i am started to get quite frustrated and
annoyed at the fact that every few months,
I keep on getting bladder infections. I'm
only 18 years old, and I find it quite
annoying. I have had about 3 this year
(they only started this year), and every
few months, another one would come up. I
am a very clean person, and I never hold
in my pee. I drink lots of water. Why do
they keep on coming back? Do I have some
sort of uti disease? Lol. Do I have like
bladder cancer or soemthign? Im really
freaked out, and if someone could help me
with this, I would greeeeeeeeeeatly
appreciate it. Thank u so much.
~ chewy_mango
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silverlou
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 124 Location: Toronto
Posted: 09-13-04 14:37pm
Lol, I was typing my uti question while
you posted yours! Mine's in getting
pregnant forum
i had my uti's under control by taking a
septra (antibiotic) after
intercourse...But now that i'm trying to
get pregnant I can't take septra anymore
and in 2 months i'm now on my 3rd uti..I
took 2 course of antibiotics to clear up
the first two and i'm going back to my
doctor this thursday for this third one.
I'm also trying cranberry capsules, i've
read that cranberry can actually prevent
uti's, something in cranberry coats the
bladder & urethra so the bacteria
can't hang on.
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alablonde
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Posts: 2 Location: alabama
Been There... Posted: 09-29-04 16:23pm
I've struggled with uti's for several
years (i'm 41). E-coli the culprit.
Changed to md that was very frank with
questions regarding activities b/t hubby
and me. At md's advice, we have become
very careful during certain positions of
intercourse - in particular, "doggie",
hubby's favorite. He used to love to
tease me around the #2 opening prior to
vaginal entry. Since he stopped that
foolishness, my infections have decreased
drastically! Md explained that if you
plan to fool around with #2, use a condom
and remove prior to vaginal play. At
least this helped me...
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silverlou
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 124 Location: Toronto
Posted: 09-29-04 20:42pm
Also just "discovered" with my dr that
thong underwear can be a major culprit, so
i'm back to bikini and low rise women's
boxers.
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alablonde
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Posts: 2 Location: alabama
Omg! Posted: 10-01-04 12:55pm
That is something we have not thought
about! That's about all I wear anymore!
It will be hard to go back to the briefs!
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silverlou
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 124 Location: Toronto
Posted: 10-04-04 09:47am
I hadn't thought about it either, and all
I was wearing anymore were thong, so I
know what you mean, it's hard to switch
back, but i'm willing to do anything to
get rid of these constant uti's (my
husband has nicknamed them c.U.T.I.'s,
pronounced cooties )
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Earth Mother
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 20
Tips Posted: 11-05-04 17:15pm
I am just getting over my third uti this
year, so I hear you! Here are some
tips.
Watch caffeine and especially sugar.
They will kill you.
Avoid thongs (you know this one). Try to
stick with non-slippery material.
Wipe front to back, or better yet, dab
front to back.
Pee after sex. And as the other lady
mentioned, watch the activity between the
front and back doors like a hawk!!
Find cranberry juice without any sugar in
it. It will taste horrible, but it will
help. Try just cranberry from r.W.
Knudson. A little bit every week or so
will even do good.
Avoid spermicides. I'm not sure how bad
they are, but i've heard they can be
irritating. I'll post a question for
you.
Avoid deodorized tampons. They can cause
irritation.
Do not douche.
And keep drinking that water!
Hope this helps!
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davi3165
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Missouri
Posted: 03-18-06 21:44pm
Hey I know this post is a little old but I
wanted to add another reason why you might
be having reoccuring uti's. Not only does
caffeine and sex cause uti's, but taking
baths is a big culprit! Especially nice
soapy baths. Not good for the urinary
tract! Hope this advice may help :)
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davi3165
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Missouri
Posted: 03-18-06 21:47pm
Oh and I don't think that douching and
deodorized tampons really have much effect
on a uti considering that the urinary
tract and the vagina are two totally
different holes.
)