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UTI questions

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ronda28855
ronda28855

A couple of months ago I was diagnosed with UTI received antibodics then 1 month later was diagnosed with UTI again, I again received antibodics and was told if I get another would need to go to Urologist. This weekend my husband was sick went to the ER and was diagnosed with UTI. What do I need to do? I think it is odd we would both get one by the information I have read it is not contagious unless it is caused by STD. Can you please advise.

 

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  • andrea17289
    andrea17289 ronda28855

    Posted

    I got rid of mine naturally.
    • andrea17289
      andrea17289 ronda28855

      Posted

      They gave me antibotics but they didnt work. Soon as i finished the 7 day cycle it came back stronger. So i read up on limes. I bought 20 bucks worth of limes. I drank water all day and squeezed lime juice in every 8 ounces of water i drank. I promise it works.
    • ronda28855
      ronda28855 andrea17289

      Posted

      Ok. Will start now. Thanks

      Do you think it is weird thaty husband now has one? Should I get checked?

    • andrea17289
      andrea17289 ronda28855

      Posted

      No i dont think its weird. It wont hurt to get checked. My husband experienced symptoms of uti when i had one also.
  • Jan999
    Jan999 ronda28855

    Posted

    ronda when you had the first UTI did your doctor give you antibiotics based on the result of a urine test? I only ask because these days doctors are looking at saving money so prescribe the most common antibiotic in the hope they have given you the correct one. 

    It is unusual for men to get urine infections because they are anatomically different in that area and it's very rare to 'catch' an infection. One way of finding out is if it's the same bacteria. I'm pleased you have sought treatment for the UTI because doctors are becoming increasingly worried about women treating themselves. Very often it can appear that the infection has cleared when in fact it is laying dormant all the while damaging the ureters and possibly the kidneys without them realising. A bacterial infection needs antibiotics. 

    • ronda28855
      ronda28855 Jan999

      Posted

      I received antibodics based off urine test. How would I know if it is the same bacteria?
  • alison06837
    alison06837 ronda28855

    Posted

    Hi

    ive suffered from frequent UTI's. Once it has been treated by antibiotics, you could try D Mannose as a preventative measure....google it. It has really helped me and stopped my bladder from feeling irritated all the time.

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