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[pinkie.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone I am new to this community and just have a quick starter question and I don't even know if it is girly period related or not but I thought I would ask. I am supposed to start in a week but the past few days I always feel like I have to go to the bathroom. Like I have had 10 glasses of water and can't wait to get to a bathroom, and yet when I get there its like nothing even came out. This sounds gross, but does anyone know what this may be or has anyone else experienced this? Thanks

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[mandolin64.livejournal.com]

could be some kind of urinary infection... sometimes you have to go to the doctor to get it taken care of, if it gets really bad... i'm assuming it doesn't feel the most comfortable... i've had this before though... and i've never ended up going to the doctor... i just make sure i drink a LOT of fluids, and not like sodas... things like water or sports drinks... those that hydrate your body... sorta like you want to flush whatever infection is in there out... make sense?

[pinkie.livejournal.com]

Ok so tons of water and I will maybe really have to go to the bathroom this time and it will go away, thanks :-D

[paendora.livejournal.com]

there is the vague chance that it could be an std. but it's unlikely...nevertheless. you should get it checked out if it continues.

and drink lots of cranberry juice! lots and lots.

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[pinkie.livejournal.com]

I really really doubt that it is an STD because well, I have only had one partner and we were both the firsts, so...cranberry juice here I come!!!

[sashajwolf.livejournal.com]

There's no chance you could be pregnant? It's quite a common symptom of the first few weeks of pregnancy, because the increased size of the womb irritates the bladder.

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[pinkie.livejournal.com]

I sure as hell hope that I'm not pregnant :-/ I didn't consider that, now you have me worried!

[sashajwolf.livejournal.com]

If it's a UTI, the little that comes out will probably be darker than usual. Best to see your doctor to put your mind at rest, I think.

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[pinkie.livejournal.com]

But if I were pregnant I don't think it would have the burning sensation that I get when I do go to the bathroom right? Because it isn't a different color than normal and I am still getting my normal pre-period symptoms (sore breasts and crampy)

[sashajwolf.livejournal.com]

Ah, the burning sensation does suggest a UTI.

Doesn't sound like it's relevant this time, then, but for future reference, sore breasts are quite common in pregnancy and cramps aren't entirely unusual (some people even continue to have light periods for the first few months, and very occasionally even throughout the pregnancy).

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[pinkie.livejournal.com]

Well I guess if I miss my period I will get a preg test just to make sure. And if that isn't it I will go to the doc, because this morning it hurt sooooo bad :-(

[sashajwolf.livejournal.com]

Best to go to the doctor straight away, I think. UTIs can be nasty, especially if they spread to the kidneys.

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[pinkie.livejournal.com]

Yah, I just called my doctor this morning and she is supposed to call me back and let me know what to do. Thanks for all of your help, this is a great community!

[ex-lnorigb774.livejournal.com]

sounds like uti- straight cranberry juice. not blended.

lots of pressure to go pee but nothing right?

also since yr not sure of what it is. go to a dr for diagnosis...then from then on you'll know whats up...

also try vaginapagina

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[pinkie.livejournal.com]

Yes I have been hearing lost of cranberry juice I am planning on stocking my fridge with it and see what happens. Thank you oh so much for the help and info :-D

[tome.livejournal.com]

I couple of times I have gotten rid of minor UTIs by starting to drink Cranberry juice by the gallon as soon as I felt the first twinge. Between the good stuff in the Cranberry juice and consuming all that liquid, the bacteria didn't stand a chance.

[pinkie.livejournal.com]

Ahhhhh yeah :-) I am drinking cranberry juice right now, die suckers!!!

[bezajel.livejournal.com]

and if all that cranberry juice doesnt help, and it gets nasty and painful
a glass of water with baking soda stirred in is a disgusting but helpful cure (it dissolves the crystals)

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[pinkie.livejournal.com]

Ok that is great to know, thank you so much for the info *smiles*