Urinary Tract Infections
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Uti's
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 2, 2010
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Can a UTI go away on it's own, without antibiotics? Any idea of the possible downside for not treating a UTI? I have left them untreated, and they seem to go away on ...
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- Hi, L.: You know what to do for the UTI's. What I would suggest is after you finish urinating, continue to sit for 3 minutes by the clock to allow the bladder t...
- I have them chronically (tho I am on a two year-no-UTI-hot-streak). Have never considered not treating them but mine come on fast with blood and excruciating pain so w...
- I'd agree with Rebecca's advice: I'd consult a physician to verify that the culture shows a UTI vs. a kidney infection. In the past few years, the diagnostic tests...
Uti
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on April 14, 2011
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Normally I don't post about things I should see my doc for, and I will probably end up going....but I wanted to ask you moms a few things first.
Have you ever had a...
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- When I had a UTI in high school, they told me to drink A TON of organic cranberry juice. They did give me one antibiotic, but cranberry juice is what the doctors say t...
- I would try the AZO Cranberry pills. There are also little test kits that will tell you if you have a UTI. I always purchase the little home test kit before I call t...
- I never had UTIs until after my second child was born. But I knew the instant I woke up what it was - so miserable. I can't imagine not being sure, so maybe you don'...
Uti
Asked by N.E. from Las Vegas
on October 29, 2010
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I was told that I have another UTI again if it went away in the first place. Dont think so. Anyways the doc put me on Cipro and I was just wondering if anyone has ta...
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- Cipro doesn't work for me to clear up UTI. I have to take Bactrim, a sulpher medication. (Don't forget to drink lots of water and cranberry juice)
- Clean yourself after sex, I always get a few big cups of water to pour on me while going pee. If I don't do this I will get a uti. I have used cipro and it worked for ...
- I had one a few weeks ago and was prescribed that, it worked. Also, drink lots of water to help flush it out, limit sugar intake, and if you go the cranberry juice ro...
Uti?
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 17, 2011
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My 3.5 year old has been completely potty trained for several months and had even been dry overnight. yesterday, however, she started having accidents again and they ...
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- sounds like uti to me, they dont usually have fevers. i would get her to the doc asap, give her lots of water to drink meanwhile and nothing sugary. it can get very pa...
- The urinary frequency and feelings of urgency are both signs of UTI, often UTI's don't have fevers until the infection gets worse. Give her cranberry juice (watered d...
- Sounds like it could be, even without fever. Can you call the doctor and ask? Do you have a nurse info line available? Until you can get hold of the doctor, giv...
Is This a UTI
Asked by C.B. from Orlando
on August 31, 2010
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Could this one be a UTI? even though i don't have any burning, just frequent urination, low back pain. About 2 weeks ago i went to the ER because i thought i had a UT...
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- Sounds like you need a CatScan of your abdomen I am really surprised they didn't do this already That is pretty much protocol with those symptoms. It definitely sound...
- You need to go back to the ER and this time they need to do a KUB x-ray, an ultraound, or MRI to see what's going on. If you had a negative urine culture and also took...
- I had the same thing minus the pain while urinating. I had blood in my urine and pain in my lower back. They told me I had a kidney infection. However, I was on Cip...
I Have a UTI...again.
Asked by C.A. from Syracuse
on November 19, 2009
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Hi moms,
I was wondering if anyone knew any otc meds to help ease the pain of this terrible UTI i have until I see a doctor tomorrow. I called my dr's office all da...
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- Its not a cure all, but I find soaking in a bath with vinegar helps. Generally baths are not recommended for people with chronic UTI, but I was told to try vinegar bat...
- Go to your health food store and get some cranberry juice concentrate. Add it to a lot of water and drink and drink and drink. You can also take cranberry juice capsul...
- Go to Rite Aid r CVS and ask the pharmacist. I can't remember the name of the medicine but they do sell something over the counter. I think the med starts with the l...
Not a UTI...
Asked by L.L. from Rochester
on June 17, 2011
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So, my six year old daughter has been peeing nonstop for about two months. Her UA came back negative for a UTI. Now they want to do a fasting blood test, which we'll...
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- I actually just had a conversation with my doctor the other day about similar symptoms. I feel like I have a UTI (constant feeling like I need to use the bathroom) bu...
- My child, who is younger than yours was peeing all the time. UA was negative as well. Come to find out, the best friend in school gets frequent UTI's and my child wa...
- I have gluten intolerance and I have to pee all the time. It doesn't make a difference if I drink a lot of liquids or barely any at all... I even get up during the nig...
Urinary Infections
Asked by P.G. from Chicago
on January 7, 2009
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I told my friend i would ask you mothers out there for help. Her daughter is 17 and has scoliosis along with that she has suffered for 1 and a half years with urinar...
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- There may be something in alternative medicine that could help. Often western medicine is not able to do more than soothe or treat an infection - and it cannot get at ...
- I don't know about the scoliosis connection, but I would highly recommend a pro-biotic to her. My daughter is on an anti-biotic right now for Strep throat and I have ...
- I am an herbalist and I can sugest a herbal program with supplements I offer on my website that will clear a urinary tract infection and Probiotic 11 to re-establish g...
UTI Infection/Bladder Infection/Period...TMI????
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on September 27, 2012
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My almost twelve year old came to me tonight and asked if constant urinating is a sign that she is going to start her period. I said I don't believe so, and I'm wonder...
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- How often we urinate is governed by several variables to include how much liquid we've consumed and whether or not we're anxious. I did notice more frequent urination...
- Yes. Sounds like a bladder infection.
- Does it burn? If so, she most likely has a UTI. Take her to get a urine specimen done as soon as possible to rule it out or confirm it. They can be very painful if lef...
UTI ?S
Asked by M.A. from San Francisco
on April 10, 2013
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Hi,
I have my first urinary tract infection. I started having frequent urination and then the burning sensation when I urinated Monday afternoon. I saw the dr Tuesday...
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- I used to get these, about 1/year. I always felt better within 24 hours of taking the antibiotic. I will say I never had more than a strain of blood in my urine from...
- Did you specifically discuss the presence of blood with your doctor? I'm prone to UTIs because I forget to drink water and am a coffeeaholic. I've had at least six b...
- Did your doctor confirm a UTI from just your symptons only or did he do a urine culture? The doctor and I both believed I had a UTI (Went to urgent care on a weekend ...
