Should I call in sick tomorrow because I have a UTI?

[Anonymous]

It’s painful and I have the chills at the moment. I work with kids.

Yes

No

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

UTIs are such a pain! Have you called your doctor to get some antibiotics for the UTI yet? Or have you taken supplements/OTC pain meds to help the symptoms lessen? I suggest you do so immediately. In the meantime, drink tons of water, get some rest, and take OTC pain meds when needed.

I personally wouldn't call in sick for just a UTI with slight symptoms. I would only call out for serious medical conditions/emergencies, contagious or having cold/flu symptoms, nausea/vomiting, or if I know I would not be able to perform efficiently at work. That is because I work with a lot of immunocompromised clients in their homes, and I don't want to risk spreading anything to them. A UTI is not contagious, but it can interfere with work, causing frequent bathroom trips and pain. However, if it is severe enough, like spreading to your kidneys, you should go to the ER immediately, for your own safety and health.

* Pay attention to your symptoms * — If you have symptoms like; Back or side pain, fever with a temperature higher than 100 degrees, chills, lower stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting… You should also call your doctor, call out sick, and visit the ER/urgent care, immediately. Especially if you have been on prescribed antibiotics for a couple of days, and you are still having all the symptoms listed above, you should call out and go to a doctor, as it is a concern.

[Asker]

I took pain meds and had a lot of water and it seemed to ease. It was overnight so I couldn’t call my doc

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

Aww, I’m sorry about that. I am glad it eased it a little bit. Can you try again today? Getting some prescription antibiotics will be your best bet in making it go away and not spreading to kidneys. I hope you feel better, I used to always get UTIs as well ☹️❤️

[Asker]

Thank you

[xHoneyxBeex]

I'm so sorry! UTI's are the worst. Yes, if you're still feeling unwell tomorrow, you should definitely use your sick time. That's what it's for.

[SamIam96]

There's such huge pressure to work even when you're sick. You have sick time. You're sick. Take the day off and get an appointment to see your doctor. Don't leave your UTI untreated. Nothing good will come of that.

[exitseven]

If you feel feverish and achy and it hurts to pee you should take a day and let the antibiotics work.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[WhitneySnow]

Yes. You should. Stay home drink some cranberry juice and get some rest.

[TenkRealist]

Try get some coconut water and chug it down. It'll help massively.

[Anonymous]

I would wait and see how you feel tomorrow; but it sounds like your current condition is a good time to use a dick day.

[Wise4myage]

Those reasons sound legit to me.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, I would do so

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I know you have to work but your health is important and them UTI does make you pee more than I've had bladder infections and had to pee more too