UTI and cotton pants

I buy the cotton packs (big knickers ) from John Lewis, their own make ‘any day’ or something like that; some Waitrose also stick this underwear.
I find it very helpful in being comfortable if one is prone to uti’s.
Hope you get more comfortable x

Granfromafar. The ones I'm currently using are from Peaksupps.co.uk
I can't remember how much they were.
I take one every evening.

What an informative thread this has been.

Agreed, D mannose works for me.

Ecci53

I used to get lots of UTIs as did mum and sister. My GP told me to buy D-Manoose and wrote down the name for me on a note it pad. It’s unfortunately not available on the NHS but he told me that the three day antibiotic he just prescribed me was unlikely to help. Since that time, about 12 years ago I haven’t had another UTI. I have recommended it to everyone I know with severe UTIs but they have ignored me, I guess they believe that I trusted some internet company but it was prescribed by my GP!

They did not work for me

If you take Statins it is recommended that you speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking DManose.

Another vote for D-Mannose. I take a couple of tablets at the first twinge and have not had a UTI since 2010.

ecci53

Granfromafar. The ones I'm currently using are from Peaksupps.co.uk
I can't remember how much they were.
I take one every evening.

Thanks, ecci53. I've ordered some. They were MUCH cheaper than the ones I had previously bought, so thank you 😊

What about "period" pants. Cotton, more absorbant and comfortable for travelling.

Can recommend M&S budget full briefs £7 for 5 - they are cotton with a cotton gusset. The website says 100% cotton exclusive of trimmings- guessing that means the elastic waistband!
Cheap, comfortable and wash well.

I 2nd M and S cotton knickers. Very comfy to wear.

Really helpful information. Thank you all.

Samsara1

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

Wearing pads can encourage a UTI

Have you tried the body nickers I love them and their pull on bra tops too

Have you had your urine tested for a UTI? or is it just an irritation?
I would suggest you see a GP to find out if you have vaginal atrophy as it was a male GP who diagnosed my VA after a dose of urinary problems.
I do know the difference as in my 20s I suffered greatly with UTIs and had lots of investigations .

Aldom

If you take Statins it is recommended that you speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking DManose.

Aldom, where did you hear this. I take statins as well as the D Mannose. No one has ever mentioned any interactions to me.

There were no interactions found between Simvastatin and D-mannose. This does not mean the potential for an interaction does not exist, however.
D-mannose - Simvastatin Interaction Details - HelloPharmacist
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