UTI hell

So a little background on my UTI journey started last year. I had a UTI in June 2023 and it was due to e.coli, I took 7 days Macrobid. Then I got another one Sept 2023, took another 10 day round of Macrobid, also did urinalysis and it said e.coli. Then in Dec 2023 I got another UTI and this time I went to the pharmacy and got Macrobid. Fast forward to today I got a UTI and I thought I caught it early, but nope. I am bleeding a lot, I took Macro and I am waiting for it to work. The dr sent my urine for urinalysis and then said I need to come up for a follow up after I finish my round to make sure everything is gone. I feel so alone because I thought I had a good system going and clearly I didn’t since I got it again! I can’t take d-mannose, but I was taking cranberry supplements and probiotics. Anyone out there in a similar situation? I’d love to make a friend even if it’s long distance to bounce ideas off or try to stop this cycle. I look forward to hearing back.
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i swear i always have a uti, makes me want to tell my husband to start taking abx as well even though you “can’t” pass it. 😂 definitely feels like you can!

Am in the same hell! Tried everything but E. coli doesn’t wanna leave me

I'm a medical assistant and some patients just get them all the time but drink lots of cranberry juice, always pee after sex and finish your antibiotics.

@Indianmum I’m so sorry to hear, how often do you get the UTIs?

@Ida I do all that😔 Im hoping the next set of tests provides some clarity on this.

@Erin lol at least you can laugh about it. That’s good. Once my meds kick in I hope I can laugh too 🥲😩 right now, not so much.

I used to get UTIs all the time. When I started to take prebiotic religiously everyday things, change.i don't get them anymore

@Vanessa I think I need to increase mine. I was only taking 25 billion cultures.

I used to get them all thr time!! I took a vitamin called ellura. It worked great but it's very pricey. Then one of my doctors recommended a probiotic and that has worked wonders. I use specifically Renew Life Women's Probiotic. Also, I ALWAYS pee after sex and only wipe front to back and stay hydrated!

Also, do you have any AZO or anything like that to help take the edge off?

Am 7 weeks pp and I got it twice already! Took antibiotics and lots of fluids and cranberry supplements! I still feel uncomfortable but I don’t have the patience to test again

Ive gotten recurring UTIs my whole life. They had started getting more frequent in my 40s, so I I started taking the full regimen from Uqora. I think I’ve only had 1 in the past year! It includes a drink you drink after sex, and 2 pills you take daily. Its worked wonders!!! Good luck to you. UTIs are seriously the worst!!

i’m only laughing bc it’s the only thing i can do at this point. 😭

@Kate that’s the same probiotic I use! Do you use 25 or 50 billion one? Maybe u need to increase the dose.

@Kate I don’t have any😣 ugh what a day. I am still waiting for the full effect of the meds to kick in. It’s s l o w l y getting a little better.

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@Kimberly (Kim)I think have to do something about maybe changing things up. Which uquora product do you use?

I take the same amount but I'm sure you cam double the dose. Next time you can get out and about, grab some AZO just to have on hand. I use a heating pad or hot water bottle on my belly / pelvic area and that helps sometimes

@Kate they have a 50. I might switch to it, maybe I need it. Thank you for the information

I take the Flush, Defend, Promote, and use the vulva wash.

@Kimberly (Kim) I’ll check them out. I need to change something up! Thank you ❤️

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