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writes:okay so I gotta question about Urinary Track Infections...well I'm going on like my 3rd one!!! does anybody know how to not get them?? I was told to drink ALOT of water and not alot of dark soda, well that hasn't worked. Could I get some help? Reply to this Question
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reader, redandgreensoup  +, writes (20 August 2010):
 I got Urinary infections a lot when I was younger. About 6 months ago I went to the Doctor and got prescribed medication. It's cleared up now, so I suggest you do the same :)Good luck,Hazel x
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reader, SirenaBlusera  +, writes (13 August 2010):
 I've heard that honey can help with UTIs... is this true?
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 August 2010): Ugh, Uti's are horrible! I suffered through them my whole pregnancy! Not fun at all. Alot of cranberry juice, or cranberry vitamins, lots of water to flush out infection and prescription pills. Also, I know they tell you to not take a bath, but that's really the only thing that got me through the day!
Xoxo
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reader, Honeypie + ♥, writes (12 August 2010):
Cranberry and Other Helpful Herbs
•Cranberry is the best herbal remedy for urinary tract infections. Drinking cranberry juice produces hippuric acid in the urine, and through acidifying the urine, bacterial growth is inhibited. Other chemicals found in cranberry juice stop bacteria from being able to stick to the sides of the bladder. However, not all cranberry juices are created equal.
Buying cranberry juice at the grocery store might not be the best choice, because most contain less than 30 percent pure juice and often contain sugar. Pure, unsweetened cranberry juice bought at a health food store will be more effective. Drinking one quart of cranberry juice daily is recommended when you are trying to heal a bladder infection. If you prefer taking cranberry capsules, make sure to wash them down with a large glass of water.
Having a similar effect on the bladder as cranberry, drinking one quart of marshmallow root tea per day will also help clear the infection.
Birch leaves are an herb that you might want to try to help reduce some of the pain associated with urinary tract infections. They are a natural diuretic, which means that they help to clean the system.
Doubling as a natural liver cleanser and diuretic, dandelion taken in extract form or as tea, can also aid in relieving bladder discomfort.
For a bladder infection with a burning sensation, the herb called buchu (Agathosma betulina) is often recommended.
Other beneficial herbs include burdock root, juniper berries, kava kava and rose hips.
To help prevent a urinary tract infection, eat blueberries. They contain effective antioxidants called anthocyanidins, which might prove as useful as cranberries in preventing urinary tract infections.
Read more: Best Way - Herbal Treatment for Urinary Tract Infection | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5150888_herbal-treatment-urinary-tract-infection.html#ixzz0wQEYvdek
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reader, BlueBag +, writes (12 August 2010):
 I am a sufferer or the dreaded UTI. Its not fun at all especcially if they're re-occurring!
I do recommend you take a visit to your GP who will ask you to give them a sample of your pee (you obviously do this in private) and they can check for bacteria and blood and other things that will indicate you have an infection. If you do, they'll prescribe you some antibiotics which should clear it up as long as you continue to take them until you have completed the course. If they are concerned about it re-occurring (which they were with me) they may refer you to a urologist where they will do further tests to determine the cause of it.
In the meantime there are things you can do to try and prevent them, as some of the other aunts have suggested. Cranberry juice is excellent, I drink a glass every morning. Make sure you drink plenty of water throughout the day (over 8 glasses if you can manage it). Pee after intercourse and make sure both you and your partner are clean and washed before intercourse to prevent bacteria from spreading.
Also, one last tip - as soon as you feel that burning feeling which is the start of the infection, drink 2 pints of water IMMEDIATELY. This will flush out your bladder and hopefully take any harmful bacteria with it.
If you want to chat about anything just send me a message, don't feel alone as this is so common!! :) Good luck
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reader, Megeroonie +, writes (12 August 2010):
Megeroonie is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthe first time this happened I went to the doctor & he told me it was a uti. the second time it happened the doctors was closed so I went Tia minute clinic & she gave me pills but they didn't work so i went to the store & bout some azo ( I think that's what it was called) well this time I just felt it & mama got some pills to try. I'll try the baby wipes & I do pee after sex most of the time. thanks for all the advice(:
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reader, SirenaBlusera +, writes (12 August 2010):
Those suck. You need to get some medical help, go to a urologist. The other posters are right about cranberry juice; they are supposed to flush out the bacteria inside the bladder that cause them.
Are you sure it's a UTI? Have you been diagnosed? Once it's diagnosed they can treat it, I don't think it's anything serious but go to a urologist to get to the bottom of it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 August 2010): Did you happen to get them after having sex? (like within a day or less) This can happen commonly if you dont go pee within half an hour of having sex.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 August 2010): Go to the doc. These are very common. He might give you some antibiotics to take next time you get one. Cranberry juice is definitely a good idea though as well on a daily basis.
Also, are you sexually active? Urinating after sex is also a must to keep things clean and get rid of bacteria. But best idea, see a doctor to get his opinion, especially if they are recurring as you suggest.
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (12 August 2010):
 Some people are prone to them unfortunately. There are some things that you can do to help yourself. Cranberry juice (neat, not diluted drinks) is a proven effective treatment - it seems to work against the bad bacteria that get into the bladder causing the infection. You also need to be careful with personal hygiene - wear only cotton underwear and wash every time you go to the toilet (baby wipes are sometimes helpful). If you get a UTI, see a doctor for antibiotics right away as a bad infection can cause kidney damage if it works its way up those tubes.
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