Hi, I had a c-section 8 days ago and I'm still somewhat numb at the front where my scar is and I definitely don't have all my bladder sensation back yet. When I pee I have a slight burning sensation, but can't feel any burning in between. Could this be a possible UTI? I've had UTIs before and it doesn't feel like it, but I'm unsure if that's because I haven't got all feeling back. Is this normal or should I speak to the doctor? Thank you x
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Numbness is very common, sometimes you might not get the feeling back where it’s numb. Some people do :)I’m still numb and I’m 6 weeks PP. I also had this when peeing and it lasted around 3 weeks ( wasn’t a uti) but the HV told me it’s common to have that if you’ve had a catheter in xx

I had this after my C section,
The burning when peeing is where the catheter has been inserted.
It's an exit only hole lol it needs time to heal xox

I had the exact same thing lovely! I had a lot of trauma following my catheter. It left me with a UTI which didn’t materialise until day 8. I got a bit of a temperature, nausea and it burnt when I went for a wee. So much so I had to squeeze something especially at the end.
I rang 111 and they said that really I should have been given antibiotics to come home with. I was given antibiotics and it cleared within 5 days.
I also lost all sensation so had to retrain my brain but this came back in 6 weeks x

I’m 3 weeks postpartum and the burning didn’t go away until 2 weeks pp for me. However, it really hurts if I try to hold it in anyway so I recommend going as soon as you need to go!