So I get a lot of urinary tract infections. I suspect I might be on the edge of developing one now and would obviously like to nip it in the bud
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I think doing some sleuthing into why you get them often? Is your immune system low? I like using a really good probiotic on a regular basis to assist my immune system. Peeing after sex is a good idea as well. You already know about cutting back on sugar.
I have taken urinary combinations with Uva Ursi, Juniper and Dandelion as well as Marshmallow (which is really soothing). UTI's suck. I got them a lot when I was younger (particularly between say 24-28 ( I have no idea why) Hope you feel better.
I have hypothyroidism which makes me more prone to infections; UTIs are a fairly common problem with low thyroid function. While I'm being treated for that, I was only diagnosed this year so we're still tweaking my meds to get me to optimal health. Really hoping I can get the thyroid under control and the UTIs will stop because I'm kind of afraid to even have sex anymore :\
Do you think red wine or white vinegar would work, or does it have to be ACV? Obviously ACV is cheap and easy to come by but I already have the others in the house so I'd rather not spend the money if the ones I have will help.
Is there a specific probiotic you'd recommend? That's a really good idea, I never would have thought of that. I do happen to have a lot of digestive problems (convinced I have celiac disease, which is also strongly associated with hypothyroidism, but still need to get bloodwork done to confirm). It would probably be a good thing for me to take anyway.
those won't work the ACV will but a little bit of acv every day is SO good for you. I drink a tablespoon in a little warm water with honey. Check out online but it's absolutely fantastic for your digestion, it's full of amino acids, you can even put a little in your bath to draw toxins out of your body or use it as a rinse on your hair (it get's rid of build up). It helps alkalize your body. here is one article
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Ok, I'll pick up some ACV tomorrow in that case. Lucky for me I really like the taste of vinegar and sometimes sip it straight just because I like it!
Definitely going to get some probiotics too. You made me recall another friend of mine who also claimed they changed her life. I work in the same shopping center as a little health food store so I'll ask them what they suggest.
D-mannose in combination with cranberry helps me. Also doing some exercises a pelvic therapist showed me and watching how I sit when I pee (apparently sitting incorrectly while peeing can make one more prone to UTIs and exacerbate beginning ones). Which was all new to me, but I saw a urologist this year because I kept having recurrent UTIs, and he sent me to the pelvic therapist, and after implementing all her suggestions, I went from having at least one UTI a month to having had only once since last December.
So... that article said that people will pee sooner and be more comfortable sitting, but that "residual urine volume and maximum flow rate were no different among the three postures in these young women", and gave no indication that posture effects anything besides comfort (and ease of peeing rather than having to concentrate to get started). I'm not sure how anyone is supposed to get a "right" or "wrong" position to pee in from that.
Which is completely different than saying there is no right or wrong way to pee, just that the particular article you linked says there isn't.
First of all, I would suggest you increase your every-day hydration and Vitamin C intake. The general rule of thumb for hydration is 'half your weight in ounces" - so, if you weigh 160 libs, you'd drink 80 ounces of water; eight 10-oz. glasses. Of course other non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages count too
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I'm one who gets bad infections from bath additives. The ONLY thing I can use is epsom salts and essential oils. Bubble baths, body wash, bath oils.... anything like that and I'm a very unhappy camper.
I'm also one who gets bad infections from going too long between shaving. It's almost like the whole societal trope about unshaved women being unclean regardless of careful bathing practices was written about me :/. But I seem to have so much fluid going on that cotton underwear just ends up absorbing it and becoming completely unbreatheable within a couple hours of getting dressed. I switched to underwear more like the wicking fabrics of athletic clothes, and that helped reduce my yeast infections and resultant UTIs A LOT--except now I just feel wet and gross all the time, and it wicks the fluid onto my thighs and clothes. NOT HELPFUL! Still looking for a solution to this that doesn't involve wearing pantyliners all the time (blocks breatheability, completely defeats the purpose) or getting infections constantly.
As an experiment, you might try going commando (wearing no panties) under skirts for maximum ventilation and evaporation of your discharge. You could give it a rehearsal on your days off at home, to see if it seems to help, before dressing that way for work or school (it can take some confidence to go commando). And at night, sleep without wearing underwear, if you're not doing that already, or something pretty airy like men's boxers. If you really hate wearing skirts, or don't own any, my suggestion would be a lot more difficult to implement. I hope you can find a solution that works for you.
Regardless of the location or variety of infection*, we go to Vitamin C. It's an effective catch all. I'm currently battling a skin infection, and I let it go for several days wondering why it was getting worse before having my "duh, you're not dosing the C" moment
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Vitamin C is the first, best line of defense at our house too - the only limit to dosage is, as they say, 'bowel tolerance'.
Right on, the peri bottle! That's something a lot of women never learn about until after they've had a baby, but which would be extremely useful for all girls to know about, because so many chronic UTIs get their start from 'honeymoon cystitis' (with or without the actual honeymoon) from frequent, enthusiastic sex.
It's really not a good idea to wash one's girlie-bits with soap at all. Plain water is best as a rule, but a little Betadine is helpful to clear out the unfriendly bacteria, and raw unfiltered AVC would help keep them from coming back. If one shaves every day, a tiny bit of coconut oil will prevent skin rash without causing urethral irritation. Some ladies do better with trimming down to soft fuzz rather than shaving, so they don't ever get 'prickles'.
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I think doing some sleuthing into why you get them often?
Is your immune system low?
I like using a really good probiotic on a regular basis to assist my immune system.
Peeing after sex is a good idea as well.
You already know about cutting back on sugar.
I have taken urinary combinations with Uva Ursi, Juniper and Dandelion as well as Marshmallow (which is really soothing).
UTI's suck.
I got them a lot when I was younger (particularly between say 24-28 ( I have no idea why)
Hope you feel better.
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Do you think red wine or white vinegar would work, or does it have to be ACV? Obviously ACV is cheap and easy to come by but I already have the others in the house so I'd rather not spend the money if the ones I have will help.
Is there a specific probiotic you'd recommend? That's a really good idea, I never would have thought of that. I do happen to have a lot of digestive problems (convinced I have celiac disease, which is also strongly associated with hypothyroidism, but still need to get bloodwork done to confirm). It would probably be a good thing for me to take anyway.
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Definitely going to get some probiotics too. You made me recall another friend of mine who also claimed they changed her life. I work in the same shopping center as a little health food store so I'll ask them what they suggest.
Thanks so much.
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Which is completely different than saying there is no right or wrong way to pee, just that the particular article you linked says there isn't.
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I'm also one who gets bad infections from going too long between shaving. It's almost like the whole societal trope about unshaved women being unclean regardless of careful bathing practices was written about me :/. But I seem to have so much fluid going on that cotton underwear just ends up absorbing it and becoming completely unbreatheable within a couple hours of getting dressed. I switched to underwear more like the wicking fabrics of athletic clothes, and that helped reduce my yeast infections and resultant UTIs A LOT--except now I just feel wet and gross all the time, and it wicks the fluid onto my thighs and clothes. NOT HELPFUL! Still looking for a solution to this that doesn't involve wearing pantyliners all the time (blocks breatheability, completely defeats the purpose) or getting infections constantly.
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Right on, the peri bottle! That's something a lot of women never learn about until after they've had a baby, but which would be extremely useful for all girls to know about, because so many chronic UTIs get their start from 'honeymoon cystitis' (with or without the actual honeymoon) from frequent, enthusiastic sex.
It's really not a good idea to wash one's girlie-bits with soap at all. Plain water is best as a rule, but a little Betadine is helpful to clear out the unfriendly bacteria, and raw unfiltered AVC would help keep them from coming back. If one shaves every day, a tiny bit of coconut oil will prevent skin rash without causing urethral irritation. Some ladies do better with trimming down to soft fuzz rather than shaving, so they don't ever get 'prickles'.
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