Is there a safe treatment for  UTI?
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By now, she is probably immune to the Macrodantin.  She needs to drink cranberry juice and or take cranberry pills.  She also needs to wipe herself after she pees from FRONT TO BACK.  A lot of girls do it the opposite way and this causes bacteria from the rectal are to be brought forward to the vaginal area, causing a UTI.  \nA drug that you can ask for at the doctors is BACTRIM DS.  It comes in pill form and the pills are usually very large, and it also comes in liquid form.  The liquid form doesn't taste bad at all.  \nBactrim is a sulfur drug so if she is allergic to sulfur of any kind she will not be able to take it.  \nAnother sulfur based drug for UTIs is Gantrisin.  It's an old drug, makes the urine an orange or amber color, and because it's an old drug, it may be hard to find.  \nBottom line is, the nitrofurantin drug that she is on is no longer working.  She is not susceptible to this drug.  Has she had a UA C&S DONE? This test is a simple urine test that will show what the bacteria is resistant and susceptible to.  That information will tell the doctor what to put her on to clear it up.  But remember, she must be instructed to wipe herself in the correct way or all of your efforts to treat this will be null and void.  \nHope this helps.
700008
Are you drinking enough water?\nYou may have an UTI and should be checked by a Dr. to be on the safe side.
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They're pretty helpful.  They make your urine more acidic so bacteria cannot adhere to the walls of your urinary tract.  Take a bunch at a time (4 or 5) when you feel like a UTI might be coming on, and they'll probably ward off the infection.  Good luck.
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You should go to the doctor...he will more than likely prescribe ciprofloxacin 500 mg if it is a bladder infection, there are certain bacteria that are immune to certain antibiotics.  Why risk it? And what if it's not a bladder infection!?
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Hey, well a urinary tract infection can be acquired through sexual intercourse. Actually, men can have a uti and never show symptoms and can pass on to his partner...(even though both male and female can contract a uti) what i am saying is that women are more prone to show symptoms such as mild burning when urinating and an uncomfortable feeling as if you have to pee all the time. \n\nIf you think you have a UTI the fastest method of curing it is antibiotics and a lot of cranberry juice. \nAlso, help prevent a UTI its also good to urinate after having sex. \n\nThere are other causes for a  UTI...check out my source of info to find out more.
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.. I can tell you that I have cured many bladder infections literally in a matter of hours,.. through the simple application of what is referred to as "Moxabustion",.. in Chinese Medicine. ... You would want to find a certified acupuncturist to recieve this treatment,... which involves the application of heat via a slow burning herb; "Moxa",.. to specific acupuncture points on the body. .... The treatment takes about ten minutes and is completely painless. In fact it usually feels quite good to the reciever.\n\nYou need to know that it is also very important that you eliminate all sugar, refined foods, alcohol, and cold foods or drinks from your diet. Such foods will promote the infection and must be eliminated in order to promote and maintain a healthy functioning kidney/bladder system. ............ \n\nReplace them with plenty of raw, organic, dark green veggies, ... such as raw spinach and lightly steamed Kale. ............. A great juice to drink every day to help maintain a good acid/alkaline balance in your kidney/bladder system,.. is "Pure" .. Cranberry Juice. ... This is not the likes of Ocean Spray cranberry juice which has corn syrup and other sweeteners added to it and you should avoid like the plague. ... I am referring to a straight up pure cranberry juice that has nothing added to it and no dilution done to it. .......... \n\nThis is a very bitter juice to the taste,.. but you will feel the benefit it provides you when you drink it,.. as it will help alot to maintain the proper alkaline balance in your body,.. which is crucial towards avoiding infection in your urinary system. ..... If you find it too bitter to tolerate,.. you could dilute it 50/50 with water. ... You will have to find a good Health Food Store near you to find this type of juice.
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you need to seek medical attention by a physician..but i do believe from past experience..you have a bladder infection,more commonly known as a UTI and need a perscription medication to treat it.
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I don't know why people have to be mean when they answer sometimes.  But I join with the other nice folks in saying, it is something you need to see a doc for.  If you have a urinary tract infection, need antibiotics.  Ditto if you have an STD.  Sometimes a kidney stone can cause a urinary tract infection, too.  But it only gets worse, ignoring it won't help.  We are really lucky nowadays that there is good treatment for this.  Feel better soon.
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I have been having UTI's since I was 4 years old so I can definately assure you that they are not solely caused by sex. It is a bacterial infection which could be caused by something as simple as you wiped your bottom the wrong way and e-coli transferred from your anus to your urethra. Most women will at least get a few in their life.\n\nYou should definatley tell her so she can take you to the doctors. Antibiotics are the best way to clear up a UTI.
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The answer is yes...you should be treated. Even if you do not have symptoms (such as increased frequency of urination, pain while urinating or cloudy urine), the presence of WBC and a significant bacterial growth found in your urine are reasons enough to get you started on antibiotics. \n\nGet your doctor's opinion on the best antibiotic for you :)
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UTI's are commonly recognized by a frequent urgency, burning/painful urination, and cloudy urine. They are caused by too much sugar in your diet (cokes) and not drinking enough water. UTI's don't hurt your chances of getting pregnant, and don't hurt the baby once you become pregnant. \n\nSome helpful over the counter medicines such as AZO STANDARD and CRAN ASSURE can help alleviate the pain and discomfort of UTIs. Taken together, they usually wipe out the infection (if it hasn't progressed too far). Drinking lots of water and cranberry juice also helps. Although these medications help with UTIs, you still need to see a doctor. They can give you strong antibiotics that will wipe out the infection and prevent it from going up into your kidneys.  \n\nSex and chocolate should be refrained from!!! After sex, you should always empty your bladder to push out harmful bacteria out of your body. If you're having sex while you have a UTI, stop!!! It adds more harmful bacteria into your body. Chocolate shouldn't be consumed either. The added sugar will put your body in over drive trying to process all the sugar.
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Lots of cranberry juice, water, eat blueberries (actually better for a UTI than cranberries).  \n\nSeriously though, you need an antibiotic.  AZO is meant as temporary relief until you can get to a doctor.  If left untreated, you could cause severe damage to yourself.
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A UTI will often present as sudden onset dementia - once he's put on a simple antibiotic, you may see a dramatic improvement.\n\nGood luck, I hope he improves.
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Urinary tract infections usually show improvement with in the first 48 hours of being on the meds. If you are still having pain or it gets worse contact your Dr. immediately. Lots of fresh water will help you over come it faster. Yes you will pee a lot but that's the idea, to flush out your system. the medication may change the color of your urine, don't let that scare you its supposed to do that. Your Dr. Even if it took a little while to get your meds, you would have had much earlier symptoms that would have brought you back to the ER, like pain, crystals in the urine blood in the urin....ext. But like I said get to a Dr. if your pain has not decrease or if it gets worse while on the meds.
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yogurt helps bladder infections because it has good bacteria. that good bacteria eats away the bad bacteria. however if you have a bladder infection, it is always best to drink water to flush it out. also drink cranberry juice as it does work because of its acids. bacteria can't live in acidic places. you can also try cranberry pills which also work well. probiotics do not cause bladder infections but if you are on some antibiotic, it might work against it. seek advice from your doctor.
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Showering after sex should not have anything to do with preventing a UTI.  It's the not urinating after sex that can contribute to that.  But, I do understand that many recommend staying laying down when TTC.  So, right before you have sex, make sure you have emptied your bladder.  Avoid rough sex.  Try using a lubricant like KY.  Make sure you shower BEFORE sex and that your butt is scrupulously clean.  Always wipe from front to back (and using wipes after a bowel movement is an excellent habit to get into).  Avoid wearing thong underwear.  Never put anything near the vagina that has been near the anus.  Get cranberry pills from a health food store or online and take them every day.  Most UTI's are caused by bacteria from the anal area getting into the urinary tract.  Some people have honeymoon cystitis which is from having a lot of sex or rough sex that irritates the urethra and can make it more suseptible to infection.  But MOST UTI's can be prevented with scrupulous hygiene.  If you have had frequent UTI's in the past, you may feel like you are having another one, but it can be bladder spasms caused by previous insult to the bladder.  Sex can aggrevate and bring on those spasms.  The next time you think you have gotten a UTI from sex, have your urine tested by your doc (or they do have OTC tests now) to see if indeed it is a UTI.  There are medications for bladder spasms, but they have side effects and should probably not be taken if you may be pregnant anyway.  Good luck!!
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Really you should go to the doctor.  These infections can lead to loss of a kidney.  However, if you are having reoccurring infections you need to make sure to drink plenty of water in the AM especially and then throughout the day.  Also, cut out sugar and alcohol as these 'feed' the bacteria (both the good and bad).  \n\nDrinking a small glass of pure cranberry juice (with no sugar, yes it tastes awful) helps to keep the bladder environment acidic, helping to kill off the bacteria.  Finally, you need to encourage the good bacteria to grow and replace the bacteria.  You can do this by eating yogurt or other foods with 'live cultures' or get live bacteria pills from a vitamin store.  If you get the live bacteria pills make sure they are refrigerated or you'll get sick.