UTI / Kidney Infection?

[TRK123]

I went into a Minute Clinic 2 days ago and was diagnosed with a UTI.  Have been on the antibiotics for 2 days now.  Yesterday I saw a littttle bit of blood in my urine.  This morning, I saw quite a bit more (mid-stream, not at the beginning) and the color was redder.  Also I am having cramps, they feel somewhat similar to period cramps and slight lower back pain, also similar to period pains.  

A friend told me this could be a kidney infection.  Does anyone have any other ideas?  Does this sound serious?  I have a trip planned for this weekend and I really don't want to cancel it b/c of this.

Part of my problem is that I don't have health insurance, can I go to any clinic for this or do you think I will need to see a urologist for this?

[rmprdl1964]

Hi,

I agree with Jary08.

I have had many UTI or kidney infections. Most of the time I ended up being hospitalized and was put on IV antibiotics. I could feel slightly ill and less than 4 to 5 hours feel bad enough to be hospitalized.
Don't play around with this, it can be very serious.
Other times I was put on 500mg of Cipro. The problem with antibiotics is that it causes yeast infections (even in males). These infections can have an impact on the digestive tract.
I now have many bouts with digestive tract problems like bloating and cramping.
You want to get this infection under control as soon as possible.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

All the best.

Ron

[Jary08]

I'd go back to the clinic as it could be that it is a kidney infection and the bacteria are resistant to the antibiotics you have. I know you don't want to cancel your trip but your health must come first!