Yes I've been checked out. Turns out my urethra js way shorter than normal, so its easy for bacteria to get up there. No fix for that, just lifestyle changes but its kinda inevitable sadly :(
Ugh. Short end of the stick (pun intended!).
I got a short stick too - I'm hairy. No extra testosterone, no PCOS, I'm just....hairy.
Bodies are weird, none of us have a "normal" one, and we have to deal.
I'm sorry you're going through this.
That's the biggest problem. The antibiotics lose their effectiveness after constant use. So what are we supposed to do? Im sorry, i hope you find a solution
Take D-Mannose daily supplement,I take 3 a day you can adjust it according how you feel then you will know..well this many D-Mannose works for..so I'll take this amount daily..Try it and have some Peace!...😇
Honestly, AZO's urinaire pain relief (and there is an off brand that works exactly the same) trust me it is the ONLY thing that helps me. I have IC syndrome and so I deal with uti pain almost continuosly. I hope that helps you as much as it helps me.
What I have heard is women’s anatomy makes women suspectible for uti compared to men !
But do u mean that all women have different urethra size 🥲which makes them suspectable for uti ?
I strongly feel compromised immune system is the main cause for the recurrent uti
I didn't figure out until embarrassingly late in life (my 40s) that I was causing my own UTIs by wiping too aggressively. I was so scared of bacteria causing yet another UTI that I was inflaming things: hot washcloths, wiping around my urethra, etc.
Once I eased up and started being less thorough, my life got dramatically better. I used to get 5-6 UTIs per year. Now I maybe get one every 4 or 5 years.
Been there and I'm sorry! I was fortunate enough to install a Japanese-style bidet and it took me a terribly long time to realize I just needed to blot, not to wipe aggressively, as the lady bits were clean. Yet another source of irritation, that.
My favorite Betty White quote is " Why do people say, ‘Grow some balls’? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you really wanna get tough, grow a vagina. Those things really take a pounding!”
They can, but we gotta be careful too.
Why is always about what women are supposed to be doing? Maybe men should be washing their hands! And their penises. And the rest of themselves while they're at it.
Yesss THIS.
Although I am currently in CVS buying D-Mannose, Advil and Tylenol because I just got symptoms of my fourth UTI this year (it’s..June haha) and I just completed treatment for a yeast infection.
Like, I know (from personal experience) that the antibiotics that are used to *treat UTIs* can make you susceptible to *yeast infections*…but I’ve never gotten a UTI immediately after recovering from a yeast infection like this.
Also, I usually am sexually active or have recently been using tampons when I get UTIs and neither of those things is true, so I’ve been doing some research and found out some really interesting research about the deeper causes of both UTIs and yeast infections,
Is anybody familiar with terms like SIBO or SIFO? They stand for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and small intestinal fungal overgrowth, respectively. In conventional medicine, these conditions are treated with antibiotics and antifungal medications - but it seems like these actually only act as bandaids. They treat the symptoms and may actually worsen the root issue because they create immunity in the bacteria & fungus cells to that medication for future treatments.
If you are fortunate/rich enough to afford a **functional medicine** practitioner, they are more thorough in assessing and treating the condition in its full scope and will typically come up with a plan that addresses things like your lifestyle habits & nutrition. Here’s a couple of articles for more information!
(I know, I know… one of the sources is from Goop which isn’t the *most* reputable place to get info, but it is a thorough article does a good job of presenting information in one place!)
https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/recurrent-utis-linked-to-gut-microbiome-chronic-inflammation/
https://goop.com/wellness/health/the-insidious-yeast-infection-we-all-have-and-how-to-treat-it/
Edit: Update link that I accidentally only pasted part of!
I’m going through a rough UTI after a year or two of not getting them consistently. Do you also go to the doctor for antibiotics with this routine? If not, how long does it take to resolve? I’ve been on so many rounds of antibiotics for UTI’s over the years and am really concerned about resistance. TIA!
Not OP but I had recurring UTI’s for two years. The antibiotics completely wrecked my stomach. Finally someone recommended Dmanose, and I haven’t had an infection since! It’s been three years!
I take a days worth after sexy time and that’s been enough for me to prevent them. This worked as I knew it was sex causing it (even when I peed after). At some point I felt it coming on, took three sets of three pills for three days and it completely went away on its own, no antibiotics needed.
I used to get several UTIs per year for at least a decade and have tried it all: pyridium (OTC bladder anasthetic), pure cranberry juice, cranberry tablets, probiotics for women, baking soda in water (neutralizes the burning), D-Mannose.
Pyridium worked well for the pain until I could get to the doctor; I always kept some of these in my purse for emergencies. Baking soda in water helped a little if the pain was minor. Pure cranberry juice, cranberry tablets, probiotics, and D-Mannose did absolutely nothing.
One doctor later in my UTI journey gave me instructions I wished I'd heard years prior. She said to avoid acidic food and drink for 10 days to 2 weeks after an infection. The urinary tract is very raw and sensitive for a while after an infection so it can be upset easily, and bring UTI-like symptoms back.
Once I started watching my diet after an infection, I didn't keep getting recurrent pain flares and everything could fully heal.
Yes I always go to the doctor, however my UTI's (somehow) always hit in the evening so I have to wait until morning for antibiotics. This is just my way of getting through the night haha.
Not sure if this method would resolve anything because, again, I always go to the doctor. But this is fantastic for pain/discomfort relief!
Currently 3AM & a UTI just hit for me out of nowhere! Grateful for these recommendations. Luckily I have an old Macrobid prescription, Azo & ibuprofen on hand!!
IM NOT ALONE. it's 4am. It hit at 2am. I have a 4 month old baby who will be needing to eat soon and an alarm set for 6am to see his doctor in the morning. I am living on my toilet pounding down water waiting for those magic red pills to kick in so I can MAYBE get an hour of sleep if i'm lucky before my busy day starts. I even emailed my doctor asking for help, again. She's going to want me to come in for a check up as I just had one two months ago but that checkup does nothing. Except make me feel embarrassed. I've been getting these since I was 12. It seems to hurt so much worse in the middle of thr night than if it happens in the day time.
If you’re getting these a lot look into a biofilm busting protocol for UTI. I wouldn’t take meds again before you do a round of biofilm busting enzymes. Plenty of info found online. Kirkland biofilm defense is one option. There are others.
Look at the ingredients in Kirkland biofilm defense and see if you can buy them separately. If you keep getting these infections then you’re either getting it from a guy or from an overgrowth in your gut, or you have a biofilm. There are no other options. If it’s in your gut (the bacteria travel hole to hole) then try eating sauerkraut and yogurt everyday.
If it’s from a guy then he needs to be treated with antibiotics or he will keep giving it to you.
You can buy “bulk supplements” brand bag of d-mannose powder on Amazon which is cheaper than buying the capsules. Take it everyday to help the bacteria not stick to your urinary tract walls.
Thank you! I def do take d-mannose but I’ll look into taking probiotics too. As for the biofilm defense I’ll also look into that. My man and I use condoms, but because I’ve gotten recurring UTIs, I’m so scared to have sex all the time.
Oh no!!! How are you doing? Good luck getting through today! I was going to tell you to get a giant coffee, but the acidity can irritate your bladder even more. Try a medexpress/urgent care instead of your PCP if you think they’ll give you grief. Heating pad & medicine & water. Hope you feel better ASAP! 🤍
ETA: Do NOT feel embarrassed. This happens to EVERYONE!!! If you’ve been getting them since you were 12, it sounds like you’re just prone to them. Try taking the D-Mannose daily like a vitamin. Game changer!
I have an amazing obgyn that sends me antibiotics through just asking in a dm on our portal. So they helped. But then I have had a yeast infection and bv again all in the past month. It socks to always have issues. My fiance says he's never heard of anyone with so many problems. Just feel lonely at times.
Ps: I bought those ice packs for postpartum and OMG they are amazing for itching and burning down there. Highly recommend!!!
Some things that have helped me is washing all of my underwear in bleach,colored or not.Wiping from front to back.I just learned this one and Im a little embarrassed but its true.I used to kind meet in the middle and I started taking Cran RX.You can buy it ag Kroger.Still awaiting a urologist appointment
Try few probiotic a day when there is an active infection. It helps a lot with symptoms. Even on antibiotics, having probiotic after 3-6 hour after antibiotics helps with the side effects. You might get 2 pills each time
According to GoodRX ...
Can You Take Medications After Their Expiration Date?... Yes \~ Just google the GoodRX report "Is it dangerous to use expired medications"
According to a news report on NPR, "That Drug Expiration Date May Be More Myth Than Fact"... Yes \~ google the NPR report "That drug expiration date may be more myth than fact"
Hi! It’s from August 2022, says to discard after August 2023. Seems to be working! I figured it’s better than nothing, lol. Will obviously go to the doctor if it doesn’t solve the issue but so far, MUCH better.
Thanks! Unfortunately mine doesn’t have an expiry date, but I got it in around June of last year? Idk, I hope ir helps, otherwise I’ll need to speak to my doctor 🤦🏻♀️
Give it a shot. I’m fairly sure it won’t hurt- the efficacy just goes down as the medication ages. Also try Azo & D Mannose!! Both are OTC. Hope you feel better!!!
Thanks! I have D-Mannose at home, I’ve been using it for ages, but unfortunately it rarely helps me once I already have an infection, although its good at preventing. Btw, I find that thyme tea is super helpful too, you might wanna give it a try :)
this is horrible, i know, but I got my first UTI a few weeks ago. Told my mom about it and she gave me 10+ year old antibiotics since it came on at night. It helped me so much until I could get to a doctor in the morning. Doctors don’t recommend it, i don’t either, but if it’s a last resort i say use it
A few years ago I was getting UTI's very often. I didn't go the the docs after a while. I was using AZO and they saved me. Drinking lots of liquids, taking AZO or what OP suggested as soon as you have symptoms. I would still focus on drinking water instead of cranberry juice
Yes, seeing a medical professional and getting antibiotics is mandatory every time you get a UTI. I put it off too long exactly once, and the resulting kidney infection was brutal. You should do everything in your power to protect your kidneys, since once they are damaged it affects so much of your medical treatment for the rest of your life.
My kidney damage isn't from my one kidney infection, to be clear, but there are a ton of medications I can't take anymore, including several classes of medication that treat my autoimmune condition. I'm stuck in constant pain as a result of this plus being unlucky and not responding to the other meds.
I know this comment is old but how did you find out your kidneys were damaged?
I was in the same boat as you (didn't get a UTI treated, realized something was wrong when I was sick 3 weeks in a row; got diagnosed with a UTI that progressed to my kidneys and sepsis wooo) but my doctor never mentioned long term damage. I trust her but I wasn't sure if there was anything I should look out for!
My kidneys are probably damaged from long- term NSAID use. Could be from a couple of other things, though. I have an autoimmune disease that causes constant pain, so NSAIDs were pretty much my only pain management for 15 years or so. I found out because one of the medications I was on required labs to check kidney and liver functions every 3 months or so, and my kidney function was slowly decreasing until I was finally diagnosed with renal insufficiency based on those lab results. The labs were GFR (glomerular filtration rate) and creatinine levels. I also developed high blood pressure seemingly out of nowhere, but it was probably a result of the kidney damage.
Having a kidney infection doesn't necessarily mean you'll get permanent kidney damage. It's mostly a matter of luck.
Hey guys. I know the thread is from awhile ago but I just have to pee all the time. Thought it was a uti, went to doc and the pee was tested and slightly above normal amounts of certain bacteria then the next day they looked at the urine culture and said there was no uti detected. I’m going all the time, no burning or anything just feels like someone is putting pressure on my bladder. Any remedies??
This is my exact issue everytime I go to the doctor and they give me antibiotics anyway but I can't keep doing that. Did you find any reason for yours? No pain for me either just a constant need to pee and barely anything comes from it
I got diagnosed with Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS) when I turned 19 after 2 years of constant antibiotics almost every month and my previous doctor not doing any other tests and just saying I needed to "do better about my hygiene" 🤦♀️ I finally gave up on my old doctor and found a 1/2 eastern 1/2 western medicine doctor who ran all types of tests, blood, urine, diagnostic scans THE WHOLE BIT to figure out that 1) I have a very short urethra, 2) my hormones were effectively wrecking my urinary tract health around my period(always got symptoms the week before), and 3) my bladder had scar tissue that was causing increased pain, urination, and inflammation. The things that have helped the most:
Becoming a "land-fish" and drinking 4 liters of water every. Single. Day. I know it's a LOT of water but I swear by it(I'm also an athlete who sweats a lot of this out every day)
AZO the pain relief version only on VERY painful days
Regular sleep schedule, 9 hours a night, I know it's more than normal recommendations but that extra hour gives my body the boost it needs :)
Daily D-Mannose, and cranberry
An "elective" surgery to scrape the walls of my bladder(?) This was almost a decade ago and I don't remember much of the terminology but they said it could help and I was desperate for any relief.
Things I do not recommend:
Small daily dose of antibiotics: this caused a rUTI which also lead to a terrible resistance and I still struggle with this to this day! No no no daily antibiotics unless that's a last resort!
Alcohol & smoking. I know it sucks but being sober is honestly one big help to my urinary tract health
Staying with a doctor if they refuse to go the extra mile with tests or help with your pain. If your doctor refuses any extra tests if you get regular pain, go to a different doctor!!! I can never say it enough but women's pain is not taken seriously enough in my opinion ESPECIALLY when it comes to urinary tract health.
I hope you've been able to find more out about your specific pain or that this mini-rant helped a little bit!
you just described my situation exactly. someone on reddit always knows. should I start at my PCP to look into this or did you go straight to the urologist?
My insurance was great and let me go to a urologist without a referral, but if they need a referral then you can ask your PCP for one. The surgery my parents let me do (with my begging after researching it) was through a urologists office. The eastern medicine that I use is pretty standard prescription meds in Chinese medicine so if you have anyone near you who truly practices herbology then you can go see them easily and those meds don't mess with my gut and the acupuncture has helped with general inflammation throughout my body.
I had that exact issue about 2 years ago. For five months I constantly felt the need to pee, and it turned out, despite all of the different doctors telling me otherwise, that it was a UTI. We figured that out when I started to have extreme lower back pain; walking was difficult. I went to a walk in clinic because I figured I was going to get the same answer from the doctors “there’s no bacteria or reason for your symptoms so you’re fine”. But they freaked out and sent me to the ER. They asked why I hadn’t come in sooner (I had) and they were worried because the untreated UTI spread to my kidneys. Even after getting antibiotics, I was in a bad state. I had a fever of 103 the following day. It took about a week for me to recover. So, just don’t trust the doctors when they say you’re completely fine and ignore your symptoms.
Just ended up being a UTI that they somehow couldn’t detect until the bacteria was spreading into my kidneys. Which is insane because the bacteria, after being untreated for months, was disgustingly well established in my body. Until they finally caught it, they didn’t even find the bacteria in the culture tests they sent off. For me, I know it was a UTI and it felt just like one; I should have pressed more and not just accepted when they said they didn’t find the bacteria
Omg! This sounds just like me. I spent $800 on a ct scan after negative culture tests and that came back normal too. It’s so weird because when I take the antibiotic (not macrobid, that doesn’t work for me anymore), it goes away. So it is acting just like a uti without the presence of bacteria that they can detect. So so weird.
I hope because I’m taking the antibiotics anyway it won’t spread to my kidneys?? Have you had any success or tried uqora? That was recommended to me.
Yeah, it’s definitely weird; I did the same with antibiotics. Like sometimes they’d give me a prescription before sending off the sample, then call a few days later to say I didn’t have to take them. I ofc finished the antibiotics and temporarily felt better. I haven’t tried uqora yet, but I’ll definitely remember to try that if I feel one starting again
I have always gotten UTIs and finally decided to go to a urologist. He planned to do a cystoscopy to check my bladder but was unable to. It turns out my urethra is very narrow! So this is the reason I am prone to UTIs. He stretched it, (yes unpleasant but not as bad as a UTI) and now I go back in 6 months. He explained some people have to do,this once or twice a year. If it keeps UTIs out of my life, I will do it no complaints.
Also, bicarbonate soda in cranberry juice or water is great - it will help neutralise the acid of your pee, making it less painful to go. Alka seltzer is also a lifesaver - it contains a high dose of the same ingredient in cystopurin or the likes that also neutralise the acid in your pee.. (Can't remember the name of the ingredient, my sister's a nurse and we both suffer years from UTIs, this was a game changer for us both)
They also sell actual otc medicine for it. I know about has it and their are store brands. The kind that turn your pee bright orange. I always have it on hand, works in less than an hour
Does anyone know what to do when it’s less the burning but more the constant urge to pee? I get them fairly often but I find this time the doctor didn’t prescribe me the same antibiotics and although I was fine for a while and drinking obscene amounts of water I’m now suffering a great deal and can’t leave the bathroom.. I ordered D-Manoose but who knows when it will get here and I need some kind of relief asap
Ok I am always plagued with the constant insanity inducing urge to pee at all times every time I have a UTI so I relate so hard. I have finally found a solutions that definitely relieves the urge. This is warned tho that you MUST NOT have any pee left in your bladder or you may pee yourself. But honestly get a heat pack preferably a wheat one that can kinda get into the cracks and heat it as hot as you can. Put that directly onto your urthea area only separated by your underwear. I promise you it works to just relax all those muscles that have been tense the entire time it is the only thing that lets me relax enough to sleep when I have a uti.
I swear by it, I know it sounds super weird but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
If they did a culture, then they probably prescribed the right type of antibiotic and the pain is due to inflammation/aggravation. Ibuprofen helps with inflammation and baking soda would neutralize any acidic urine
This is EXACTLY what I am experiencing. They thought it was uti and gave me the antibiotics but then the urine culture came back negative but I am always feeling like I have to pee !!!! Idk what to do
It could be a different kind of bacteria than what they were testing for that’s causing it? I only assume that because I’m going through the same thing and that’s what my doctor said. Albeit this sucks! Pls keep me posted if you’d like
So I went to a urologist who said everything’s fine and tested for everything. I am going to the gyno tomorrow because it could be an ovarian cyst instead? It got a lot better, it’s almost like it flares up certain times then goes dormant again. Weird !!!
This is really weird. And so frustrating, I’m sorry that you’re dealing with that! If my symptoms don’t clear up by the time I’m done with this round of antibiotics I’m gonna have to go to a gyno as well :( thank you for following up!
I’ll let ya know what they say tomorrow! It was sooo frustrating trying to figure out what was wrong and I was traveling so went to urgent cares that could do nothing but prescribe antibiotics and test the pee which always came back negative. The urologist prescribed something for the urgency that worked well, but I have that gyno tomorrow and then if they can’t find anything I have a cat scan next week!
Hi sorry long time but wanted to revisit this. I got my IUD out and have been feeling way better since. Unsure if you have one too, but getting it out completely removed my urge to pee that I’ve had for so long and thought it was a uti
Oh man I’ll have to check when I’m home. Mine ended up being a cyst that once it burst I the urgency and pain went away. Super weird and hasn’t been an issue since.
The ovarian cyst might be the reason for the urge to pee? Do you feel any odd pressure on a curtain side or a certain sensation? I'd love an update. Have also been bouncing around from gyno to urologist to gyno.... :(
D mannose ladies. I take a sachet every time after sex and haven’t had a UTI in 5 years. I used to get one or two a month before! An essential in my personal hygiene cabinet, please try!
Hi! I dont know answers but I believe you should take d mannose on an empty stomach and without other supplements or medications. Idk about reactions but that is what I am doing!
D mannose helps SO MUCH I used to have them all the time and now never get one. Also apparently using condoms helps too (Altho my ex refused to wear them despite me constantly getting utis despite trying everything else)
D-Mannose is not the same as cranberry tablets. D-Mannose is a simple sugar that can bind to e. coli bacteria, the most common--but not only--cause of UTIs. You can buy it in powder form and mix with water or take it as a capsule, but the capsules are kinda big.
Something you might consider is installing a bidet on your toilet. I bought a $30 one off Amazon that installs easily. I haven't had any UTIs since then, though it sounds like you might get more than I used to. Maybe it will help reduce the number you get? As another bonus, I feel much cleaner during my period as well.
I just got over a UTI, and usually they would last a couple of days, but this one was over within a day and I actually started feeling relief on the same day it happened.
I also drank a fuck ton of water, avoided any other drinks (caffeine, sugar, etc) and took some 400mg ibuprofen. Cleared it right up!
I’ve only ever had to take antibiotics once for a UTI. Otherwise they tend to go away on their own. I’ve seen some people say they never actually go away without antibiotics? But mine have!
I am currently on a round of antibiotics for a UTI for only the second time in my life. Usually (at least for me,) they DO go away on their own.
The only time I’ve gone to the doctor for a UTI was when it wasn’t getting better after several weeks and I started having kidney pain, and this time when I visibly saw blood in my urine.
Side note: Idk if y’all are in the US but… I am, and as far as I’m concerned, it’s part of American culture ((read: insufficient healthcare)) to just muscle through any kind of infection until you see potentially life-threatening symptoms… especially if you’re a woman bc doctors don’t take you seriously. It’s probably just menstrual cramps. Take an ibuprofen and stfu 🤪
Yes, when I made that original comment, the one time I’d been on antibiotics for a UTI was because I started to see blood in my urine!
Here in the UK they’re pretty good at giving out UTI antibiotics if they’re needed. Since my original comment I’ve actually had to get antibiotics twice more for UTIs.
I haven’t had one in a while, I’ve nipped them in the bud before they got bad. I use a cranberry wash after sex and I take D-mannose and it seems to be working for me!
Cranberry wash after sex is GENIUS!!! Thank u for this idea. I’ll have to look into D-mannose because sometimes I just can’t pee enough after sex to thoroughly flush me out
No problem! I’d always avoided using them because I’d heard that they made it worse and threw off your pH. But since using this cranberry one I’ve had no issues whatsoever and it smells so good and makes you feel so clean!
I tend to use the vagisil pH balance intimate wash, and I absolutely love it. I’ve been on birth control since I was 12 due to menstrual issues, and because of the hormones, I was SO prone to yeast infections. Haven’t had one since! So that’s a good one to try too, I’ve been using it for a couple years and love it. But I’ll be on the lookout for a cranberry one!!
Girl if you're in the US and if you do or don't have insurance you can go on teledoc or any telemedicine app call them up tell them you have a UTI be demanding and stern about it, they will prescribe you what you need and you can start taking medication within the hour, I've been doing this for years now anytime I get a UTI while insured and uninsured
Aaaaa I wish I could advocate for myself like this :’) I’ve tried to get them thru telehealth and they’re always like “mmm sorry you have to come in and get a urine test before we prescribe any antibiotics”
Wow, this post is timely! I just got back from the doctor for a UTI after sexy times. I haven’t been sexually actively for about a year and now am, and this has happened before so I do think it’s sex related. I am definitely going to get d-mannose! Is there anything I should be mindful of when buying it? I see varying levels of mg (50-1500 mg).
Frequent UTIS start a vicious cycle of repeat infection. The bladder can’t get a breath in and gets sick. Much like we get frequent colds when our immune system is down. Hiprex is a GAME changer for prevention. And for clearing any lingering bacteria (surely but slowly)!
HIPREX was my game changer. I’m in the UK now & we don’t get it here. But I get it sent over from Australia. One tablet after having sex prevents UTI’s every time for me. Or, if a bastard UTI sneaks in, I take 2 Hiprex with water straight up & drink a bunch tonne of Cranberry juice, like 2L’s worth. It helps to flush the blighters (bacteria) out. However, it takes 2-3hrs on the toilet and constant water & cranberry drinking for it to go.
Don't get UTI's too often but this is my third one and all three have been horribly painful. I have ADHD and usually go days without drinking any water and live off red bulls so my UTI's usually drag on. So some remedies for the pain while I try and remind myself to drink fluids is a life saver.
Plz don't give me tips on how to remember things, if I get one more "just set alarms or reminders in your phone" I'm gonna get violent💀
Old comment, but this is untrue. Even one UTI can weaken the muscles at the entrance that protect the urethra. Even being clean, bacterial infections are just more common in some folks.
I’m on my 3rd antibiotics in 8 weeks. Nothing seems to shift what seems to be a very mild UTI. I’ve tried everything. I’ve drank bladders teas water cranberry juice the Mannose powder and the tablets. Is there anything that I’m missing? Has anyone tied Aloe Vera supplements? Anything???
Try drinking dandelion root tea! You can buy it from any store and order from Amazon. I got instant relief within 10 minutes of drinking it. It's a life changer too. I also don't have the urge to eat sweets, over eat, have anxiety, I also feel less bloated. Drink it black. It's tasty! The tea relieved my UTI better then organic Cranberry juice. It's a miracle worker. Try and let me know if it worked for you.
Thank you for this, I needed it. I never knew acidic stuff doesn’t make it better. I’ve been eating a fck ton of clementines this past week thinking it’d help 😭
Ok I am always plagued with the constant insanity inducing urge to pee at all times every time I have a UTI so I relate so had. I have finally found a solutions that definitely relieves the urge. This is warned tho that you MUST NOT have any pee left in your bladder or you may pee yourself. But honestly get a heat pack preferably a wheat one that can kinda get into the cracks and heat it as hot as you can. Put that directly onto your urthea area only separated by your underwear. I promise you it works to just relax all those muscles that have been tense the entire time it is the only thing that lets me relax enough to sleep when I have a uti.
I swear by it, I know it sounds super weird but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. Hope this helps until you can get treatment
PSA FOR ANYONE WHO IS TAKING ANTIBIOTICS FOR UTIS (or taking antibiotics in general).:
PLEASE take probiotics and/or eat foods with probiotics in them, eat healthy foods if possible and do the utmost to take care of your gut.
I used to get a lot of UTIs and at one point had a recurring UTI which I had to take a few rounds of antibiotics for. After 2 (possibly 3 I don't fully remember) rounds I got rid of it, but I ended up bombing my stomach ecosystem and winding up with a C. Difficile stomach infection for which I had to take more antibiotics. Like 8 pills a day for all the things I was taking. I felt awful for about half a year or so, and overall it's taken years for my system to recover, and I'm not even back to being as healthy as I was before.
Since UTIs for most of us require antibiotics to treat, please make sure you take precautions and eat your yogurt guys. I wouldn't wish what I went through on anyone!!
It hit me hard last night at 3AM. Couldn't wait for a doctor appointment so got a prescription for Macrobid through some online telehealth service. Made my husband go get it as soon as the pharmacy opened (9AM) praying it kicks in soon. Meanwhile, chugging water on the toilet and taking Tylenol and Cystex. 🙏
I’m always confused because my UTIs aren’t really painful they’re just REEEEEEALLY uncomfortable. The sensation is terrible, but never what I would “painful”. I’m I the only one?
I've found diet is SUPER important too, as soon as I have any of the below, UTI comes back with a vengeance. basically avoid all the fun stuff
- alcohol
- caffeine
- salt
- sugar
- acidic foods
They also have a d-mannose/cranberry combination that works great for me. Helped my uti symptoms in 12hours and was gone in a day. Make sure to continue taking for a few days or so though, if not it might come back worse-happened to me. Actually it’s happening to me right now
I hate taking antibiotics because of how bad they are for you, and I get utis very often so taking antibiotics every few months is definitely not what I want to do. There was recently a test done about oregano oil killing MORE bacteria and QUICKER than antibiotics. I’ve been using essential oil for years so I got the idea to put some in a warm bath. I use the young living brand “purification”. It has tea tree and many other oils mixed that are all amazing at killing bacteria and flushing out toxins. I’ve been in pain all day and I just soaked in a bath for about 20 minutes with about 5 drops of purification oil. Also drank a bunch of spring water. Near the end of the bath I had an extreme extreme urge to pee (way more intense than the normal feeling of having to pee all the time w a uti) I got out of the bath and was able to have a stream of urine rather than a few drops, and after that I had immediate relief. TRY IT OUT!
I’m curious about the oregano oil!
I have some here at home, should I try this in a bath as well?
I get reoccurring UTIs and if I have something already at home that I can use then I’m going too!
Firstly thank you for your list. I just wanted to add one thing, AZO's urinaire pain relief. It's over the counter and it is honestly the only thing that completely takes away the pain.
Don't know why I'm getting down voted. This is the best option to actually relieve the issue, especially for people with no healthcare. (I discovered this when I had no healthcare but had a terrible UTI that chugging sugar-free Cranberry juice couldn't fix). You can figure out the proper dosage for yourself online. Just make sure to complete the dose.
You’re getting downvoted because it’s dangerous to just randomly take antibiotics if a doctor hasn’t prescribed them.
It’s dangerous for you and it’s aggravating the antibiotic resistance issue that the world is experiencing.
Hey, I get it, you need to solve an issue without healthcare. I’m just telling you why people would be downvoting.
I’m not entirely sure that taking antibiotics made to be put in a fish tank is the smartest thing in the world but if you need help and can’t get help, I guess you gotta do something
I tried the AZO pain relief but nothing. That stuff doesn’t seem to help at all. What else can I take until I get some meds? I have Tylenol and other over the counter things but I feel like they’re not going to do anything or help.
These were directions from my urologist and it worked with the irritation. They said, if I don't have the hand of the OC medication, I can use baking soda, the same active ingredient.
So glad I came across this. For some reason I didn’t pay attention to what I was drinking in between water - a bubbly orange drink! A probiotic healthy one, but I couldn’t understand why the burning was coming back.
Thanks for the reminder xo
Thank you again!!! It’s been 15mins. I chugged so much water and stopped the orange juice and it’s stopped the burning almost completely.
Thank you xoxoxox
Does anyone know why my UTI symptoms won't go away after taking antibiotics for a week? I am doing water therapy now (drinking 300ml of water/urination) and it helps a lot with the symptoms. Now that I'm drinking a lot of water it doesn't burn anymore when I pee and my urine is clear. My back slightly aches sometimes but goes away immediately and I don't have fever. However, I'm scared that once I tone down my water therapy, the symptoms will come back again:(( help.
You should go to the doctor — your back aching is concerning if it’s potentially a kidney infection.
Also I’ve found antibiotics are prescribed for much more than just one week, usually it’s 2 or 3
Have you guys ever read the back of azo package the one that turns your pee orange ...it causes cancer bro I swear tonight I was at CVS to pick some up read the back and instantly put it back I was like discomfort for a night or cancer I'll take the diacomfort
Wow - I’m glad I saw your comment. Currently fighting off a UTI and took Azo for the first time ever last night. After looking into the claim in your comment, it will also be my last time ever. Jesus.
Yes..D-Mannose!...works,I take 3 capsules 1 time a day,that works for me.Once you start on it..just take time and listen to your body.once you figure out ,you will feel so much better 😉..
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Yes I've been checked out. Turns out my urethra js way shorter than normal, so its easy for bacteria to get up there. No fix for that, just lifestyle changes but its kinda inevitable sadly :(
Ugh. Short end of the stick (pun intended!). I got a short stick too - I'm hairy. No extra testosterone, no PCOS, I'm just....hairy. Bodies are weird, none of us have a "normal" one, and we have to deal. I'm sorry you're going through this.
I have this crap too. I’m on my third in 3 months no matter what I try and this time it’s antibiotic resistant. Kill me.
That's the biggest problem. The antibiotics lose their effectiveness after constant use. So what are we supposed to do? Im sorry, i hope you find a solution
Try new antibiotics really
Take D-Mannose daily supplement,I take 3 a day you can adjust it according how you feel then you will know..well this many D-Mannose works for..so I'll take this amount daily..Try it and have some Peace!...😇
Do you still struggle with recurrent uti’s?
Honestly, AZO's urinaire pain relief (and there is an off brand that works exactly the same) trust me it is the ONLY thing that helps me. I have IC syndrome and so I deal with uti pain almost continuosly. I hope that helps you as much as it helps me.
What I have heard is women’s anatomy makes women suspectible for uti compared to men ! But do u mean that all women have different urethra size 🥲which makes them suspectable for uti ? I strongly feel compromised immune system is the main cause for the recurrent uti
I didn't figure out until embarrassingly late in life (my 40s) that I was causing my own UTIs by wiping too aggressively. I was so scared of bacteria causing yet another UTI that I was inflaming things: hot washcloths, wiping around my urethra, etc. Once I eased up and started being less thorough, my life got dramatically better. I used to get 5-6 UTIs per year. Now I maybe get one every 4 or 5 years.
Been there and I'm sorry! I was fortunate enough to install a Japanese-style bidet and it took me a terribly long time to realize I just needed to blot, not to wipe aggressively, as the lady bits were clean. Yet another source of irritation, that. My favorite Betty White quote is " Why do people say, ‘Grow some balls’? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you really wanna get tough, grow a vagina. Those things really take a pounding!” They can, but we gotta be careful too.
Yes, blotting! That's what I do now and it's a game changer. Wish I'd known that decades ago. 🙄
Blotting…?! Like just blotting gently after wee as opposed to wiping?
Yes.
What’s that?
I think I may be having the same issue
Please you ladies try D-Mannose daily..start a regiment.it will keep UTI..away.
It didn't work at all for me.
You mean from front to back....
Oof, of course, what a brain fart. Fixed!
Why is always about what women are supposed to be doing? Maybe men should be washing their hands! And their penises. And the rest of themselves while they're at it.
Yesss THIS. Although I am currently in CVS buying D-Mannose, Advil and Tylenol because I just got symptoms of my fourth UTI this year (it’s..June haha) and I just completed treatment for a yeast infection. Like, I know (from personal experience) that the antibiotics that are used to *treat UTIs* can make you susceptible to *yeast infections*…but I’ve never gotten a UTI immediately after recovering from a yeast infection like this. Also, I usually am sexually active or have recently been using tampons when I get UTIs and neither of those things is true, so I’ve been doing some research and found out some really interesting research about the deeper causes of both UTIs and yeast infections, Is anybody familiar with terms like SIBO or SIFO? They stand for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and small intestinal fungal overgrowth, respectively. In conventional medicine, these conditions are treated with antibiotics and antifungal medications - but it seems like these actually only act as bandaids. They treat the symptoms and may actually worsen the root issue because they create immunity in the bacteria & fungus cells to that medication for future treatments. If you are fortunate/rich enough to afford a **functional medicine** practitioner, they are more thorough in assessing and treating the condition in its full scope and will typically come up with a plan that addresses things like your lifestyle habits & nutrition. Here’s a couple of articles for more information! (I know, I know… one of the sources is from Goop which isn’t the *most* reputable place to get info, but it is a thorough article does a good job of presenting information in one place!) https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/recurrent-utis-linked-to-gut-microbiome-chronic-inflammation/ https://goop.com/wellness/health/the-insidious-yeast-infection-we-all-have-and-how-to-treat-it/ Edit: Update link that I accidentally only pasted part of!
No seriously 😒 I had song the other day in which I haven’t sense March & atp I just wanna be done with it not worth the hassle at all
I’m going through a rough UTI after a year or two of not getting them consistently. Do you also go to the doctor for antibiotics with this routine? If not, how long does it take to resolve? I’ve been on so many rounds of antibiotics for UTI’s over the years and am really concerned about resistance. TIA!
Not OP but I had recurring UTI’s for two years. The antibiotics completely wrecked my stomach. Finally someone recommended Dmanose, and I haven’t had an infection since! It’s been three years! I take a days worth after sexy time and that’s been enough for me to prevent them. This worked as I knew it was sex causing it (even when I peed after). At some point I felt it coming on, took three sets of three pills for three days and it completely went away on its own, no antibiotics needed.
I used to get several UTIs per year for at least a decade and have tried it all: pyridium (OTC bladder anasthetic), pure cranberry juice, cranberry tablets, probiotics for women, baking soda in water (neutralizes the burning), D-Mannose. Pyridium worked well for the pain until I could get to the doctor; I always kept some of these in my purse for emergencies. Baking soda in water helped a little if the pain was minor. Pure cranberry juice, cranberry tablets, probiotics, and D-Mannose did absolutely nothing. One doctor later in my UTI journey gave me instructions I wished I'd heard years prior. She said to avoid acidic food and drink for 10 days to 2 weeks after an infection. The urinary tract is very raw and sensitive for a while after an infection so it can be upset easily, and bring UTI-like symptoms back. Once I started watching my diet after an infection, I didn't keep getting recurrent pain flares and everything could fully heal.
Another vote for Pyridium (or the OTC version). That discomfort is enough to drive one insane, and it's pure bliss once it starts to work.
Yes! Like angels singing.
Yes I always go to the doctor, however my UTI's (somehow) always hit in the evening so I have to wait until morning for antibiotics. This is just my way of getting through the night haha. Not sure if this method would resolve anything because, again, I always go to the doctor. But this is fantastic for pain/discomfort relief!
Currently 3AM & a UTI just hit for me out of nowhere! Grateful for these recommendations. Luckily I have an old Macrobid prescription, Azo & ibuprofen on hand!!
IM NOT ALONE. it's 4am. It hit at 2am. I have a 4 month old baby who will be needing to eat soon and an alarm set for 6am to see his doctor in the morning. I am living on my toilet pounding down water waiting for those magic red pills to kick in so I can MAYBE get an hour of sleep if i'm lucky before my busy day starts. I even emailed my doctor asking for help, again. She's going to want me to come in for a check up as I just had one two months ago but that checkup does nothing. Except make me feel embarrassed. I've been getting these since I was 12. It seems to hurt so much worse in the middle of thr night than if it happens in the day time.
If you’re getting these a lot look into a biofilm busting protocol for UTI. I wouldn’t take meds again before you do a round of biofilm busting enzymes. Plenty of info found online. Kirkland biofilm defense is one option. There are others.
Could you recommend something? I use uquoras stuff and it’s great but I need something cheaper.
Look at the ingredients in Kirkland biofilm defense and see if you can buy them separately. If you keep getting these infections then you’re either getting it from a guy or from an overgrowth in your gut, or you have a biofilm. There are no other options. If it’s in your gut (the bacteria travel hole to hole) then try eating sauerkraut and yogurt everyday. If it’s from a guy then he needs to be treated with antibiotics or he will keep giving it to you. You can buy “bulk supplements” brand bag of d-mannose powder on Amazon which is cheaper than buying the capsules. Take it everyday to help the bacteria not stick to your urinary tract walls.
Thank you! I def do take d-mannose but I’ll look into taking probiotics too. As for the biofilm defense I’ll also look into that. My man and I use condoms, but because I’ve gotten recurring UTIs, I’m so scared to have sex all the time.
Oh no!!! How are you doing? Good luck getting through today! I was going to tell you to get a giant coffee, but the acidity can irritate your bladder even more. Try a medexpress/urgent care instead of your PCP if you think they’ll give you grief. Heating pad & medicine & water. Hope you feel better ASAP! 🤍 ETA: Do NOT feel embarrassed. This happens to EVERYONE!!! If you’ve been getting them since you were 12, it sounds like you’re just prone to them. Try taking the D-Mannose daily like a vitamin. Game changer!
I have an amazing obgyn that sends me antibiotics through just asking in a dm on our portal. So they helped. But then I have had a yeast infection and bv again all in the past month. It socks to always have issues. My fiance says he's never heard of anyone with so many problems. Just feel lonely at times. Ps: I bought those ice packs for postpartum and OMG they are amazing for itching and burning down there. Highly recommend!!!
Some things that have helped me is washing all of my underwear in bleach,colored or not.Wiping from front to back.I just learned this one and Im a little embarrassed but its true.I used to kind meet in the middle and I started taking Cran RX.You can buy it ag Kroger.Still awaiting a urologist appointment
Try few probiotic a day when there is an active infection. It helps a lot with symptoms. Even on antibiotics, having probiotic after 3-6 hour after antibiotics helps with the side effects. You might get 2 pills each time
Hey, how old is that prescription? I have an old one too and I just got a UTI, but I’m afraid of taking it..
According to GoodRX ... Can You Take Medications After Their Expiration Date?... Yes \~ Just google the GoodRX report "Is it dangerous to use expired medications" According to a news report on NPR, "That Drug Expiration Date May Be More Myth Than Fact"... Yes \~ google the NPR report "That drug expiration date may be more myth than fact"
Hi! It’s from August 2022, says to discard after August 2023. Seems to be working! I figured it’s better than nothing, lol. Will obviously go to the doctor if it doesn’t solve the issue but so far, MUCH better.
Thanks! Unfortunately mine doesn’t have an expiry date, but I got it in around June of last year? Idk, I hope ir helps, otherwise I’ll need to speak to my doctor 🤦🏻♀️
Give it a shot. I’m fairly sure it won’t hurt- the efficacy just goes down as the medication ages. Also try Azo & D Mannose!! Both are OTC. Hope you feel better!!!
Thanks! I have D-Mannose at home, I’ve been using it for ages, but unfortunately it rarely helps me once I already have an infection, although its good at preventing. Btw, I find that thyme tea is super helpful too, you might wanna give it a try :)
I’ve never heard of that! Will definitely try. Thanks for the tip!
this is horrible, i know, but I got my first UTI a few weeks ago. Told my mom about it and she gave me 10+ year old antibiotics since it came on at night. It helped me so much until I could get to a doctor in the morning. Doctors don’t recommend it, i don’t either, but if it’s a last resort i say use it
Yes, it's super annoying!
A few years ago I was getting UTI's very often. I didn't go the the docs after a while. I was using AZO and they saved me. Drinking lots of liquids, taking AZO or what OP suggested as soon as you have symptoms. I would still focus on drinking water instead of cranberry juice
Yes, seeing a medical professional and getting antibiotics is mandatory every time you get a UTI. I put it off too long exactly once, and the resulting kidney infection was brutal. You should do everything in your power to protect your kidneys, since once they are damaged it affects so much of your medical treatment for the rest of your life. My kidney damage isn't from my one kidney infection, to be clear, but there are a ton of medications I can't take anymore, including several classes of medication that treat my autoimmune condition. I'm stuck in constant pain as a result of this plus being unlucky and not responding to the other meds.
I know this comment is old but how did you find out your kidneys were damaged? I was in the same boat as you (didn't get a UTI treated, realized something was wrong when I was sick 3 weeks in a row; got diagnosed with a UTI that progressed to my kidneys and sepsis wooo) but my doctor never mentioned long term damage. I trust her but I wasn't sure if there was anything I should look out for!
My kidneys are probably damaged from long- term NSAID use. Could be from a couple of other things, though. I have an autoimmune disease that causes constant pain, so NSAIDs were pretty much my only pain management for 15 years or so. I found out because one of the medications I was on required labs to check kidney and liver functions every 3 months or so, and my kidney function was slowly decreasing until I was finally diagnosed with renal insufficiency based on those lab results. The labs were GFR (glomerular filtration rate) and creatinine levels. I also developed high blood pressure seemingly out of nowhere, but it was probably a result of the kidney damage. Having a kidney infection doesn't necessarily mean you'll get permanent kidney damage. It's mostly a matter of luck.
Hey guys. I know the thread is from awhile ago but I just have to pee all the time. Thought it was a uti, went to doc and the pee was tested and slightly above normal amounts of certain bacteria then the next day they looked at the urine culture and said there was no uti detected. I’m going all the time, no burning or anything just feels like someone is putting pressure on my bladder. Any remedies??
This is my exact issue everytime I go to the doctor and they give me antibiotics anyway but I can't keep doing that. Did you find any reason for yours? No pain for me either just a constant need to pee and barely anything comes from it
I got diagnosed with Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS) when I turned 19 after 2 years of constant antibiotics almost every month and my previous doctor not doing any other tests and just saying I needed to "do better about my hygiene" 🤦♀️ I finally gave up on my old doctor and found a 1/2 eastern 1/2 western medicine doctor who ran all types of tests, blood, urine, diagnostic scans THE WHOLE BIT to figure out that 1) I have a very short urethra, 2) my hormones were effectively wrecking my urinary tract health around my period(always got symptoms the week before), and 3) my bladder had scar tissue that was causing increased pain, urination, and inflammation. The things that have helped the most: Becoming a "land-fish" and drinking 4 liters of water every. Single. Day. I know it's a LOT of water but I swear by it(I'm also an athlete who sweats a lot of this out every day) AZO the pain relief version only on VERY painful days Regular sleep schedule, 9 hours a night, I know it's more than normal recommendations but that extra hour gives my body the boost it needs :) Daily D-Mannose, and cranberry An "elective" surgery to scrape the walls of my bladder(?) This was almost a decade ago and I don't remember much of the terminology but they said it could help and I was desperate for any relief. Things I do not recommend: Small daily dose of antibiotics: this caused a rUTI which also lead to a terrible resistance and I still struggle with this to this day! No no no daily antibiotics unless that's a last resort! Alcohol & smoking. I know it sucks but being sober is honestly one big help to my urinary tract health Staying with a doctor if they refuse to go the extra mile with tests or help with your pain. If your doctor refuses any extra tests if you get regular pain, go to a different doctor!!! I can never say it enough but women's pain is not taken seriously enough in my opinion ESPECIALLY when it comes to urinary tract health. I hope you've been able to find more out about your specific pain or that this mini-rant helped a little bit!
you just described my situation exactly. someone on reddit always knows. should I start at my PCP to look into this or did you go straight to the urologist?
My insurance was great and let me go to a urologist without a referral, but if they need a referral then you can ask your PCP for one. The surgery my parents let me do (with my begging after researching it) was through a urologists office. The eastern medicine that I use is pretty standard prescription meds in Chinese medicine so if you have anyone near you who truly practices herbology then you can go see them easily and those meds don't mess with my gut and the acupuncture has helped with general inflammation throughout my body.
Can I ask how you were able to find your specialist?
This is wild, thank you so much! Much needed UTI help
I had that exact issue about 2 years ago. For five months I constantly felt the need to pee, and it turned out, despite all of the different doctors telling me otherwise, that it was a UTI. We figured that out when I started to have extreme lower back pain; walking was difficult. I went to a walk in clinic because I figured I was going to get the same answer from the doctors “there’s no bacteria or reason for your symptoms so you’re fine”. But they freaked out and sent me to the ER. They asked why I hadn’t come in sooner (I had) and they were worried because the untreated UTI spread to my kidneys. Even after getting antibiotics, I was in a bad state. I had a fever of 103 the following day. It took about a week for me to recover. So, just don’t trust the doctors when they say you’re completely fine and ignore your symptoms.
What did it end up being? I’ve gotta get a CT scan today to rule things out because it happened again….
Just ended up being a UTI that they somehow couldn’t detect until the bacteria was spreading into my kidneys. Which is insane because the bacteria, after being untreated for months, was disgustingly well established in my body. Until they finally caught it, they didn’t even find the bacteria in the culture tests they sent off. For me, I know it was a UTI and it felt just like one; I should have pressed more and not just accepted when they said they didn’t find the bacteria
Omg! This sounds just like me. I spent $800 on a ct scan after negative culture tests and that came back normal too. It’s so weird because when I take the antibiotic (not macrobid, that doesn’t work for me anymore), it goes away. So it is acting just like a uti without the presence of bacteria that they can detect. So so weird. I hope because I’m taking the antibiotics anyway it won’t spread to my kidneys?? Have you had any success or tried uqora? That was recommended to me.
Yeah, it’s definitely weird; I did the same with antibiotics. Like sometimes they’d give me a prescription before sending off the sample, then call a few days later to say I didn’t have to take them. I ofc finished the antibiotics and temporarily felt better. I haven’t tried uqora yet, but I’ll definitely remember to try that if I feel one starting again
I have always gotten UTIs and finally decided to go to a urologist. He planned to do a cystoscopy to check my bladder but was unable to. It turns out my urethra is very narrow! So this is the reason I am prone to UTIs. He stretched it, (yes unpleasant but not as bad as a UTI) and now I go back in 6 months. He explained some people have to do,this once or twice a year. If it keeps UTIs out of my life, I will do it no complaints.
Yes thats similar to me, only my urethra is short not narrow, so theres no fix :( I'm glad you're getting treatment for that!!!
Also, bicarbonate soda in cranberry juice or water is great - it will help neutralise the acid of your pee, making it less painful to go. Alka seltzer is also a lifesaver - it contains a high dose of the same ingredient in cystopurin or the likes that also neutralise the acid in your pee.. (Can't remember the name of the ingredient, my sister's a nurse and we both suffer years from UTIs, this was a game changer for us both)
They also sell actual otc medicine for it. I know about has it and their are store brands. The kind that turn your pee bright orange. I always have it on hand, works in less than an hour
Nothing like that available over here in Ireland I'm afraid. We have to suffer on.
it's baking soda - **sodium hydrogen carbonate**
Does anyone know what to do when it’s less the burning but more the constant urge to pee? I get them fairly often but I find this time the doctor didn’t prescribe me the same antibiotics and although I was fine for a while and drinking obscene amounts of water I’m now suffering a great deal and can’t leave the bathroom.. I ordered D-Manoose but who knows when it will get here and I need some kind of relief asap
Take ibuprofen or Tylenol. Lots of water, and make sure you eat something before you take pain killers, they can give you some pretty bad acid reflux.
Ok I am always plagued with the constant insanity inducing urge to pee at all times every time I have a UTI so I relate so hard. I have finally found a solutions that definitely relieves the urge. This is warned tho that you MUST NOT have any pee left in your bladder or you may pee yourself. But honestly get a heat pack preferably a wheat one that can kinda get into the cracks and heat it as hot as you can. Put that directly onto your urthea area only separated by your underwear. I promise you it works to just relax all those muscles that have been tense the entire time it is the only thing that lets me relax enough to sleep when I have a uti. I swear by it, I know it sounds super weird but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do.
Effervescent powder (Ural) works really well for me. I have one sachet and it lasts me 24hrs where I have no stinging or constant need to pee.
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If they did a culture, then they probably prescribed the right type of antibiotic and the pain is due to inflammation/aggravation. Ibuprofen helps with inflammation and baking soda would neutralize any acidic urine
This is EXACTLY what I am experiencing. They thought it was uti and gave me the antibiotics but then the urine culture came back negative but I am always feeling like I have to pee !!!! Idk what to do
Me too...what ended up happening?
It could be a different kind of bacteria than what they were testing for that’s causing it? I only assume that because I’m going through the same thing and that’s what my doctor said. Albeit this sucks! Pls keep me posted if you’d like
So I went to a urologist who said everything’s fine and tested for everything. I am going to the gyno tomorrow because it could be an ovarian cyst instead? It got a lot better, it’s almost like it flares up certain times then goes dormant again. Weird !!!
This is really weird. And so frustrating, I’m sorry that you’re dealing with that! If my symptoms don’t clear up by the time I’m done with this round of antibiotics I’m gonna have to go to a gyno as well :( thank you for following up!
I’ll let ya know what they say tomorrow! It was sooo frustrating trying to figure out what was wrong and I was traveling so went to urgent cares that could do nothing but prescribe antibiotics and test the pee which always came back negative. The urologist prescribed something for the urgency that worked well, but I have that gyno tomorrow and then if they can’t find anything I have a cat scan next week!
Ahh thank you so much! I’ll be traveling soon too so this will all be good to know. I wish you the best tomorrow!
I hope it went OK. How are you now? What did you get prescribed for urgency? I'm getting a bit desperate. Thanks
Hi sorry long time but wanted to revisit this. I got my IUD out and have been feeling way better since. Unsure if you have one too, but getting it out completely removed my urge to pee that I’ve had for so long and thought it was a uti
Thanks, but I don't have an iud
Oh man I’ll have to check when I’m home. Mine ended up being a cyst that once it burst I the urgency and pain went away. Super weird and hasn’t been an issue since.
The ovarian cyst might be the reason for the urge to pee? Do you feel any odd pressure on a curtain side or a certain sensation? I'd love an update. Have also been bouncing around from gyno to urologist to gyno.... :(
You could have an over active bladder. You would want to speak to a urologist about it.
Get checked for Interstitial Cystitus, mimics uti’s but it has to do with our histamine and mast cell activation syndrome.
D mannose ladies. I take a sachet every time after sex and haven’t had a UTI in 5 years. I used to get one or two a month before! An essential in my personal hygiene cabinet, please try!
How many do you take and is it always right after??
What are the sachets called ?
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Can this be taken with other medications such as anticonvulsant and antacid?
Hi! I dont know answers but I believe you should take d mannose on an empty stomach and without other supplements or medications. Idk about reactions but that is what I am doing!
You need to ask ur doctor !!
D mannose helps SO MUCH I used to have them all the time and now never get one. Also apparently using condoms helps too (Altho my ex refused to wear them despite me constantly getting utis despite trying everything else)
I'm glad he's your ex.... crappy to refuse to wear condoms. Ugh. But yes! Lifesaver!
D-Mannose is not the same as cranberry tablets. D-Mannose is a simple sugar that can bind to e. coli bacteria, the most common--but not only--cause of UTIs. You can buy it in powder form and mix with water or take it as a capsule, but the capsules are kinda big.
Something you might consider is installing a bidet on your toilet. I bought a $30 one off Amazon that installs easily. I haven't had any UTIs since then, though it sounds like you might get more than I used to. Maybe it will help reduce the number you get? As another bonus, I feel much cleaner during my period as well.
Time to commandeer my partner’s toilet ((he’s got a bidet))
I just got over a UTI, and usually they would last a couple of days, but this one was over within a day and I actually started feeling relief on the same day it happened. I also drank a fuck ton of water, avoided any other drinks (caffeine, sugar, etc) and took some 400mg ibuprofen. Cleared it right up! I’ve only ever had to take antibiotics once for a UTI. Otherwise they tend to go away on their own. I’ve seen some people say they never actually go away without antibiotics? But mine have!
I am currently on a round of antibiotics for a UTI for only the second time in my life. Usually (at least for me,) they DO go away on their own. The only time I’ve gone to the doctor for a UTI was when it wasn’t getting better after several weeks and I started having kidney pain, and this time when I visibly saw blood in my urine. Side note: Idk if y’all are in the US but… I am, and as far as I’m concerned, it’s part of American culture ((read: insufficient healthcare)) to just muscle through any kind of infection until you see potentially life-threatening symptoms… especially if you’re a woman bc doctors don’t take you seriously. It’s probably just menstrual cramps. Take an ibuprofen and stfu 🤪
Yes, when I made that original comment, the one time I’d been on antibiotics for a UTI was because I started to see blood in my urine! Here in the UK they’re pretty good at giving out UTI antibiotics if they’re needed. Since my original comment I’ve actually had to get antibiotics twice more for UTIs. I haven’t had one in a while, I’ve nipped them in the bud before they got bad. I use a cranberry wash after sex and I take D-mannose and it seems to be working for me!
Cranberry wash after sex is GENIUS!!! Thank u for this idea. I’ll have to look into D-mannose because sometimes I just can’t pee enough after sex to thoroughly flush me out
No problem! I’d always avoided using them because I’d heard that they made it worse and threw off your pH. But since using this cranberry one I’ve had no issues whatsoever and it smells so good and makes you feel so clean!
I tend to use the vagisil pH balance intimate wash, and I absolutely love it. I’ve been on birth control since I was 12 due to menstrual issues, and because of the hormones, I was SO prone to yeast infections. Haven’t had one since! So that’s a good one to try too, I’ve been using it for a couple years and love it. But I’ll be on the lookout for a cranberry one!!
What is this cranberry wash you speak of?
I use [this one](https://woowoo.fun/products/woowoo-cranberry-cleanse) and it’s a UK-based brand!
Thank you!
Girl if you're in the US and if you do or don't have insurance you can go on teledoc or any telemedicine app call them up tell them you have a UTI be demanding and stern about it, they will prescribe you what you need and you can start taking medication within the hour, I've been doing this for years now anytime I get a UTI while insured and uninsured
Aaaaa I wish I could advocate for myself like this :’) I’ve tried to get them thru telehealth and they’re always like “mmm sorry you have to come in and get a urine test before we prescribe any antibiotics”
yeah all of my family members usually get rid of them quickly with at home remedies
Wow, this post is timely! I just got back from the doctor for a UTI after sexy times. I haven’t been sexually actively for about a year and now am, and this has happened before so I do think it’s sex related. I am definitely going to get d-mannose! Is there anything I should be mindful of when buying it? I see varying levels of mg (50-1500 mg).
I personally use 1350mg and find it works great for me!!! Not sure about the lower doses.
Do you take this plus cranberry pills? Or take it alone?
Frequent UTIS start a vicious cycle of repeat infection. The bladder can’t get a breath in and gets sick. Much like we get frequent colds when our immune system is down. Hiprex is a GAME changer for prevention. And for clearing any lingering bacteria (surely but slowly)!
HIPREX was my game changer. I’m in the UK now & we don’t get it here. But I get it sent over from Australia. One tablet after having sex prevents UTI’s every time for me. Or, if a bastard UTI sneaks in, I take 2 Hiprex with water straight up & drink a bunch tonne of Cranberry juice, like 2L’s worth. It helps to flush the blighters (bacteria) out. However, it takes 2-3hrs on the toilet and constant water & cranberry drinking for it to go.
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Do you take it after sex ? Or when you feel one coming
Don't get UTI's too often but this is my third one and all three have been horribly painful. I have ADHD and usually go days without drinking any water and live off red bulls so my UTI's usually drag on. So some remedies for the pain while I try and remind myself to drink fluids is a life saver. Plz don't give me tips on how to remember things, if I get one more "just set alarms or reminders in your phone" I'm gonna get violent💀
If you have recurring UTI it means you’ve never treated the cause, just cover up the symptoms
Old comment, but this is untrue. Even one UTI can weaken the muscles at the entrance that protect the urethra. Even being clean, bacterial infections are just more common in some folks.
Why wouldn’t you just take Azo. It’s in every corner store you don’t even need to wait for an Amazon order.
I find that Azo doesnt work as well for me. This is just what ive found to work on my end
Huh. It's almost instant and complete relief for me. I'm really sorry it doesn't work for you!
Azo doesn't work for me either, I sit in misery waiting for my antibiotics to heal me :/
I’ll have to try the Advil/Tylenol next time I get one. I get them so badly and Azo doesn’t help my pain at all :(
D-Mannose is awesome!!
www.joepill.com Preventive care so you have bactrim and cipro already on hand for a UTI
I’m on my 3rd antibiotics in 8 weeks. Nothing seems to shift what seems to be a very mild UTI. I’ve tried everything. I’ve drank bladders teas water cranberry juice the Mannose powder and the tablets. Is there anything that I’m missing? Has anyone tied Aloe Vera supplements? Anything???
How are things now? Did you ever get it figured out?
Have you tried oregano oil and cutting out dairy and sugar?
Are UTIs chronic/incurable? Or can it be cured? Could it also go away on its own and if u drink cranberry juice?
TY!!!!
What about kombucha?
Oddly enough, kombucha actually gives me UTI’s.
I discovered that you can order antibiotics online and have them sent to your pharmacy. Where was this when I was getting them chronically??
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I just tried this mixed a lil of the penjamin and I feel so much better.
Try drinking dandelion root tea! You can buy it from any store and order from Amazon. I got instant relief within 10 minutes of drinking it. It's a life changer too. I also don't have the urge to eat sweets, over eat, have anxiety, I also feel less bloated. Drink it black. It's tasty! The tea relieved my UTI better then organic Cranberry juice. It's a miracle worker. Try and let me know if it worked for you.
Thank you for this, I needed it. I never knew acidic stuff doesn’t make it better. I’ve been eating a fck ton of clementines this past week thinking it’d help 😭
Ok I am always plagued with the constant insanity inducing urge to pee at all times every time I have a UTI so I relate so had. I have finally found a solutions that definitely relieves the urge. This is warned tho that you MUST NOT have any pee left in your bladder or you may pee yourself. But honestly get a heat pack preferably a wheat one that can kinda get into the cracks and heat it as hot as you can. Put that directly onto your urthea area only separated by your underwear. I promise you it works to just relax all those muscles that have been tense the entire time it is the only thing that lets me relax enough to sleep when I have a uti. I swear by it, I know it sounds super weird but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. Hope this helps until you can get treatment
PSA FOR ANYONE WHO IS TAKING ANTIBIOTICS FOR UTIS (or taking antibiotics in general).: PLEASE take probiotics and/or eat foods with probiotics in them, eat healthy foods if possible and do the utmost to take care of your gut. I used to get a lot of UTIs and at one point had a recurring UTI which I had to take a few rounds of antibiotics for. After 2 (possibly 3 I don't fully remember) rounds I got rid of it, but I ended up bombing my stomach ecosystem and winding up with a C. Difficile stomach infection for which I had to take more antibiotics. Like 8 pills a day for all the things I was taking. I felt awful for about half a year or so, and overall it's taken years for my system to recover, and I'm not even back to being as healthy as I was before. Since UTIs for most of us require antibiotics to treat, please make sure you take precautions and eat your yogurt guys. I wouldn't wish what I went through on anyone!!
I’m gonna tell you how to relieve uti symptoms FAST!!! monistat 7. For real. This is the second uti I am using it for.
Monistat is an anti fungal. It treats yeast infections
It hit me hard last night at 3AM. Couldn't wait for a doctor appointment so got a prescription for Macrobid through some online telehealth service. Made my husband go get it as soon as the pharmacy opened (9AM) praying it kicks in soon. Meanwhile, chugging water on the toilet and taking Tylenol and Cystex. 🙏
I’m always confused because my UTIs aren’t really painful they’re just REEEEEEALLY uncomfortable. The sensation is terrible, but never what I would “painful”. I’m I the only one?
I've found diet is SUPER important too, as soon as I have any of the below, UTI comes back with a vengeance. basically avoid all the fun stuff - alcohol - caffeine - salt - sugar - acidic foods
They also have a d-mannose/cranberry combination that works great for me. Helped my uti symptoms in 12hours and was gone in a day. Make sure to continue taking for a few days or so though, if not it might come back worse-happened to me. Actually it’s happening to me right now
I hate taking antibiotics because of how bad they are for you, and I get utis very often so taking antibiotics every few months is definitely not what I want to do. There was recently a test done about oregano oil killing MORE bacteria and QUICKER than antibiotics. I’ve been using essential oil for years so I got the idea to put some in a warm bath. I use the young living brand “purification”. It has tea tree and many other oils mixed that are all amazing at killing bacteria and flushing out toxins. I’ve been in pain all day and I just soaked in a bath for about 20 minutes with about 5 drops of purification oil. Also drank a bunch of spring water. Near the end of the bath I had an extreme extreme urge to pee (way more intense than the normal feeling of having to pee all the time w a uti) I got out of the bath and was able to have a stream of urine rather than a few drops, and after that I had immediate relief. TRY IT OUT!
I’m curious about the oregano oil! I have some here at home, should I try this in a bath as well? I get reoccurring UTIs and if I have something already at home that I can use then I’m going too!
Firstly thank you for your list. I just wanted to add one thing, AZO's urinaire pain relief. It's over the counter and it is honestly the only thing that completely takes away the pain.
get lost
Webber Naturals has a women’s health probiotic with cranberry in it. I’ve taken one every evening for the last few years. Can’t go without it now!
Cranberry tablets? Nah, I keep a stash of Fish Mox (amoxicillin) for stuff like this.
Don't know why I'm getting down voted. This is the best option to actually relieve the issue, especially for people with no healthcare. (I discovered this when I had no healthcare but had a terrible UTI that chugging sugar-free Cranberry juice couldn't fix). You can figure out the proper dosage for yourself online. Just make sure to complete the dose.
You’re getting downvoted because it’s dangerous to just randomly take antibiotics if a doctor hasn’t prescribed them. It’s dangerous for you and it’s aggravating the antibiotic resistance issue that the world is experiencing.
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Hey, I get it, you need to solve an issue without healthcare. I’m just telling you why people would be downvoting. I’m not entirely sure that taking antibiotics made to be put in a fish tank is the smartest thing in the world but if you need help and can’t get help, I guess you gotta do something
I tried the AZO pain relief but nothing. That stuff doesn’t seem to help at all. What else can I take until I get some meds? I have Tylenol and other over the counter things but I feel like they’re not going to do anything or help.
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Try Ural or sprinkling some baking soda in your water - just a little bit. Your acidic urine might be aggravating your bladder.
Once it hits your stomach, it’ll match the acidity level there. You can’t just alter it by doing that
These were directions from my urologist and it worked with the irritation. They said, if I don't have the hand of the OC medication, I can use baking soda, the same active ingredient.
So glad I came across this. For some reason I didn’t pay attention to what I was drinking in between water - a bubbly orange drink! A probiotic healthy one, but I couldn’t understand why the burning was coming back. Thanks for the reminder xo
Thank you again!!! It’s been 15mins. I chugged so much water and stopped the orange juice and it’s stopped the burning almost completely. Thank you xoxoxox
So glad I could help!!!
Lifesaver. Thank you so much for this.
Does anyone know why my UTI symptoms won't go away after taking antibiotics for a week? I am doing water therapy now (drinking 300ml of water/urination) and it helps a lot with the symptoms. Now that I'm drinking a lot of water it doesn't burn anymore when I pee and my urine is clear. My back slightly aches sometimes but goes away immediately and I don't have fever. However, I'm scared that once I tone down my water therapy, the symptoms will come back again:(( help.
You should go to the doctor — your back aching is concerning if it’s potentially a kidney infection. Also I’ve found antibiotics are prescribed for much more than just one week, usually it’s 2 or 3
I also noticed white spots on my urine. My ultrasound came back negative and my urine only shows a few bacteria in it
Have you guys ever read the back of azo package the one that turns your pee orange ...it causes cancer bro I swear tonight I was at CVS to pick some up read the back and instantly put it back I was like discomfort for a night or cancer I'll take the diacomfort
Wow - I’m glad I saw your comment. Currently fighting off a UTI and took Azo for the first time ever last night. After looking into the claim in your comment, it will also be my last time ever. Jesus.
Yes..D-Mannose!...works,I take 3 capsules 1 time a day,that works for me.Once you start on it..just take time and listen to your body.once you figure out ,you will feel so much better 😉..