UTI and cotton pants

Sloggis?

I'm sure someone asked a similar question quite recently...

I think it's how much you drink as well. Easy not to be sufficiently hydrated.

How about a nice big comfy pad for journeys rather than knikers that disappear upwards...more water than you think you need.

If it’s a UTI then it’s what it says -an infection of bacteria.
You can’t get it from “overheating”.

Cotton might feel more comfortable. It won’t prevent infection.

Are you sure it’s infection and not irritation?

Here is the NHS info on UTIs.

www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/#:~:text=Urinary%20tract%20infections%20(UTIs)%20are,kidneys%20and%20cause%20an%20infection.

I also don't think it's your underwear to be honest.
Pretty miserable though!

' Overheating' my term for sweating Lathyrus 3 which can foster infection. Cotton absorbs moisture better than other fabrics so helps reduce the risk of infection, so I have been advised.

Oh yes, ideal for cultivating an infection but the bacteria have to be there in the first place.

What I mean is have you had a sample tested for bacteria or are we just talking about feeling irritated “down there”?

Cotton knickers might help with irritation but cure an infection.

Lathyrus 3 thanks for getting back. I have been tested.
I must have read all there is to read about UTI'S and discussed it with my doctor. I am looking at ways to help prevent a future infection which is more common as we age. I am aware of the do's and don’ts regarding prevention as discussed on the NHS website.
Some cotton pants seem expensive so I was also looking for recommendations before purchasing. I will try sloggis though.
Thanks everyone for your replies.

I'm a fan of Sloggi's. Yes, they're expensive but are very comfortable, they keep their shape and they last for ages.

Wirapa cotton knickers have a gusset that won't cut you in half. Several different styles and available through Amazon.

Have just looked at the Sloggi website, and some of their products are made from modal, a semi-synthetic textile made from beech tree pulp. It's supposed to be eco-friendly. Just a word if warning, in case you thought that their products are all cotton.

I had a lot of UTIs a few years ago. I did a lot of research into treatments and discovered D-Mannose. This is a supplement, easily available online.
It is a type of sugar which cannot be used by the body and is excreted through the kidneys.
Most UTIs are caused by a bacterium called E. Coli.
Once the D-Mannose passes into the bladder, these bacteria stick to it instead of sticking to the bladder wall. They are then passed out when you do a wee.
I have been taking it for over 5 years and have had no UTIs in that time. Previously, I was getting 4 or 5 a year, utterly miserable.

I used to work in urology ward. Cranberry tablets were advised by Urologist to be of help. They are much better than cranberry juice as they are stronger. Hydration is important, cotton pants also help. Going knickerless when possible but not on a windy day

Post menopausal women are also prone to UTIs due to being oestrogen deficient. I have suffered from frequent UTIs myself. Have you discussed being prescribed some topical oestrogen by your GP?

I second the D-Mannose. Works for me. And when my dog had an infection, she did well on D-Mannose and parsley tea. In fact, she drank the parsley tea as if she knew it was good for her.

I got some really nice "big pants" from Asda, white cotton with a little bit of lycra. I always buy a big size so that I can give them a hot wash and tumble dry them.

Have a look at m and s period knickers
I used them if I'm going out

ecci53

I had a lot of UTIs a few years ago. I did a lot of research into treatments and discovered D-Mannose. This is a supplement, easily available online.
It is a type of sugar which cannot be used by the body and is excreted through the kidneys.
Most UTIs are caused by a bacterium called E. Coli.
Once the D-Mannose passes into the bladder, these bacteria stick to it instead of sticking to the bladder wall. They are then passed out when you do a wee.
I have been taking it for over 5 years and have had no UTIs in that time. Previously, I was getting 4 or 5 a year, utterly miserable.

ecci53, where to you buy your D-mannose from? I could only find it in a local health food store, and it was quite expensive.
I have also been prescribed Estriol cream, so hopefully that will help too.

Wearing a panty liner and changing it every 1-2 hours may help to keep the bacteria at bay.

Cotton knicker will never cure a UTI, have you had your urine tested?

I like the 100% cotton knickers from eBay.
D-Mannose is mentioned on the NHS website about UTIs. I bought some from Amazon as posters on Gransnet said these are the original and stronger. I tried some when I had symptoms and the symptoms did clear up although I wasn’t tested so not sure if I had a UTI or not in that occasion.

Do you have a bidet or douche spray? Use water only and give yourself a goodly spray after going to the loo. Dab dry. Also, before sexual activity, make your partner wash hands, and go to the loo for a wee after sex.
Good luck.

If you find that you leak a lot, then consider Always pants. They are comfy, but despite their ad saying to the contrary, the surface is not dry after being soaked with water or wee. Tena pants were not so good.
My husband uses a single use catheter. D-Mannose was suggested to him and he now takes 3 tablets a day. Not had a UTI for ages. It does something to the sugars in the urine I believe. Get it from Amazon on a 2 monthly delivery.