UTI's

Question

I was wondering whether or not anyone has had experience with an recurring UTI's? I have been having this problem lately, and am looking for a connection. I have been dx'd for 16 years, and I think until recently have only experienced one.

gmteach · Answer

Thank you for the responses.   I will be sure to keep track of when (and if) I get another one, so that it won't get out of control.

doublevision1 · Answer

another factor to consider is medication that causes urinary hesitancy. one example is amitriptyline, commonly prescribed to MS patients for pain.   the effect is the same as that of the neurogenic bladder in that it is difficult to completely empty the bladder.  this in turn can lead to UTIs.  it's important to pinpoint the cause so that the appropriate remedy is sought.   if the cause is medication side effects, a lower dose or as alternative med should be considered.

Lulu54 · Answer

I am at the front of the line for this one.  I was having chronic uti's and eventually I had one that went rogue and ascended into my kidneys, and I landed in the hospital with sepsis.  My problems are most probably associated  with doing intermittent catherization to keep my bladder empty, that procedure is not sterile and I am constantly introducing new germs..

The neurogenic bladder may have trouble voiding completely - this can be checked easily with a simple ultrasound wand at a urologist. The bladder has to be emptied regular - if not, the urine sits around, stagnates  and causes problems.  Our bladder is built to deal with fresh urine.  

I hope this uti for you is just a blip on the radar and doesn't happen again.

good luck, L

saucygrl · Answer

I have had sooo many uti's since my last flair.  I drink a cup of hot water with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a little honey in it every morning and that seems to really help.  It's worth a try and certainly won't hurt anything!

Good luck!
Chris