Today, I have a UTI. After taking some sample medicine my doctor gave to me, I had a lot of back pain and nausea. I also spent 6 hours in the ER with no health insurance because I thought I was urinating blood. Nope, "peeing red" is just a little side-effect my doctor forgot to inform me of. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I had a UTI and the doctor said the medicine can sometimes make you leak a little. "Leak a little" apparently translates into peeing all over myself, my boyfriend, and his bed while we were sleeping. The doctor also said this medicine can stain your urine a beautiful, bright orange color. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with a kidney infection; the symptoms include nausea and having to pee every five minutes. I had to walk six miles in the pouring rain to pick up the medication, peed in the woods twice, got honked at while throwing up on the road, and my boyfriend told me not to complain. FML
Today, I had to get a urine analysis done for my doctor. I take medicine that makes me a little shaky sometimes. Guess who spilled their pee all over themselves while trying to put the lid on. FML
Today, I spent two hours trying to catch a urine sample whilst at urgent care due to my inability to pee in public restrooms. I finally managed one, and was so excited by my success that I fumbled it and spilled it on my pants. FML
Today, I'm at the ER for my first ever UTI and potential other "down there" issues. Yesterday I got married. FML
Today, I'm recovering from a urinary tract infection. The infection made me have to pee constantly. Now the antibiotics I'm taking for it are giving me the shits instead. FML
Today, I had to go to the clinic for a physical. The nurse asked me for a pee sample; however, I had no urine to give. After 20 minutes of standing at the stall I was able to squeeze half a cup of pee. As I approached the sink to cover the sample, I somehow managed to drop it all over myself. FML
Today, I went to the doctor for a physical. I've been sitting in the doctor's bathroom for 10 minutes now, trying to think of how to tell him I accidentally tripped and spilled my urine sample on the carpet. FML
Today, I had to get an ultrasound, which required me to drink 3 glasses of water beforehand. The doctor said I had too much and told me to go pee out just a little and come back. It took a lot of effort to hold the rest in. The first thing she did when I got back was press on my abdomen. I peed myself. FML
Today, I started antibiotics for a UTI. Now, along with a burning sensation whenever I pee, I also need to try not to fall asleep, put up with the headaches, nausea, and lightheadedness from the tablets, all while working two jobs and being a parent. Six days to go. FML
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justaserver 0
You do realize that you're supposed to read the side effects part right ..... The doctor should assume that you have a brain and can read.
touchableturtle 0
.... move to Canada. :P
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allmidnighteyes 11
So... what's the new name for a golden shower in this situation? Crimson bath?
JaneDoe_71 0
Hahahahaha! nice one!
perdix 31
In Alabama, they'd call it a Crimson Tide. A couple of days ago, someone's UTI medicine made them pee orange. I called it a Pumpkin Shower for the color and as a tie-in with the Halloween festivities. I wouldn't be surprised if another drug comes out that causes Purple Rain.
CapinWinky 0
Really, you didn't know that UTI medicine turns your pee orange? I could understand if you were a guy that had never had one, but you're most likely a girl, and thus will have many more in the future and probably know several girls that have had them. It's a pretty well known side-effect that is referenced in pop culture quite often.
perdix 31
Tarynkd (#21), I know what you are talking about! ;) That Alabama defense is really stiff. When the Crimson Tide is at home, the visitors find it impossible to make any penetration.
Hunnibum 0
yeah and i wonder how the waiting room docs didn't know at all???
jts924 0
ewwwwwwwwwww #1s picture is scaring the shit out of me. ******
melanie177 1
Crimson Tide? Need a tampon?
evildemonchild 18
Lmao!!
CousinSkeeter 0
Saw this same scenario on MLIA. Not saying it's fake, but definitely coincidental.
touchableturtle 0
.... move to Canada. :P
mlipro 0
yeah that would be free for us.. so would the visit to the doctor... and so would the operation if anything had really been wrong with us.
justaserver 0
You do realize that you're supposed to read the side effects part right ..... The doctor should assume that you have a brain and can read.
imajinethat 0
Totally agree. That stupid little paper comes with it for a reason. YDI OP.
aroymart 0
you don't think the doctor could quickly say "Oh before you take those, don't be scared if you pee red"
taradeborde87 3
You don't think the OP could be proactive in their own health and either read the directions or ask the doctor of any possible side effects? People always blame health care providers instead of being responsible for themselves.
ExtremeEncounter 32
Can you not read? It clearly says "sample medicine".
Sappheyes 0
Out of curiosity, what medicine were you taking? I've never heard of that side effect, and I like to stay informed on health matters.
rightsaidred 3
It's likely a dye that's in the pill. I have vitamins that make me pee neon yellow, and there's an OTC medication for UTIs (Azo) that makes you pee red/orange.
Sun_Kissed18 25
o.o wow that's weird
aznish 5
The brand name is AZO. You can buy it over the counter and it's used to help with the pain and discomfort that comes with a UTI. Also known as Phenazopyridine. It turns your pee a red-orange color because of the die in it. Usually doctors warn you of this but I guess OP wasn't informed.
rightsaidred 3
YDI for not reading the side effects before taking the medication. Seriously. You need to take some responsibility for your own healthcare, not just blindly doing whatever your doctor says and hoping the magic pills make you better. Do some research, ffs.
shenanighenz 0
I have to agree. It's not like the medication doesn't come with a pamphlet about the medicine and what it does and the side effects. And I've taken that medicine before. It turns your pee orange, not red.
Clitastrophe 0
And you know what? I'll never find myself in this situation because I'm a Canadian who is smart enough to read the side effects.
CanadianNarwhal 13
One of the many reasons to be proud of the Canadian soil I stand on.
frickity 0
"When using this product -stomach upset may occur, taking this product with or after meals may reduce stomach upset - your urine will become reddish-orange in color. This is not harmful, but care should be taken to avoid staining clothing or other items." Your back should hurt... If you have a UTI, your kidneys are affected. Read.
rightsaidred 3
Well, not necessarily. I've had bladder infections before without experiencing any back pain. But yeah, anyone who passed high school bio ought to know that kidneys are part of your urinary tract, and they are located in the back.
harmony88 0
Recently I was at the ER after blacking out. While there, they did a full range of blood and urine tests to find out what happened. It wasn't why I blacked out, but they found I had a subclinical UTI (i.e. no symptoms to indicate an infection). So, if back pain wasn't an initial symptom, I'd say it's okay to be concerned, but definitely not ER worthy.
jessiicaxrosex3 0
hows that funny? that happened to my mom yesterday and we were so worried..
_Naboo_ 0
You should have asked your doctor about the side effects of any medicine you get.