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ari_rose · Sep 23, 2009, 12:37 PM

Early signs of pregnancy or illness?

Hello everyone!
I was diagnosed with a bad UTI infection 10 days ago. I had a significant amount of RBCs and leukocytes. I just finished up the antibiotics prescribed to me.
I am having some lower abdominal, stomach, and lower back pain (still).
My other half and I are sexually active and I am not on BC. I had a prior pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage in July. The fist symptom of the pregnancy was a head cold and exhaustion- both of which I have experienced this month. I felt my "symptoms of pregnancy" one week after conception.
My question is if anyone has any hunches or information on whether I am showing symptoms from the UTI or a pregnancy.
Thanks =]

Additional Details
I would also like to add that I have been having sharp breast pain on and off. My nipples are quite sensitive.
If pregnant, I would be at 3 weeks. This is to early to show on most HPTs. I will be returning to the doctor's for a follow up U/A and I will request my HCGs be read as well. Just wanted to hear from other people's perspectives and perhaps hear some personal experiences.

OTHER SIGNS

My bp has been higher than normal lately. This is quite new for me. The only other time I have had high blood pressure was when I was pregnant the first time.
I had a tiny pink trace in my vaginal discharge on the 18th -sorry if that's tmi-
My temp has been higher.
I HAVE BEEN CRABBBBYYY!!
Some nausea.
Lots of hunger. Its strange because I will start eating and immediately want to stop because I will feel like puking.
Gagged at raw hamburger.
Belly feels full and heavy.

some small vaginal cramping? Not sure what that means...

LearningAsIGo · Sep 24, 2009, 09:44 AM

If pregnant, I would be at 3 weeks. This is to early to show on most HPTs.

This would also mean you're too early to notice any signs of pregnancy. At 3 weeks, a fertilized egg would have just implanted and most women wouldn't feel pregnancy symptoms until 4 - 5 weeks.

Sounds like your body is still recovering from your illness. If you were sick before your last conception, it would be a coincidence - not directly related to pregnancy.

Wait a week and take a HPT with first morning urine. That'll tell you for sure.

ari_rose · Sep 24, 2009, 10:12 AM

Thank you! I will test next week. I have been testing just about everyday. I am scheduled to get my wisdom teeth out on the same day my af is due so I really need to find out before then so I know what kind of medications are okay.