uti or smtg else?

[MrsSiba]

I have had weird pains all week...back pain pretty much all week, I never get back pain, even when AF is visiting, really bad headache all day on weds, keep waking up in the night, very tired horrendous gas and bloating.

I am symptom spotting as we are TTC #1 and been trying since last July. Not due until next week so am trying to stay calm but really hoping I am pregnant!

The thing worrying me is I feel like I have a UTI or cystitis but not had sex since last week. I have been taking bicarb dissolved in water to help the sharp burning uncomfortable feeling as cant get a GP's appt until next fri!

Just wanted some reassurance that its ok to take bicarb or if there is anything else I should do?

If you are in a lot of pain I would call out of hours to be honest for advice if nothing else.
Fingers crossed you are pregnant!
The bi carb would be fine I would think, drink lots of water.

Thanks Prolific. So good to hear you say that as haven't told anyone we are trying. I too have everything crossed!

The burning is still there today. My back didn't hurt until about 6 pm yesterday but ok today. Really tired tho!

I'm hoping these are all good signs!

over-the-counter cystitis relief? x

Keep an eye on the back pain - if you do have a UTI which it sounds like with the burning pee - then the pain could be a signal that it's reached your kidneys.
When I've had it previously it's also brought a few flu like symptoms and nausea.
Drink lots and lots of water to flush it out, good quality cranberry juice helps too.

Good luck, hope you get your BFP

These are all good signs but also could be uti sign. Best to get it checked. I left mine and I ended up with a nasty kidney infection :(
Though apparently my gynae told me you can experience uti/thrush symproms before you are due on.

I personally wouldn't bother with any over the counter or cranberry remedies. Just straight to the GP best not to muck about with issues down there.

Thank you all for replies, have found out the surgery does a drop in centre in the mornings so will be there in the morning.

Back pain has def eased off but still feel tender and a burning when weeing. I've had cystitis before and with that I got the feeling of needing a wee but then nothing there...not this time tho. Sorry for TMI .....just hoping for BFP on thursday