bunch of little problems one month after birth..

[moonfrog]

hi i've been having a bunch of little things that may or may no tbe linked to each other and i'd like some input. since about one week after i gave birth i began to havea bladder infection..urin is very yellow but i just started experiencing the pain today. i'm also still having cramps. and i also and havingpains every time after i eat. the bigger the meal or greasier the food the more painful it is. my husband believes it's my gallbladder. it's not so bad that i can't eat but enough so that when i do go for my check up on the 16th i'll ask the doctor..i'm going to tell the doctor all this but untill the check up i was just wondering if anyone had any input. thank you.

[pamamidwife]

drinking lots of water will help your urine, as well as steering clear of any refined sugar. sometimes adding cranberry pills will help get rid of a bladder infection - very yellow urine is a sign that you are not drinking enough water! our urine should be very pale to clear if we're well hydrated.

sounds like that could be yoru gallbladder re: the other issue - many women have gallbladder issues in pregnancy or postpartum. get seen as soon as you can.

[mwherbs]

b vitamins will make urine yellow--
for the beginnings of a UTI water, dilute the critter and empty frequently we normally say a gallon of water a day
I like blueberries for treating UTIs, buy frozen blueberries and drink a bag of them in a day- add a little water in a blender or a little yogurt to make a smoothie
do not drink soda
no sugar
change the kind of pad you are wearing if you are wearing a pad- because it can be causing irritation (if you are using an Always pads- switch to Kotex, Stayfree or one of the natural brands, or use cloth- just none with the plastic top)
if you are having trouble digesting fats, yes your DH could be right about the gall bladder- eating foods that are low in fat and more raw foods -- in particular apples might help but either of the things you have going on warrant a sooner rather than later visit to the doctor- call the office and report your symptoms--