I have this problem. I know the absolute cure is antibiotics, but I find when I am taking them for other reasons, I will get a bladder infection. I have drank cranberry juice, and this seems to help. Anyone else's imput would be welcome.
2006-10-09 20:20:49 · 5 answers · asked by nunya 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
females for whatever reason are prone to getting recurrent UTIs.
i get one at least once every few months. unfortunately i've been hospitalized for it 3 times b/c i usually don't get symptoms until my kidneys are infected!!
making cranberry juice a regular part of your diet will help reduce them. avoid using scented tampons or maxi pads for your menstrual cycle and try not to use perfumed soaps when showering-these can increase your risk of getting a UTI
talk with your doctor about how often you get these and make sure to get in to see him the minute you know you have one-antibiotics are the only things to totally cure one.
2006-10-09 20:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess you could try the cranberry juice thing but then all the sugar can't be good either, then you'd end up with a yeast infection or some other kind of infection. Try taking the antibiotics & eat a carton of yogurt (I can usually get away with 1/2 a carton) each day to avoid a yeast infection. Can't your doc give you a RX to help keep you from getting a bladder infection while treating the UTI??
2006-10-10 03:26:21 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the best advice I can tell you to prevent UTI's from happening period. I also was a long time chronic sufferer and have not had one is 5 years of anti-biotics....
Prevention
Keep your genital area clean.
Wipe from front to back.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Urinate after sexual intercourse.
Avoid fluids that irritate the bladder, like alcohol and caffeine.
Drink cranberry juice, but NOT if you have a personal or family history of kidney stones.
DO NOT douche or use similar feminine hygiene products.
Wear cloth undergarments.
Best of Luck,
Kimberly, RRT
2006-10-10 03:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kimberly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try taking acidophilus while taking antibiotics and after for about a month. Take the capsules or liquid supplements and eat yogurt.
2006-10-10 03:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink lots of water and cranberry juice that should help
2006-10-10 03:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋