Oh my goodness, Friend, what a scare. I'm so glad you're OK, now.
I used to get raging UTIs, but after becoming allergic to many ABs, I learned from my Doc, the cranberry juice/pills and making sure I empty my bladder, daily.
The hint that I am getting or have a UTI is, I feel like I'm coming down with something, I'm listless, weak, and have a hard time squeezing my urine dry.
I dbl up on the cranberry and ASO has some pills to help with the symptoms. Usually I can nip it in the bud, before needing ABs.
Feel better..