Urinary Tract Infections
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UTI / Bladder Infection?
Asked by H.F. from Tucson
on November 23, 2009
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Hi! I just got a UTI on Friday, and researched enough to find out it's common in pregnancy. Didn't have any problems with my first pregnancy, so this was a shock. I'...
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- I used to get them all the time. I was born with problems with the tubes that connect your bladder to your kidneys, but they are very common during pregnancy. My bes...
- After you get over this one I advise either drinking cranberry juice regularly or if that is too much sugar or too much tart or to acidic for your stomach/heartburn et...
- Another preventative for UTIs is D Mannose....a sugar sold in the supplement section of health food stores. It is a sugar "ose" that hinders bacteria from sticking al...
3 Yr Old and UTI
Asked by B.F. from Toledo
on January 31, 2012
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My DD had a recent UTI after being on antibiotics for pneumonia. I don’t know or sure the antibiotics caused the UTI, but just a thought....She went for her check up...
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- Is this her first UTI? and they want her to do the VCUG? Holy... honey, no she does not need the VCUG. I only had the VCUG done for my eldest daughter when she was 8...
- My daughter had a urinary tract infection at 6 weeks and kept one until she was 2.5. We did the VCUG and renal sonogram at 10 weeks. They were looking for any physic...
- I would do the kidney test but not the VCUG yet. If they notice sometiong on the kidney test then maybe I would have the VCUG done. I would just keep an eye on my daug...
Seeking Relief from a Painfull UTI
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on January 16, 2009
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OMG I have been on antibiotics for three days now and still no relief. Have turned into a cranberry from drinking so much cranberry juice. Was wondering if any of yo...
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- I second Uristat. I use to have UTI's all the time and I would always take Uristat, in addition to antibiotics, to relieve the pain. Turns your pee orange but works li...
- The cranberry juice worked for me but it has to 100% cranberry which is very tart. I pretty much pinched my nose to chug it down. ALSO: After a couple bouts of what...
- they also have over the counter meds, but sometimes it only stop the pain not the syptom...I hate when I'm hit with this infection...the juice does help, but at times ...
Some Natural Help for UTI, Please!!
Asked by K.V. from Atlanta
on July 23, 2008
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Hi! I have a UTI since last Thursday, the Dr gave me an antibiotic, but it's not helping I think, I have only two pills left and tonight the lower back pain is so stro...
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- Oh I am an expert at this one!! CRANBERRY JUICE!!! As much as you can stand!! It will flush your track and especially your kidneys. It is painful because you go th...
- 100% cranberry juice!!! I promise it works!
- Hi K., Having had UTIs my whole life, I think you should definitely call your doctor and tell him you still have severe pain. It may turn into or already be a kidney...
Uti
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on October 11, 2008
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How do i cure a UTI, no blood just pain when i urinate and bacterial discharge (dont mean to sound gross). I think its a UTI, any suggestions?
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- there are over the counter products to help relieve the symptoms but you must see a dr and get an antibiotic- they will need to do a urinanalysis and culture.
- I have been getting these for years...definitely call your dr. and get an antibiotic...don't mess around with it!! However, in the meantime, that AZO stuff from Walgr...
- Take "Uristat" (over-the-counter, you can find it at Walgreens) to relieve your symptoms until you can get to a dr. Don't take it for more than 2 days... it only helps...
Natural Car for Urinary Track Infection
Asked by J. from Provo
on July 29, 2009
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My son, 2yrs 3 mons has been telling me his "peepee" hurts. When I look at it all looks fine and normal. I have noticed that his diaper is wet/warm after he says it ...
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- You won't find anything "natural" to treat it. Also, if it is an infection it won't go away on it's own. A diaper being wet/warm wouldn't really make me think my son...
- Lot's of cranberry juice and water. The 2 will help flush the infection out of his body. Good luck! Make it a GREAT weekend! S.
- After I got married, I managed to get a really bad, recurring UTI that was resistant to antibiotics. What I finally ended up using was d-mannose powder, a natural rem...
Uti
Asked by J.L. from San Diego
on November 16, 2010
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My question is for all you ladies who have cured a UTI with Cranberry Juice, how much did you drink and how long did it take to work?
I have only had 3 UTI'S in my li...
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- i get uTI'S easy easy easy, but there's a lot of caffeen in my system too. straight cranberry juice and water should be all you drink for a while, and i had to chug...
- I was told by my doctor that if the cranberry juice isn't helping within the first 2-3 days, to go in. In the past I've been able to get through them without antibiot...
- I've cured them in the past with just drinking a ton of cranberry juice and water. There's no set amount. Just down the stuff all day long. Alternate it with water. Go...
Control Issue vs UTI
Asked by W.R. from Columbus
on May 1, 2010
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Hi - I need help deciding if my 3 y/o son is trying to exhert control over his environment/life or if he might have a urinary tract infection.
For the past 4-5 days...
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- I bet it's a control thing. If he doesn't have a sore bladder or tummy, then it's most likely just that he knows he can put off bedtime just a little longer. If he wer...
- Yep. Very common at this age. He has figured out that if he says he needs to go potty, that he doesn't have to stay in bed. Or get into bed yet. Or .. or... or... ...
- I had this same problem with my 5 year old. I think it started when his brother was potty training. He became overly aware of his peeing. It became very disruptive ...
Urinary Pain/issues
Asked by J.C. from San Diego
on May 3, 2009
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My 3.5 yr old daughter has been complaining about her "pee pee" for at least 6 months now. She was potty trained but still pooping in a diaper. After I would clean h...
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- my daughter used to do the same thing. kids are so weird. i had her to the doc so many times they thought i was crazy. i think i was going a little crazy to tell the t...
- I do not know if this will help. One things kids have control over is their pee and poop. So, she may be controlling that. My middle child was a big pain in that de...
- My daughter is now 8 but i have dealt with those same issues with her since she was 1. I will never forget how awful i felt the first time we took her to the dr and sh...
Uti's
Asked by D.P. from Gainesville
on February 17, 2010
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ok not sure how to ask this but i have not had a period since dec 31th my hubby and i though i was pregnant,so i have been taking test and i keep gettin negatives, but...
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- I'm not sure if a UTI can cause you to miss your period, but I know that stress can. Happens to me all the time (stress). I also know that you can get a false neg. o...
- No, a UTI should not affect your period. I can probably count on two hands the amount of times I have had a UTI and I never missed a period in any of those ocassions....
- If you've missed a period, it's a good idea to talk with your OB/GYN. There are many reasons for missed periods and the best way to find out what is going on is to ta...
