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Doctors not taking me seriously

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RaN88 · 22/05/2020 10:28

I'm really frustrated and upset, probably hormonal and don't know what to do next. Over a week ago I called my Doctor as I thought I had a UTI. She asked me to bring in a urine sample (this was a Monday) and it would be tested in a lab and returned my Wednesday. At this point she could then prescribe me antibiotics if required. It's now Friday and the sample hasn't come back. I've been chasing all week and I'm still suffering the same symptoms (stingy wee and barely able to pass any) plus more. Two nights ago I had a pain in my back plus I was sweating and shaking and nearly passed out. This was a one off and since then it just stings when I wee again, I can barely urinate anything, it's just drips. I called the surgery again this morning and said I needed help asap can I talk to a doctor? They said they didn't have time today. They know I'm pregnant with a possible UTI... is this not serious? Or am I over reacting?? She was so unhelpful and also said she wouldn't be chasing the lab as they'll come back when they're ready. This is my first pregnancy and I'm so scared of this causing complications. I feel I need to phone back but now I'm so over emotional I can barely even talk.

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4Stories · 22/05/2020 10:32

You are not over reacting and that is disgraceful that no one at your GP is bothered. It sounds like the infection has gone into your kidneys. Phone back and tell them you need to be seen or to have a call back and to
Have antibiotics prescribed urgently. Tell them you will make a formal complaint if not. A uti or kidney infection can get serious quickly and they should be wanting to treat it ASAP. Be firm. Don’t let them fob you off .Good luck .

4Stories · 22/05/2020 10:33

If they can’t deal with this quickly I would go to A&E

Selfsettling3 · 22/05/2020 10:34

@4Stories is right an untreated uti can be serious. Ask to speak to the practice manager if they don’t get your antibiotics today.

whatwouldjohnmclanedo · 22/05/2020 10:35

How many weeks are you? Can you call midwife?

Newmummyxx · 22/05/2020 10:36

@RaN88 That’s really awful that the surgery are acting like that. I was asked to hand a water sample in, it was tested straight away and rang back within a half an hour of them receiving it to tell me the results. I know it will probably work different with sending your sample off to be tested but they should be taking it seriously. I know it’s not easy when the receptionist don’t seem helpful but definitely try to ring and ask again to speak to a doctor or nurse.

LittleBoyJuly2020 · 22/05/2020 10:36

That's terrible. I'm 31 weeks but at 25 ish weeks I called 111 (my gp was closed and nobody answered when I called the number on my notes) I had a nurse call me back within an hour.

I described my symptoms as she was convinced that it was indeed a UTI. She sent a prescription for antibiotics to my local pharmacy and my partner picked it up within a few hours.

I started feeling better after the first dose.

Keep going on at them, can't believe they'd let a UTI progress like that. Hope you get some meds soon x

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RaN88 · 22/05/2020 10:43

Thanks everyone. I'm only 7 weeks and a day but it started at 6 weeks. I asked for antibiotics today but she said "you're pregnant we can't just prescribe you antibiotics" which was when I asked to speak with a doctor even if it was later today. That was when she said they might not have time. I'm trying to flush myself through by drinking lots of water right now as it makes it more comfortable. My husband is going to phone because I got myself in a state. My back ache was persistent for a whole night when I almost passed out but that's not there now. Does this mean I might be ok? I didn't tell the receptionist that it's gone however as she'd have taken me even less seriously. I'll let you guys know what happens later. Thank you everyone feel more reassured I'm not an over emotional nutter X

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acquiescence · 22/05/2020 10:45

It sounds like the sample may have got lost. I would request an urgent GP appointment so you be prescribed a broad spectrum antibiotics, and do an other sample to get a more accurate antibiotic if they don’t work. If a doctor doesn’t call you within the next 5-6 hours I would consider going to a&e.
Hope you’re ok.

BabyDust13 · 22/05/2020 10:46

If I were you I would go to A&E your Drs sound awful. I really hope you get it sorted soon

Alychloe · 22/05/2020 10:51

That is so awful! The GP should be able to preform a dipstick test there and then to see how acidic your urine is, then send off to test for bacteria. You should not have to wait this long for a result.

I would recommend you call 111 today, you will be referred to an oncall GP who will be able to help you, just explain to 111 that there are no available appointments at your surgery.

There are two antibiotics that are safe to take during pregnancy that are specifically for UTI so I am surprised they aren’t treating you straight away.

Please do call 111 or keep on at your GP as untreated UTI’s can lead to further complications.

Weenurse · 22/05/2020 10:53

Infection can spread to kidneys and this causes back pain.
I would go to A&E if you can’t speak to GP.

physicskate · 22/05/2020 11:02

Just to say, at 20 weeks, I ended up having to give a sample 4 different times (!!!!) as I kept getting lost/ not picked up at the right time/ contaminated etc...

But after the first messed up sample, they gave me antibiotics just in case. You're pregnant. You're allowed (certain) antibiotics if medically necessary.

Utis are a medical necessity.

Binge · 22/05/2020 11:02

I had a UTI that turned into a kidney infection at around 20 weeks, I ended up in hospital for a week with antibiotics & fluids on a drip.

It was only because I lost the mucus plug and had a bit of back pain that I'd gone in to get checked because I'd not really had any symptoms.

The ward doctor said it was probable that the infection caused the loss of the plug and could have brought on labour if left and maybe caused me some permanent damage.

I would maybe call 111 you may need another medical person to lean on your GP or bypass them. Sorry this is happening to you

seventhrow · 22/05/2020 11:07

I would go to A&E - hopefully it will be super quiet there. They can do a dipstick right away and get you the antibiotics. If the GP surgery have acted like this thus far, that's not going to suddenly change. Completely stupid how long it's taking you to get the results. They take 2 minutes.

otterbaby · 22/05/2020 11:09

Yes, I've have rampant UTI's all my life and this sounds like it's progressed to a kidney infection which is even more painful! Definitely agree with other posters, go to A&E if you can't get an answer. In the meantime, keep drinking a ridiculous amount of water as that's the only thing that will ease symptoms. A hot compress on your tummy should help as well x

Bienentrinkwasser · 22/05/2020 11:12

A&E, don’t risk it. Your GP is being awful. Your midwife won’t be able to prescribe antibiotics.

HoppingPavlova · 22/05/2020 11:15

I virtually never recommend this, but in this case go to A&E.

moose62 · 22/05/2020 11:24

Please don't leave this. I was put off by my GO rather like you. I flushed with so much water I felt like a waterfall. I drank cystapurine as instructed but after a week felt so bad that I threw a tantrum at the Dr's surgery (which I am not proud about) but was sent straight to A&E where I was admitted with eurosepsis. I spent a week in hospital and a month recovering and I wasn't pregnant, so please don't leave it.

namechangeonehundred · 22/05/2020 11:32

That's disgraceful. When I had uti symptoms in pregnancy they gave me a same day appt then tested it with a dipstick and prescribed antibiotics on the back. Sample did also go to the lab.
A&E if they won't see you today in the GP.

sel2223 · 22/05/2020 11:51

Sorry you're having to deal with this.
I had a UTI and the doctor prescribed antibiotics before the sample had even been sent off.
She said that left untreated, it can lead to an infection of the womb which can cause complications.
Your GP should not be fobbing you off like this.

Hatepickinganame · 22/05/2020 12:25

I had a uti last week, dr surgery asked for a wee sample when i called in morning, by time o got there i was in so much pain i couldnt stand. I got the results and a prescription within 2 hours. Told my oh if it wasnt solved by that afternoon id go a&e. Im 10 weeks now. Was better the next day after getting antibiotics! Def push them or go a&e.

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RaN88 · 22/05/2020 12:26

The results have just come through and my urine was positive for e-coli. I think was what she said? The doctor who phoned was really nice and sympathetic, she said it's unlikely to have gone to my kidneys or I would have been feeling the symptoms of that still right now. Not just a one off the other night. I'm on my way to pick up my antibiotics. Thanks everyone for your support ❤️

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4Stories · 22/05/2020 12:56

Thank goodness for that. Hope you are soon feeling lots better.

roxfox · 22/05/2020 13:01

Go to the hospital op. Your doctors surgery are being complete dicks.

GrumpyHoonMain · 22/05/2020 13:02

Call your ADAU / Labour Ward.

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