I believe that I have an urinary tract infection and want to treat it as soon as possible so that it won't get worse. However, I am not scheduled to see my gyno until another 3 weeks. What can be done in the meantime? (Serious responses please..)
2007-01-05 14:39:30 · 8 answers · asked by MM7 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Do not wait to see your gyno for a UTI. You can drink cranberry juice, 27% cranberry is recommended for effectiveness. There are also over the counter cranberry pills you can take that are available at healthfood stores.
There are also over the counter pain medications for UTIs.
IF you wait too long your UTI can spread to your kidneys and cause you to have a kidney infection. This will cause lower back pain and could cause you to suffer PERMANENT kidney damage.
If you think you have a UTI you should call and find out if you can get into your regular doc right away. Your gyno might even have a nurse you can see in the mean time. You just need to go to a lab and pee in a cup and get a prescription. You don't need to even see the doctor. Do NOT wait that long.
2007-01-05 15:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by choice478 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cranberry juice often helps to reduce frequency of bladder infections. Cranberry supplements are available over-the-counter and many women find they work amazingly quickly when an UTI has occurred, however, a physician's diagnosis is still necessary even if cranberry juice or herbals reduce pain or symptoms.
once you get an infection or suspect you have one you should seek a diagnosis to confirm it immediately...you don't have to wait 3 weeks to see you gynecologist just call an tell them you need to be seen immediately and what the problem is, waiting could make things far worse.
You can go to a regular doctor (M.D.) for this too for treatment
2007-01-05 23:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by geekieintx 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your symptoms are typical of a UTI and you're generally in good health, antibiotics are the first line of treatment. Which drugs are prescribed and for how long depends on your health condition and the type of bacteria found in your urine. Drugs most commonly recommended for simple UTIs include amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox), nitrofurantoin (Furadantin, Macrodantin), trimethoprim (Proloprim) and the antibiotic combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra). Make sure your doctor is aware of any other medications you're taking or any allergies you have. This will help him or her select the best treatment.
Usually, UTI symptoms clear up within a few days of treatment. But you may need to continue antibiotics for a week or more. Take the entire course of antibiotics recommended by your doctor to ensure that the infection is completely eradicated. For an uncomplicated UTI that occurs when you're otherwise healthy, your doctor may recommend a shorter course of treatment, such as taking an antibiotic for three days. But whether this short course of treatment is adequate to treat your UTI depends on your particular symptoms and medical history.
If you have recurrent UTIs, your doctor may recommend a longer course of antibiotic treatment or a self-treatment program with short courses of antibiotics at the outset of your urinary symptoms. For infections related to sexual activity, your doctor may recommend taking a single dose of antibiotic after sexual intercourse.
For severe UTIs, hospitalization and treatment with intravenous antibiotics may be necessary. When recurrences are frequent or a kidney infection becomes chronic, your doctor will likely refer you to a doctor who specializes in urinary disorders (urologist) or a doctor whose specialty is kidneys (nephrologist) for an evaluation to determine if urologic abnormalities may be causing the infections.
Prevention
You can take steps to reduce your risk of urinary tract infections. Women in particular may benefit from the following:
Drink plenty of liquids, especially water. Cranberry juice may have infection-fighting properties. However, don't drink cranberry juice if you're taking the blood-thinning medication warfarin. Possible interactions between cranberry juice and warfarin can lead to bleeding.
Urinate promptly when the urge arises. Avoid retaining your urine for a long time after you feel the urge to void.
Wipe from front to back. Doing so after urinating and after a bowel movement helps prevent bacteria in the anal region from spreading to the vagina and urethra.
Empty your bladder as soon as possible after intercourse. Also, drink a full glass of water to help flush bacteria.
Avoid potentially irritating feminine products. Using deodorant sprays or other feminine products, such as douches and powders, in the genital area can irritate the urethra.
Go to the emergency room. They will give you a prescription immediately, and you can go to a 24 hour pharmacy.
2007-01-05 22:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by croc hunter fan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor and they can just do a urine test before your next appointment. They'll prescribe an antibiotic.
However, I've found something OTC that seems to work.
It's called URISTAT.
Make sure you use a panty liner, because it does turn your urine ORANGE.
2007-01-05 22:48:15 · answer #4 · answered by phamy76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try drinking cranberry juice.
2007-01-05 22:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by peppersmama0522 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be an STD......Check with your gyno as soon as possible...
2007-01-05 22:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by ashwin_hariharan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried organic cranberry juice?? or reflexology .?
2007-01-06 03:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by kellyannecares 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can also buy cranberry pills
2007-01-05 22:46:45 · answer #8 · answered by caleb&brooklynsmom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋