Follow the instructions for how much to take and how often. A common dose is 200 mg three times daily. You will only need to take pyridium for two days until it begins to take effect. Do not take pyridium for more than two days without discussing it with your doctor. This medication should only be taken by adolescents 16 and older and adults. Keep in mind that this medication will cause your urine to turn bright orange. Some may also notice an orange tint to the eyes, and it may stain contact lenses. Pyridium may interfere with certain lab tests, so let the technician or doctor know you are taking it before giving a urine sample. [3] X Research source

Often times pelvic discomfort can occur with UTIs. Wearing nonrestrictive clothing will avoid excess pelvic pressure from occurring thus increasing comfort.

Certain conditions make the use of over-the-counter painkillers unsafe (for instance, if you take blood thinners, then drugs like ibuprofen should be avoided). Talk to your doctor about other medications you are taking and conditions you might have. Read and follow the package instructions for any over-the-counter medicine that you decide to take. General recommendations for healthy adults is between 3,000 and 4,000 mg in 24 hours.

Make sure that you take breaks from using the heating pad. After you use it for 10–15 minutes. Take it off for an hour. If you are using an electric heating pad, keep the heat set on low to avoid overheating. If you use the heating pad to relieve UTI pain at night, you’ll need to turn it off before you go to sleep.

You may want to skip this treatment if you are on a low-sodium diet because baking soda has a high sodium content.

You can buy ginger tea in the store or just pour a cup of boiling water over a few pieces of crushed ginger in a mug.

Eat or drink the horseradish, but be ready with a glass of milk to follow it up. Horseradish is very hot and you may need some milk to counter the sensation of heat.

Feeling a burning sensation when you go to the bathroom Having the urge to urinate often, even if little or nothing comes out Feeling pain or pressure in your back and/or lower abdomen Producing cloudy, dark, bloody, and/or strange-smelling urine Feeling tired and/or shaky Having a fever and/or chills Confusion (in older adults)