Dear alex,

you didn't mention if you were female or male, but either way males and females suffer bladder infections. Females seem to be more prone to it than males, none the less it is painful in both sexes. There are powder preparations that are readily available from your local chemist without prescription, usually they are disolved in water and can be taken 2 or 3 times a day depending on what type and brand you buy. As long as you have not been suffering from the infection for a lengthy period of time then the powders should clear it up within the week, they are very effective in treating urinary tract infections such as the one you described. If you allow the infection to go untreated, it will eventually work it's way up to your kidneys which is not only incredibly painful but dangerous aswell.

Good luck....

.::suzy::.