Otherwise, i am a healthy woman, i did consult a urologist once last year, he just suggested making changes to my diet (low acidic foods-no red sauce, etc...) what to do??
Answer:
Aside from the obvious things:
Wiping front to back, urinating after intercourse, no pops or bubble baths you should drink two 8 oz glasses of cranberry juice a day. It prevents the bacteria from attaching to the bladder wall. You also could speak to your physician about putting you on a medication like Oxybutin Chloride or you may need a antibiotic daily. I suggest you find a different urologist if that one is not willing to work with you.
While you have the uti's you can take pyridium until you can get to the doctor and for the first few days while on your antibiotic. It can be purchased over the counter but will turn your urine yellow or orange. Also, Cystex is wonderful otc drug also to help with uti's. You can take it after activities that might lead to the uti, ie: intercourse. Good Luck.
I'd recommend seeing another urologist. There has to be a greater problem here than just dietary issues.
I suggest you see an internist or other urologist. Diet also contribute to that. Drink plenty of water every day at least 2 liters or drink buko juice.
I would go to your OBGYN and see what that doc says. Then if you still aren't happy with the answers see another urologist from a different office. You are allowed to get second opinions. The basic rule of health is, it is your body and you need to know what is going on. If your insurance is an issue call them, be very clear what your issue is, and be patient. Explain that your situation, ask what they suggest you do. It may take time but work their system. The further you go up the food chain (or ladder) the more likely you are to get the approvals you need. Good luck.
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I am the same with utis. Saw urologist was on antibiotics daily for three years which I had to stop every 6-8 weeks to take another antibiotic to stop infection. My gp referred me to same uroligist he put a camera in my bladder without anaesthetic and said it was clear. No diagnosis to whats causing it and abruptly said I am just one of these people with bladder problems. I need to be prescribed antibiotics every 6-8 weeks for uti with blood in urine. My life is horrendous and I dont go out anymore
ReplyDeleteI am the same with utis. Saw urologist was on antibiotics daily for three years which I had to stop every 6-8 weeks to take another antibiotic to stop infection. My gp referred me to same uroligist he put a camera in my bladder without anaesthetic and said it was clear. No diagnosis to whats causing it and abruptly said I am just one of these people with bladder problems. I need to be prescribed antibiotics every 6-8 weeks for uti with blood in urine. My life is horrendous and I dont go out anymore
ReplyDeleteI am the same with utis. Saw urologist was on antibiotics daily for three years which I had to stop every 6-8 weeks to take another antibiotic to stop infection. My gp referred me to same uroligist he put a camera in my bladder without anaesthetic and said it was clear. No diagnosis to whats causing it and abruptly said I am just one of these people with bladder problems. I need to be prescribed antibiotics every 6-8 weeks for uti with blood in urine. My life is horrendous and I dont go out anymore
ReplyDeleteI am the same with utis. Saw urologist was on antibiotics daily for three years which I had to stop every 6-8 weeks to take another antibiotic to stop infection. My gp referred me to same uroligist he put a camera in my bladder without anaesthetic and said it was clear. No diagnosis to whats causing it and abruptly said I am just one of these people with bladder problems. I need to be prescribed antibiotics every 6-8 weeks for uti with blood in urine. My life is horrendous and I dont go out anymore
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