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Posted 9/24/2013 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
Here's the situation.

UTI that keeps coming back. I have been on antibiotics four times this year, but the symptoms keep re-emerging. Diet not a suspect, okay hygiene, and long-term birth control being used.

I have no more insurance, but am experiencing enough pain and itching that I am debating calling a gyno. Trying to wait until signed up for Universal Care, though.

Anyone? Ideas or suggestions, OTC or natural? I remember using plain yogurt for yeast infection sin my youth... might need to try that again.
Posted 9/24/2013 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
I was like that until I started taking a daily dose of cranberry fruit. I never miss a dose and have had no problems since.
Posted 9/24/2013 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
The antibiotics kill off the good along with bad so if you have not been establishing the good with yogurt &/ or other sources of probiotics there are no good guys to battle the bad.

They alone may not take care of your immediate problem though. I have seen OTC products advertised ..

If you end up taking more antibiotics, consider adding probiotics to your diet during & after.

Research this online for specific recommended dosage.

Good luck
Posted 9/24/2013 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
Are you seeing a Urologist? If so, you might consider a Uro-Gynecologist or a Urologist who specializes in women. I have a long history of urinary issues, and I finally found a female Urologist who specializes in the treatment of women. I just felt like her approach was more comprehensive and suited to female issues.

Also, the itching would make me wonder if there is something else going on than just a straight up UTI. Have you changed anything lately - soaps, detergent, feminine products, etc? And, of course, the antibiotics can cause problems with yeast, giving you a double whammy.

As for OTC remedies, some gynos (mine included) are going back to using boric acid suppositories for stubborn yeast infections. You can get them online or make your own. Just make sure to use pharmacy grade boric acid (You can get it at Walmart). You can buy gelatin capsules and fill them yourself. Oh, and while boric acid is believed to be safe as a vaginal suppository, it can be toxic if ingested orally.

Here is a Mayo Clinic article on the topic:

http://women.webmd.com/boric-acid-for-vaginal-yeast-infection

Post Edited (AustenFan) : 9/24/2013 1:25:36 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/24/2013 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
I already take probiotics daily.

Also, make my own yogurt according to Selected Carb Diet protocol.

Might try to search out a uro-gyno, once I get some insurance back. I do have crohns disease, and do not think I have a fistula. *knock wood* I am trying to avoid seeing doctors and getting tests until Universal health care gets in.

Joy-cranberry pills? Or juice? I can find no added sugar juice...
Posted 9/24/2013 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry, Joy. I think we were typing at the same time. I kept editing my post.
Posted 9/24/2013 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Austen-I will check out the boric acid site. I need to go to Pharmacy tomorrow anyway.

No changes in products, and itching is a constant. OTC yeast infection (like Monostat) have very little effect.
Posted 9/24/2013 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Any chance you could be diabetic? High glucose can contribute to UTIs.
Posted 9/25/2013 5:55 AM (GMT 0)
I buy cranberry fruit capsules in the vitamin section of the pharmacy. Don't do extract you don't have the same strength and ingredients.
Posted 9/25/2013 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
Spookie-Nope. Glucose in normal levels. My mom is type II and so we keep an eye on that.

Thanks for the info, all. I appreciate it.
Posted 9/25/2013 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
I was taking generic benedryl to sleep and it started to mimic a UTI after regular use. Now if I take it once, I seriously feel like I am having one. My body is super sensitive to it. Any chance you're taking benedryl or anything like benedryl? Its actually a common side effect.
Posted 9/25/2013 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Nope, no benedryl. I take generic ambien.

Bought the cranberry supplements and gelatin capsules today, now hunting down the pharmacy grade boric acid. Walgreens did nit have it.

Necessary-it's driving me crazy!!
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