I have been having troubles with "bladder
infections" for the past 2 years. In 1
year I have gotten 14 - 15 infections..
(this is no lie) I now have lost count in
how many infections I have had since the
first "bad" one. I have gone through
several tests (scope, ultrasound, urine
tests) and have not reached to a
conclusion on why I get this problem...
Does anyone have the same problem?? Had
the same problem?? Or know anything to
help me please respond!!!
I have been stressing about this and
getting quite tired of getting one every
month!!!!!! :shock: :x :(
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Nikkkki
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Feb 2006 Posts: 28 Location: Florida
Question Posted: 02-08-06 00:19am
I don't mean to pry, but an important
piece of information is do you get these
bladder infections after sex? If so,
then there are many ways to help to
eliminate or at least severely reduce the
number of uti's.
In general, regardless of the cause of the
uti's, you might want to try frequently
cleaning the genital area with alcohol or
disinfecting wipes. For a lot of women,
simply bathing each day and washing like
normal just isn't enough to prevent
bladder infections. I've had similar
problems of frequent bladder infections,
although not nearly as bad as yours. I
usually get about 3 to 4 a year.
Your doctor can also put you on daily
antibiotic treatment. You might want to
discuss the possibility with your doctor.
Obviously, it would be wonderful to be
able to discover the medical cause of
these numerous bladder infections, but
small doses of antibiotics taken daily can
prevent those infections from occuring,
making you much happier.
Hope this helps!
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daniandbebe08
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 9 Location: Canada
Posted: 03-07-06 14:17pm
I wish I knew the reason, I know its not
because of "intercourse" if I stay away
from it I still get them... I was on
daily anti-biotics 2 times but I came
allergic to them.. The next step is to go
see a specialist in a city a far ways
away... Hope they can figure things out,
I am getting married in september and I
hope to god its gone by then!!
Since the last post ive had a few more
infections... Ive tried taking cranberry
pills but it doesnt seem to be doing
anything...
I hope to god I get a call to go to the
specialist soon!!! Im dying :x :(
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Sereena
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 33
Posted: 04-19-06 11:32am
Yeah, I know it can be a real pickle. But
15 a year is really extreme, so i'm more
inclined to think they're not caused or
prevented by anything you're doing/not
doing. And i'm assuming you've already
tried everything.
Have they looked at your urinary tract?
Sometimes if you have a narrow one or
other problems, that can cause you to get
them a lot. It can be corrected through
surgery, but I don't know if you've
already explored that option (i know you
mentioned a scope test, but I don't know
what they were looking for.) it just seems
a bit weird that you've recently started
getting them. If it were something
genetic, you'd most likely get them during
childhood too. A specialist is a really
good idea. That's about all the advice I
can give you. Hope everything works out!
