Should I be concerned about a UTI?

[hayden143]

I went to the doctor for my first visit about 3 weeks ago. During this time I told them that I thought I had a UTI. They told me they would test my urine & let me know. I just got a letter in the mail today 3 weeks after my visit saying I have a UTI. I don't understand why they didn't call me to give me this info. I am now having pain in my lower back. I'm thinking my untreated UTI could have progressed to a kidney infection. The Dr. Office told me to come by & pick up a prescription for some antibiotics. I told them about the pain and they just told me to come and pick up the prescription. Should I be worried? I'm 10 weeks pregnant. Thanks!

[TDP7814]

I had a kidney infection and a few uti during my pregnancy. I was drinking tons of water..it just happened. I finished the medicine and everything was fine!

[Nurseandmommy]

That's bad . I would sue there ***.  I'm a materinty nurse and Uti cause labor wtf is wrong with them putting baby at risk .. You must live in
The states

[libellula]

When I say, take all of it, I mean finish the pills as prescribed, even if you feel like you're fine. Not all at once... just making sure!

[libellula]

It's ridiculous they waited this long to tell you. That's bad. Your uti probably turned into a kidney infection. I would be pissed at them, but no, don't really worry much. Just start the prescription immediately and take all of it. Drink lots of water and drink cranberry juice if you can. Your baby should be fine, you just might be in pain for a couple more days.