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Lots of good advice here...I'll just toss in my 2 cents:
Pee often! If you let urine sit in your bladder for hours and hours, it becomes stagnant- a good breeding place for any bacteria that managed to sneak up your urethra. UTI's are very common among healthcare workers who don't get a chance to pee during busy shifts. If you're drinking plenty of fluids, as other ladies have suggested, peeing often will be no problem :-)
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods These things can irritate the bladder.
Stay away from feminine sprays, douches, scented pads, scented tampons, powders, etc. These things can irritate the mucosa of your vagina and surrounding area. The female body is designed to clean itself out- you don't need to be using chemicals to do this. And sprays just mask the odor of a potential problem.
And finally, work to improve your overall health- quit smoking, ease up on the alcohol, more fruits and veggies, plenty of sleep, etc. etc. (things we all know we should be doing, but don't!). If your body is normally strong and healthy, it will stand a better chance of fighting off intruders.
Good luck, and I hope you can find some relief...UTI's are hideous things :-(
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