Painful “sting” while urinating?

[Geovanni500]

This morning I had the unfortunate experience of getting a urethral swab test ; 2 to be exact, for a follow up test after I had dealt with chlamydia in the past. The procedure was excruciatingly painful. The doctor didn’t seem to find my pain that worry some. After the appointment I had to go use the restroom so I decided to get home and pee. As soon as I started urinating a painful stinging sensation began while I emptied my bladder. This is far worse than anything I’ve ever experienced, worse than having pissed fire in the past when I had chlamydia. Feels like a slight clog the stings when ever
Urine comes in contact with my urethral opening. What is this? Why is this? And how in the hell do I get this pain to go away????

[auntiejessi]

Why is he doing a urethral swab when a urine test is just as accurate? I'm so sorry he did that, and did it so badly that it's painful. It's possible that the swab caused an abrasion on your urethra. This may last a couple of days.

Make sure you are well-hydrated. The pain might be from the acid in your urine hitting a raw spot. The water will help dilute the acid in the urine. Some say drinking cranberry juice helps.

I hope you feel better soon!!

[Geovanni500]

Thank you, I have been drinking loads of cranberry juice and water! The irritation is bearable enough to urinate Somewhat normally now.

[auntiejessi]

I'm glad it's getting better, and hope that continues. :)

[auntiejessi]

Oh and thanks for the update! Very few come back to update, and it's really helpful for others who read these when it's updated, so we appreciate it. :)