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I have been suffering for a year now with UTI's....my bladder always feels like I have a UTI even when I come up negative...I take DMannose EVERY DAY and YES my infection is always Ecoli...the only antibiotic that seems to work is Levaquin...Cipro did nothing even though the strain was sensitive to it...same thing with macrobid...I also take Fem Dolpholis every day and oil of oregano pills...and calcium and magnesium....NOTHING seems to work..I wash and my husband does before and after sex...wipe front to back...all the usual I drink 50 oz of water a day..I have NO CAFFINE, NO SODA...nothing but water or seltzer water... 

Any suggestions???

Nicole

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  • sara34767
    sara34767 nnj925

    Posted

    I take Ecinacea/Goldenseal for UTIs and get good results. I follow directions on bottle. 
  • annab4826
    annab4826 nnj925

    Posted

    Hello,

    I am in the same boat as you. I have tried everything. One thing I wanted to add is that perhaps your doctor needs to treat your yeast infection better. It seems that my UTI's return due to either yeast or a BV bacteria that would get into my bladder. No antibiotic worked, and I've suffered from those infections in addition to recurring UTI's for a year and a half until I had enough. I researched non-FDA approved method called boric acid suppositories, which is used in some European countries. I asked my doctor to prescribe it. After just a few days of use, I felt a relief I had not had in over a year. Note that boric acid is very toxic and must be used with caution. Also, the capsules must be prepared just for you.

    Perhaps this information can be helpful.  

    • sam6990
      sam6990 annab4826

      Posted

      Hi Anna,

      Sounds interesting!! How did the boric acid work do you know? Are you in the Uk? I'm so desperate for help. I have severe yeast infection, but I can't take the doctors medication due to severe gastritis. I'm lost now!! I'm losing the will to go on. Please help.

      All your comments would be gratefully received.

    • sam6990
      sam6990

      Posted

      I should have added that I still have embedded bladder infection and am taking 2 different antibx for it. I'm allergic to nearly all antibx so at 49 years old feel that my number is up!!!

  • monica95410
    monica95410 nnj925

    Posted

    What contraception method are you using? In my case pills were the reason for my recurrent uti.
  • cassierdh02
    cassierdh02 nnj925

    Posted

    I've had many issues with Utis over the years but last year It was horrible.I had a UTI every 6 weeks....sometimes it had some e.coli but my urologist tested me for ureaplasma and it came back positive. She said it's usually found on the skin andwhen it gets into the bladder it's very hard to get rid of.I am allergic to sulfa drugs so she put me on a month of Erythromycin and it sucked but I haven't had any problems since!Have your doctor check for mycoplasma or eureaplasma....it's a specific test. Hope this helps!! Good luck!!

  • jane79060
    jane79060 nnj925

    Posted

    Are you taking D Mannose powder and are you taking it correctly because i just found that you should take it in less than half a glass ,wait 45 mins then go loo and flush out bacteria then drink as normal till next dose ? Also have you tried drinking lemon water (squeezed fresh lemon juice that is ) Helps to neutralize acidity , Also what about taking some Probiotic capsules for putting back good bacteria antibiotics kill? 
  • raqs1102
    raqs1102 nnj925

    Posted

    My daughter  was the same too. The only product she drink which cured her UTI is the Guyabano with Barley juice. I can share this to you.

     

    • claudia19107
      claudia19107 raqs1102

      Posted

      with Barley juice. is a derivative of , which is very good for killing micro organisms that cause cancer.  Going to give it a go.  Thanks.  Has it worked for her.  Someone mentioned pin-worms...I know sounds gross; she was from the UK.  Hey, we all have parasites from the food we eat.  I am changing my diet to fruit, veggies, and nuts.  No wonder why our hormones are so wacky.  Back in the day.....no one had these problems, my 90-year-old mother says.  D'monnase I use for pre caution.  MUST be in lots of water or it will make you nauseous

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    • Juliehr
      Juliehr claudia19107

      Posted

      Could you private message me the name of this please  ( it's been deleted by the moderator), I'll try anything to stop these infections xx

  • s09458
    s09458 nnj925

    Posted

    Just a heads up for those that are suffering from recurring UTI.  One problem which a doctor I have seen said he noticed in a lot of his female patients was a narrowing or restriction of the urethra. A procedure is available which stretches it...it's a catheter which stretches it back to normal size. Apparently he has seen amazing results. It sometimes needs to be repeated as it is not always permanent.  His comments were that as some women age, their bodies will change and if they start to get a lot of UTI's.  If antibiotics are not working then this is a solution for some.  I'm surprised that more doctors are not looking into it.  The narrowing of the urethra apparently causes the urine to slow down and can pool causing bacterial growth especially in susceptible women. I had numerous infections when I was young.  They cleared up through mid life and then resumed around menopause.  I had a procedure recently where I had a spinal and had a cath inserted...low and behold I could actually pee properly for the first time in years.  Who knew.  It didn't last but a month, and am now struggling again with infections..but I am going to a specialist soon and asking for the full procedure if possible.  Anyway..worth looking into. And by the way, Bactrim and Cipro are not the first choice for Antibiotics any longer.  Many of the bacteria have become resistant.  

    • lina99524
      lina99524 s09458

      Posted

      Hello.

      I had the urethra dilation procedure  as a young woman and it worked for me!  It had to be done once a month, then every other month, etc. I had it done at least six times over two years.  This kept me free of uti for over thirty years!

      That urologist said not many doctors are willing to do this procedure  and my current urologist shuddered when I told her about it!

      That first urologist is long gone or I would go back to him!  Last night I had a lot of difficulty voiding after twp months straight of antibiotics!  I believe in the urethra procedure!

      I'm sure mine is constricted again.

    • s09458
      s09458 lina99524

      Posted

      Thanks for sharing, i'm worried that I am going to have a hard time finding someone to do it as well. I'm going to contact the doctor that recommended it. He probably has a name of urologist will do it.

    • lina99524
      lina99524 s09458

      Posted

      Hope you can find a doctor and me too!  I remember that helpful urologist  told me most doctors don't do that procedure  but that it works.   I must say that It hurt really bad to get that donesad

      And he never prescribed any antibiotics either!  Go figure!  

  • alo43
    alo43 nnj925

    Posted

    I have had similar issues for the past 2 years and nothing seems to work for more than a few days or weeks, at best. I have researched the benefits of aloe vera and currently taking it for intestinal issues with great results. I have read great testimonial of people healing IC symptoms with aloe vera. I am planning on taking aloe vera pills from for a few months. I will share any significant improvement.

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