any body know a quick relief for a Urinary Tract Infection?

Question

My doctor's appointment isnt until tomorrow afternoon, and I really need realief, anybody know of anything??

Answer 1

HEY PEOPLE!!
Kristi is looking for some "overnight relief" before her appointment tomorrow...are you sure Cranberry Juice is the quick fix she needs right now?

I've read that AZO Cranberry Pills might help:
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp17436_333181_sespider/azo/cranberry_supplement_tablets.htm
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I was skeptical about the answers given recommending cranberry juice so, I came across this:
http://www.mercola.com/2001/jul/7/uti_cranberry_juice.htm

"Clear Tract D-Mannose, the active ingredient found in cranberries, actually adheres to the receptors on the lining of the bladder that attach to the bacteria. This forces the bacteria to slide right off and into the toilet. It is amazingly effective, but one must remember it is only a band-aid, but a far safer one than prophylactic antibiotic use or cranberry juice."

I believe this is for long-term relief and infection prevention though and cranberry juice may not be very helpful for the "quick relief" you seek.

Answer 2

Antibiotics. Letting an infection go (i.e. not going to the doc and getting the meds that will kill the bacteria) can lead to a kidney infeciton. The bladder infection is uncomfortable. A kidney infection can kill you. You primary care provider likely has a protocol for treating UTIs over the phone. If this is your first UTI, you NEED to be seen. Cranberry juice does help, but won't kill the bacteria. Good luck.

Answer 3

I know what your going through. I have one and i had to go to the ER. Drink alot of cranberry juice. At your local grocery or pharmacy they have over the counter med. It reallt works. Keep in mind that when you take this kind of med. it will turn your urine orange or red. Thats ok though. I hope you feel better soon .

Answer 4

All I have ever heard for a UTI is to drink lots of cranberry juice...

Answer 5

cranberry juice helps

Answer 6

drink cranberry juice!!!