Itching and frequent UTI's.Need help.
I've had frequent UTI's for a few years now and take antibiotics for them. I drink plenty of water and take cranberry pills because I don't like the juice. The Dr never says she finds anything else. But,I've had terrible itching for a while too even though she says she sees no yeast. I itch so bad all around the outside that I've made myself bleed from scratching,I have long fingernails. I've changed soaps so that's not it.
In 2010 I developed a cyst on my right kidney,worst pain I've ever had,worse than my back pain even when I can't stand up straight. Ran fever,threw up,ended up in ER. I can't remember what they gave me but I was told to wait it out and see if it shrinks. It did but I still have some pain there but I also have Fibromyalgia. Any ideas and solutions for the itching. |
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surely someone has some answers for me.
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I would suggest to any woman with irritation in that private area to start drinking Kefir daily. It will slowly recolonize you to repair
for chronic antibiotic damage. Trust me.... I've been using it regularly since LAST Sept....it is WONDERFUL...and tastes good and is not expensive too. http://www.lifeway.net/Products.aspx This product is now available in common outlets...and also in health food stores (probably more expensive there). My Kroger and Costco both carry it, and I am very happy! ;) |
Thank you. so you think the itching might be from too many antibiotics over the years. Do you think I might have some candida.
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Yes, most definitely!
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Here are some more eating/diet suggestions that are helpful for fighting recurring UTIs.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/23...o-prevent-uti/ http://www.womentowomen.com/urinaryi...nfections.aspx |
I had chronic bladder issues for about 25 years until I happened to get a water filter for my faucet. Apparently I was sensitive to the chlorine in tap water as i've been fine for 3 years since then. I'm not sure if that could contribute to UTIs but any irritation might make you a little more prone.
Ditto on the probiotics. judi |
Hello Red Flowers
In addition to trying what MrsD stated, I would seek out a dermatologist, not an OBYGN at this point. that kind of itching is not normal, and could be related to almost anything, clothing, medications, etc. Also Johnsons baby soap, which is maybe the mildest of all soaps, might be an option. If you are not presenting with any kind of yeast, or fungal infection, I would dig a little deeper into the cause, and seek another physician ASAP. I do wish you all the best, and a good outcome. There are over the counter meds. for just itching. It may be worth it to try one until you get to see the doctor. ginnie
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yes red Flowers i get uti all the time to
yes red Flowers i get uti all the time to its not fun and ia also get cyst to and them are painful i have a diease called endometriosis if you have not heard of it its very painful i have had 3 surgerys so far not one has helped my pain.
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white vinegar if you can tolerate 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water into a bottle with a tip that will come out in a stream and make one in a spray bottle they have all sizes after your shower avoid any baths and if that's something you have been doing that could be the culprit apply by squatting using the one that has a stream when squeezing the bottle when on the toilet do the wipe to dry use cotton underwear ONLY if you are used to wearing tight pants that could be another culprit your hormones are causing the imbalance and then the antibiotics that can make the situation worse and whenever you can zero clothing allow air to be your friend use the solution as often as needed it brings the longest temporary relief the smell does not stay and linger and no you don't smell like dressing pay attention and keep a diary when the itching is worse your hormones are changing everyday preparing for a baby sometimes a week may be two weeks before your menses the problem is worse and worse all hormones i think i covered all of what i learned when i was young first receiving my period it was a solution my grandmother to mine and then myself 3 generation one other please do not douche there are douches with vinegar i only had that situation in my early menstruation never been a problem in adult life hormones, hormones, hormones what we women endure is amazing give it a try you can red wine vinegar i believed it worked better good luck would love to know if it helps you someone that cares |
What is the best for you is to wash the area using any anti-bacterial soap [small amount] leaving the soap on from one washing to the next till it stops and then use spareingly but at least every 2 or 3 days. Do not use the soap internally only on the portion outside the body. But may be used around **** as well.
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I have to caution against leaving soap in that area....ever. Soap is highly alkaline and our skin requires a modest acid environment to kill bacteria. Leaving soap anywhere on the body invites irritation and worse. Best to use a gently moist compress of first aid hydrogen peroxide to cleanse that area. Eating probiotics or Kefir will provide beneficial organisms to keep that area free of pathogens. This is a much more useful approach than leaving soap. The antibacterial soaps will also kill off beneficial bacteria and make matters actually worse over time. |
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Antibacterial products may not be safe:
Here is a recent article:
http://news.yahoo.com/decades-old-an...163623053.html Quote:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...ight=triclosan and also killed gingival cells in the mouth: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9584909 |
me too may be more serious
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Hi Gins
Try a bit of baking soda in the bath water. If natural remedies do not work, see that doctor again. You could even be allergic to some medication, so keep track of when this itching is at its worst. Itching means something is out of balance. ginnie:grouphug:
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I realize this is an old thread, but that these issues are common, especially for those that have neurogenic bladders or are immunosuppresssed.
Diflucan is an option if a fungal infection is stubborn. Rinsing quickly with Hibiclens after activities like swimming in a pool or other bacterial exposures helps keep down UTIs. Ask for Macrobid prophylactically if you frequently get UTIs following certain activities or other predictable factors. Negative urine tests and low urine cultures don't mean anything. According to research, only 30% of women have positive urine tests with UTIs. If it improves with treatment, it's probably a UTI. (It's not necessarily interstial cystitis.) Be careful with cranberry if you tend to have allergies. I ended up developing an allergic skin reaction after a year of drinking cramp berry juice daily. |
Some different things to consider:
Vitanica Yeast suppositories...they are all natural anti yeast suppositories. I believe they have a tiny amount of boric acid in them. But only use if you feel you have a yeast infection. Don't hesitate to take RX medication if this doesn't work, but this might do the trick. D mannose....read up on this. I take this if I have even the slightest suspicion I am getting a UTI or if I have relations. I also take it if I have an odd pains "down there" or itching. Many people take this daily. It is a product that many people buy from the health food store. You can read up on it at www.iherb.com. If you purchase, just try to get a name brand and follow the instructions. If you can cut back on the amount of antibiotics you take, it very likely will help you with the itching and overall. I've heard of people taking this daily and their UTIs stop. Something to investigate and consider! Avoid sugar, flour and soda BIG TIME! Hard to do, but a necessity! Greatly limit alcohol. Consider taking a good probiotic. If you are post menopausal, consider speaking with a doctor who uses bioidentical hormones to see if you are a candidate. Drink lots of good quality water. I'm finding that the better my quality water, the better I feel. Wishing you well. |
Grape seed extract contains anti fungal, anti viral and anti bacterial properties. I'm headed to 2 decades on it and no UTI's in moons.....knocking wood.... I agree with Vowel Lady too on avoiding nasties.... I take a 30billion probiotic daily, digestive enzymes and the love of my life, grape seed ex..... CLEAN WATER all day.
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I eat anything and everything with no problems. Lucky I guess.
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