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UTI won't go away

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Nelliemoser Sun 23-Aug-15 13:58:09

I would always be very wary of relying on the manufactures own blurb about the effectiveness of any remedies produced by food supplement manfacturers.
Do try looking up any such product on an independent website.

Sillyoldbird Sun 23-Aug-15 13:54:52

Thanks everyone. Luckygirl he did send sample off for analysis and said first ABS I had were right for the type of infection. But then he went on to prescribe these different ones. It's very hard to get anything out of him but the bare minimum of conversation and it makes me nervous so didn't feel able to ask why he couldn't just have prescribed more of the first lot - which cleared things up within hours. It was a few days after I'd finished the course that it came back with a vengence

soontobe Sun 23-Aug-15 13:47:08

Now read your link shysal! smile

soontobe Sun 23-Aug-15 13:44:26

Cranbury juice is said to help too.

shysal Sun 23-Aug-15 13:42:54

By the way, cheaper versions on Ebay.

shysal Sun 23-Aug-15 13:42:15

There are a few fellow sufferers on GN, I hope they will be along soon. One of them recommended the following -
www.d-mannose.me.uk/
I tried it once, but I may have got over the infection without, so cannot comment.

Luckygirl Sun 23-Aug-15 13:39:22

Has the GP sent a sample away for analysis so that the antibiotic can be tailored to the bug?

No1gogo Sun 23-Aug-15 13:20:03

smile

No1gogo Sun 23-Aug-15 13:17:59

My sister-in-law suffered with this problem for years, my husband read on the internet that lemon juice in water every day would help. It did help my sister in law. I think she used the juice of half a lemon a day in water. Worth a try. Also no bubble baths or soap in your "special places" Haha, reminds me what my mam used to call her vagina, "her secret place"

Sillyoldbird Sun 23-Aug-15 13:09:38

Thanks ninathenana I will go back. GP had sent a sample to check for type of bacteria and said first ABS were suitable. Not sure why he changed them instead of prescribing more of same. But he's like Doc Martin - very clinical and a bit grumpy. Hoping to see lady doctor next time.

ninathenana Sun 23-Aug-15 13:02:37

Definitely go back to your GP as the current antibiotics aren't working and obviously don't suit you. Maybe ask the GP to test for the most suitable ones.
A friends DD had three courses of different antibiotics before her UTI cleared.

Sillyoldbird Sun 23-Aug-15 13:00:52

Thanks janeainsworth. I have been drinking loads of water - which obviously makes me want to wee and I've been going constantly this morning. Hate going to GP but sure the first antibiotics were better and I just needed them for longer. No side effects either.

I am real worrier about health matters so the sooner it's gone, the better. Not used to getting UTIs either so all new to me.

janeainsworth Sun 23-Aug-15 12:53:39

Go back to your GP, Sillyoldbird.
Drink plenty of water too.

Sillyoldbird Sun 23-Aug-15 12:49:52

Hi there
I wondered if anyone has had problems with a UTI that won't go away? I developed symptoms at the beginning of August but left it a week or so before going to GP as I thought it would clear on its own. GP did urine test which showed infection and trace of blood and prescried anti-biotic which cleared it straight away - but 2 days later it was back.
I went back to Gp a few days later expecting he would prescribe the same again but for a longer period, but I ended up with different ones. I've been taking these for two days and nothings happening - except for a raging headache and dizzy/queezy feeling. I still have 5 days supply left but am thinking of going back to GP. We're off on holiday in a week and I don't fancy being in pain and constant trips to loo while there. Any advice appreciated. Thanks in anticipation