 [ Symptoms ] what is a cramp in my abdomin more in the middle than to one side when i urinate it lasts only a few minutes after i go utis frequently in last 1yr 12 at times much as once a month i used to get them a lot as kid doctors said i was not relieving myself all the way i actually did therapy to get myself to do this properlythey ultrasound my bladder and i recall they let me be when i could get the most out not all i wonder if its not me and that its something wrong because i know i get it out intercourse with my bf of 2years is painful since this+ i start to feel swollen we are std free tested please help [ Disease ] to get the best answer to your question i would suggest picking up the phone and discussing your concerns with your health care provider he or she will be happy to explain the rationale behind leaving you on spironolactone while discontinuing the other drugs my hunch is that your provider feared your potassium might dip too low after withdrawing the hctz hydrochlorothiazide which can strip potassium from your system by leaving you on a potassium sparing diuretic water pill like spironolactone perhaps your provider thinks your potassium will level out however that is just a guess obviously i can not read your provider is mind as i said your best bet is to ask your provider directly wishing you all the best