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Posted 7/21/2013 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
Do antibiotics cause utis in some people, and if so would that mean they could get them again from antibiotics?


Wondering as someone on a antibiotic for uti's if it would make sense later to take more antibiotics for lyme. It seems like an on going trip with lyme and medicine.

Thanks
Posted 7/21/2013 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't heard that, but I don't know everything! I can wipe out the good bacteria, so it could contribute in that way I suppose. The bacteria can become resistant to meds too, so it could still infect someone who was taking an antibiotic that was killing it. That seems to make the most sense to me, but that's just my opinion. I'm sure others will have better answers for you.
Posted 7/21/2013 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
One cause of UTI's is what "they" term as "over use of abx", which with the strength and length of time we need them is describing us - so yes, abx use can cause a UTI. Sort of a catch 22.

I would suggest that you start drinking unsweetened cranberry juice, as it's been proven to help with UTI's.

As for treating your Lyme infection from here on out, you can always treat Holistically. Many here are doing so and have been having really good results - not to mention my own experience.
Posted 7/21/2013 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I think may do that later on. I feel like the antibiotics cause extra problems on their own. I realize they work for some people but it seems to mess with my digestive system a lot. I think a strict diet and a supplement protocol may be the way to go later on. I'll look into cranberry juice too, I drink a lot of lemon water as is. Lemon water is almost like medicine to me in a way.

Post Edited (Xelaetaks) : 7/21/2013 5:27:30 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/22/2013 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
I had a uti a few days after starting tinidazole (sp?)  My LLMD put me on Bactrim for 5 days and it cleared it up within a few hours.  I then re-started tinidazole with no problem.  My LLMD said it is uncommon but does happen.

Patty

Posted 7/22/2013 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Even on an all herbal protocol, I had to use kefir for probiotics for my digestive system - otherwise it got all messed up!!

The issues that the abx caused for me is why I went with an all herbal protocol. There are actually quite a few people here that are using either an herbal & abx or all herbal/natural protocol to heal and are doing quite well. You can use the search function to find posts on the different herbal/natural protocols.
Posted 7/23/2013 12:15 AM (GMT 0)

Traveler said...
One cause of UTI's is what "they" term as "over use of abx", which with the strength and length of time we need them is describing us - so yes, abx use can cause a UTI. Sort of a catch 22.

I would suggest that you start drinking unsweetened cranberry juice, as it's been proven to help with UTI's.

As for treating your Lyme infection from here on out, you can always treat Holistically. Many here are doing so and have been having really good results - not to mention my own experience.

Make sure it has pulp.
Posted 7/23/2013 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
Dmannose is better then cranberry. One thing to think about, typically on an abx you are killing bacteria and you open up yeast taking over.. So it's likely a yeast infection over a bacterial one, if abx seemed to cause it... Or the abx didn't completely eradicate the bacteria. Likewise, if you are taking antifungals, then that will often leave you open to uti and bv.
Posted 7/23/2013 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
A low carb diet would be greatly beneficial also.
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