improvement Will ring GP again tomorrow. I considered 111 today but decided to hold off till tomorrow morning. Were 111 able to help you at all?

[HamsterHolder]

I doubt getting to a pharmacist tonight will be possible so little point in 111 tonight. Gp/walk in tomorrow first thing, it's a lot simpler then the gauntlet of 111. If not possible then 111 would be last option. NHS choices website has a useful section regards red flags/sepsis advice if you're concerned its progressing to a more serious infection.

[secretfreckle]

Phone 111 now.
I have had to phone many times for cystitis and either the doctor has given me the antibiotics from whichever health centre I went to or less often, if it was before midnight, I've had to go to a late night pharmacy. Don't leave it to turn into a kidney infection.