My sister gets strong urges to run to the restroom. When she is done, only a drop of urine results. She describes the horrible pain as a burning sensation. She has tried rubbing a tomato on her belly as well as drinking lots of cranberry juice, but no results. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and greetings!!
2006-09-22 01:13:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Your best bet is to see a doctor. But....I have no insurance and I'm kind of a natural health nut so I did some research the last time I had a bladder infection and guess what, it worked.
First of all, go get some Azo Standard (or a generic version of the same drug). It won't cure the infection but it really helps with the pain.
Your sister needs to drink lots of water or beverages. Flushing it out is part of the cure. 3 qts a day or more.
The last time I was camping so I started with lots of cranberry juice and azo. By the next day I was doing a lot better, but I wasn't cured. Cranberry juice helps keep the bacteria from sticking to the urethra so it IS a way to get it out of the system.
Then I got some Uva Ursi. It turns out that this is what was prescribed for bladder infections before there were sulfa drugs to treat it, so it has been an effective cure for centuries, and it doesn't create antibiotic resistence, which is a good thing. You can buy it as a tincture at any natural food store and possibly GNC (I didn't look there). You put 30 - 40 drops in a small amount of water and drink it 3 times a day.
The only problem is, that Uva Ursi needs an alkaline environment to work and cranberry juice makes the urin acidic, so STOP the cranberry juice.
Also it is important to try to limit any sugar intake until the infection is gone as the bacteria feed off the sugar. That's the problem with most Cranberry juice is that it isn't pure juice, it's a mixture that includes sugar or high fructose corn syrup, which is worse. YOu can get pure cranberry juice, but it's bitter. If you do, dilute it a bit with water or sparkling water and add some splenda.
This should fix it completely in a few days. I think I had complete relief the first day with the Uva Ursi, and I took it for 3 more days to be sure it was cured.
I think this all cost maybe $15 including the generic Azo.
It worked as fast as any drug I've been given and I like that it isn't an antibiotic. It will be my cure of choice from now on.
2006-09-22 01:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Lori A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to get urinary tract infections when I was in the Navy. The doctors on the ship usually prescribed a pill called Pyridium. It works fairly quick and turns your pee the color of orange kool-aid. Another doc prescribed Cipro and that really knocked it out quick. There's also another treatment out there now that's available over-the-counter at any drug store. I'm not sure of the name of it, as I haven't needed it recently, but if you go to your local pharmacy like Walgreens or CVS, maybe even WalMart, they should be able to point you in the right direction. Hope she gets well soon! I know how miserable a UTI can make you.
2006-09-22 01:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by j.f. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also was getting urine infections thought only to be cystitis, I would drink my cranberry juice, take azo, drink lots of water and this last time went through 3 different kinds of antibiotics from DR. he refereed me to a urologist and now have found that a back injury which caused spinal stenosis is making me have alot of urine retention. I had same symptoms at least 3 times year. Please go to DR. and clear up infection it can go back up into your kidneys and cause kidney infections/I now just found out I will have to catherize myself to release all retention, don't wait.
2006-09-22 01:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto #1. In the meantime, in America, there is an over the counter product called AZO. It has generics. This will help relieve the symptoms so she can pee, but she has to see the doctor within 3 days (cause that's all the pills the box contains), to get the antibiotic to kill the infection. AZO only relieves symptoms.
2006-09-22 01:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sister needs to wipe with WHITE TISSUE after using the bath room NEVER COLOR TISSUE ALSO WEAR WHITE COTTON PANTIES IN THE CROUCH AREA NEVER COLOR UNDERWEAR , This can cause infection in some women she will need to DRINK 8 glasses of water each day. NO COKES, TEA and continue the Cranberry Juice once a day (a cup). If all else fells ASAP seek help from a physician. NO SEX. Hope this helps
2006-09-22 02:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by sweettoni37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the antibiotic Cipro and over the counter Azo for pain. Taken as directed both should get rid of the infection within the week. Good Luck!
2006-09-22 01:16:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have over the counter urinary tract infection med.s now. If she can, she should go see a Doc. since the cranberry juice isn't working. These can be very serious.
2006-09-22 01:17:40 · answer #7 · answered by lees girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That kind of symptoms usually refer to cystitis.That is not a serious problem but she has to see a doctor to prescribe antibiotics she needs to take.If you wait to long the infection might migrate to the kidneys and that will be a problem.So she needs to go to the doctor right away
2006-09-22 01:22:19 · answer #8 · answered by Iva S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If cranberry juice did not help, it's time to see the doctor.
2006-09-22 01:15:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the chemist and pick up some ural that cleans the infections and all the bad germs. works really well also drink plenty of water
2006-09-22 01:16:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋