I am slightly allergic to cats, but no real reaction. September 21, 2009 | medhelp.org. All of the cold symptoms went away, but the mucus in the back of my throat is still there! ...I'm currently taking a nasal steroid and Singulair, but it doesn't seem to be helping.
The bacteria can travel up through the urethra, into the bladder, and in a worst-case scenario, up to the kidneys. Honeymoon cystitis is a term that refers to getting a urinary tract infection after having sex with a new partner.
But chances are, if you've had a UTI, you got it from sex. Bacteria from the colon and vagina can get into the urethra during foreplay and intercourse, Dr. Whitmore says. Vigorous sex can cause the bladder to become inflamed, so bacteria stick to its lining.