Oh it can make us feel right miserable

Urine samples should always be sent to a Lab. for growing, a dip stick test doesn't show much ........ it might show 'bugs' but there are good and bad, in the Lab. they are checked and the appropriate anti-biotic prescribed when necessary. I found that taking
Nurofen when my bladder feels irritated useful as well as using my
Ovestin1mg more often, sometimes twice a day i.e. noon and again at night. Then every night for 3-4 then as B4. It's a bit Trial and Error! Do you have any
Vagifem, perhaps use that to see if symptoms ease?
You could ring your Practice Nurse or pop into a Pharmacy if it's quicker as they have Private Rooms now.