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Catch 22 question, laxatives and uti's or constipation and uti's?

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phoebewhite
phoebewhite

Sorry if too much info.

I have been suffering with UTI's on and off for the past 3 years and ever since I had a hysterectomy, I have also suffered constipation on and off since then as well, I have been taking senna (1 tablet) each evening and it does help but and here is the catch 22, the fact that I take laxatives obviously creates more faecal matter to wipe (I do wipe front to back)  so possibly making it more likely for stray bits to go elsewhere, but if I remained a bit constipated that in turn can contribute to the bladder not emptying properly thereby creating a stale build up of urine that also contributes to uti's recurring. I am also vegetarian so eat plenty of veg, any suggestions would be appreciated, I seem to be going round in circles.

Constipation and uti's or laxatives and uti's?

PS. I also know that uti's can be common after menopause and also after hysterectomy because of lack of eostrogen, I'm 65 now and sooooooo glad to be a woman lol

I hope you can make sense of this

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  • lina99524
    lina99524 phoebewhite

    Posted

    Hi Phoebe 

    The baby wipes are also not perfumed.  And I also use dmannose and a 50 billion probiotic. I am not thrilled about estrace cream but use only a pea size twice a week and hopefully get off of it eventually when my bladder heals!  Cranberry supplements did not agree with my bladder at all so I stopped taking them.  I think everyone is different and what works for one woman may not work for another.  We each need to find our unique uti remedy by trying.

  • Pammi43
    Pammi43 phoebewhite

    Posted

    Have you tried Movicol? Or how about fruit juices. Or in my case its a combo of Andrews liver salts and a bowl of prunes.
    • phoebewhite
      phoebewhite Pammi43

      Posted

      I used to loved liver salts even when given it as a child, I also love prunes so am going to go out and buy some this morning, and am going to make sure that I drink enough water.
    • Pammi43
      Pammi43 phoebewhite

      Posted

      Dear Phoebewhite,

      Wishing you the very best of luck and hope that it breaks the catch 22. Fingers crossed and 🙏

      for you. All the best Pammi.

  • Pammi43
    Pammi43 phoebewhite

    Posted

    I also hate water so i drink Ribena that use as a cordial. Small amount of ribena and top up with water. I don't know if this is an option for you ladies. Just a thought, better than drinking water on its own. ?

    • phoebewhite
      phoebewhite Pammi43

      Posted

      Yes I do that, just a very small amount, I also like Cranberry and raspberry, just a touch is enough.
  • feli
    feli phoebewhite

    Posted

    HI Phoebe I have the exact same thing as you do had a hysterectomy 14 yrs ago,constipation I take senna  I drank prune juice the other day got the runs came down with a uti.  Why so many uti's  I don't know. Sex I get uti what the heck I've had 3 or 4 cystoscopys all negative I was diagnosed with interstatial cystitis mild . On May 12 I have appt with my urologist and the infection is always E. coli I'm taking macrobide generic for 3 days I'm going to ask him to do another cystoscopys well at leat I'm not alone other than that I'm in perfect health I take Crestor for cholesterol no hi blood pressure no diabetes Phoebe please answer me have a beautiful day😊

    • phoebewhite
      phoebewhite feli

      Posted

      Hi there feli, us ladies have so much fun don't we? I have been really good over the last couple of days in as much as I have been drinking a lot more, I had 2 pints yesterday and today I have had 3 pints of fluid today, I must make sure to do this everyday, though it was almost lunchtime before I had remembered to start drinking, I will have to set an alarm on my phone 'you must drink!' Lol. Haven't taken any senna for 2 days as well, things are looking up 😊

    • feli
      feli phoebewhite

      Posted

      Thats good your drinking alot of water, I like to drink 4 glasses before lunch and 4 in afternoon then I just cant no more water,  I changed my appt with urologist on Monday March 12 our specialist come from San Diego see what happening down there I will let you know take im happy you are feeling better😉

    • phoebewhite
      phoebewhite feli

      Posted

      Hope all goes well on the 12th, let us know how you get on.

      Phoebe x

    • feli
      feli phoebewhite

      Posted

      Good morning phoebewhite my uti is going away still on antibiotics  other than my usual constipation took senna 2 , I need to take them like twice a week other than that im fine , hope you are doing good  lets keep in touch have a great day!
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