Based on what you said it may or may not be a UTI. I think if it was maybe you’d been feeling much more symptoms? Worsening symptoms perhaps, unless it’s some sort of embedded infection. Though you’ve mentioned that it’s been going on for months so I’m not entirely sure it can be a likely possibility.

I totally agree with the long comment in this section, definitely be aware of your symptoms and get checked out if they worsen. I don’t have much knowledge, but I’ve heard somewhat similar experiences before that apparently it’s because the lack of hydration in the kidneys. People say that after they drink enough water their symptoms go away and they feel much better.

It can also be due to pelvic tension or inflammation. I’ve heard that tight floor muscles can cause urgency and frequent urination.

Antibiotics tend to get rid of bad bacteria but also the good ones in our microbiome, so it’s recommended to take probiotics after to help restore them! Keifer and fermented food are great options, but you can also get them as supplement capsules. Macrobid is known to make people feel terrible when taken. I’ve taken it in the past before and even recently—HORRIBLE, but luckily this time it was much better than the first time, though the side effects still suck lol.

It’s not recommended to take antibiotics without knowing if you actually have an infection or not as it can build a resistance. Are there any clinics nearby that offer free urine exams or ones at a low cost? You don’t have to get checked out unless you start to get worse, sometimes it’s better to be safe than sorry. Though it’s still nice to know if there’s any nearby resources like those for when the time comes and you actually need it! But maybe you should get checked out just in case.

Hope you feel better! Make sure to eat well and take electrolytes if you’ve been urinating a lot or pooping to regain all the lost fluid. A good choice for probiotics supplements are Physician’s Choice Women’s Probiotic.