Posts by briskeagle51

So, two weeks ago I finally kicked both the coffee and the cigarettes clean... and now? Man, I am sleeping like the dead, just non-stop.

Donna Chase12 said:yeah... if my partner didn't dodge doctors like they were dodging a subpoena, maybe things would actually be easy😉 😁

I sent mine in and got back a totally clean bill of health😛

Donna Chase12 said:Just wanted to drop a little piece of advice here in case you didn't know...
For all the ladies out there dealing with partners and those endless cycles of E. coli coming back to haunt you—you really need to get a cervical swab to see if the bacteria is hiding in there too. If it shows up there, it means your partner is carrying it and passing it right back to you every single time you finish your treatment. It’s basically this endless, annoying loop, and honestly, he doesn't even need to show any symptoms to be the culprit...
If it turns out to be present in that area, both of you have to go through the full course of whatever the doctor prescribes at the exact same time... and then maybe, just maybe, you can finally say goodbye to the whole mess.👍

Honestly, it's way easier to just send the guy in for testing immediately!!

I’ve been fighting this damn thing for six months straight now. Just got my lab results back this morning and wouldn't you know it—it's still there. A count of 10 on 5, plus I've got some kind of Staphylococcus spp. hanging around too. Honestly, what even is that crap?

I'M LOSING MY MIND😢 😢 😢

Look, drink plenty of water. I’m talking at least 8 glasses a day—roughly 1.5 to 2 liters. But obviously, it depends on if you’re out working up a sweat or if it’s a total heatwave outside. You gotta flush those things out. More fluids means more frequent trips to the bathroom, which is exactly how you rinse the bacteria right out of your bladder.
Don't play games with your body. If you feel the urge to go, go. Don't sit there holding it. Empty that bladder completely. Make it a habit to hit the restroom every 2 to 4 hours. It keeps the bacteria from crawling up the urethra and making their way to the bladder. Simple as that.
For women, listen up: always wipe from front to back. Every single time. Same goes for cleaning up after you use the bathroom. You have to stop bacteria from moving from your digestive tract straight into your urinary system. Just don't let it happen.
Wash up and pee before and after sex. Seriously. Peeing before and immediately after can help clear out any bacteria that might have been introduced during the act. If you need a little extra push to get moving, just knock back two glasses of water before and after.
When it comes to washing, stick to water and a soap with an acidic pH. And please, stop using all that junk—those feminine sprays, scented baths, powders, or perfumed toilet paper. They don't belong there.
Shower instead of taking a bath. If you absolutely insist on soaking in a tub, don't stay in there for more than 30 minutes. Skip the bubbly bath bombs, the fancy oils, and those heavy soaps. They irritate the urethra and the genital area, basically turning it into a breeding ground for bacteria. Also, wash your underwear with mild detergents. Keep it simple.
Ditch the tight pants and the skimpy underwear. Tight jeans or leggings irritate the urethra and won't let anything breathe down there. Stick to cotton. Avoid synthetic fabrics like crazy because moisture is what bacteria love to grow in. Cotton actually lets things breathe.
Cut out the processed garbage. Skip the sugary fruit juices, the refined sugar, the coffee, and the alcohol. And for heaven's sake, don't deal with constipation. It’s bad news.
For women going through menopause who are constantly fighting UTIs, using an estradiol vaginal cream regularly can actually help.
People always talk about Vitamin C. Sure, regular Vitamin C might make your urine more acidic, which sounds like a good thing for stopping bacteria, but honestly? There isn't any real proof it actually prevents UTIs.
Everyone’s obsessed with cranberry supplements lately—leaves, berries, whatever. Apparently, cranberry and blueberry juice helps prevent bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall. Some people suggest drinking 2 or 3 glasses of that stuff a day. But you have to be consistent; you'd need to drink it every single day for 8 weeks to see anything.
When it comes to actual herbal remedies for urinary infections, Bearberry (Uva ursi) is the big player. It's used all the time, either on its own or mixed into various urinary teas. The leaves have these phenolic glycosides that act as antibacterials in your urine. It’s even officially recognized as a herbal medicine for this. You should aim for a daily dose of about 10 to 12 grams of the leaves. While you're drinking Uva ursi tea, stay away from sugary foods or anything that alkalizes your urine. Now, regarding cranberries—the leaves actually have similar compounds to Bearberry, so cranberry tea works too. But here is the catch: DO NOT take cranberry products (like juices, capsules, or pills) at the same time as Bearberry. The cranberry will totally cancel out the Bearberry. Also, Vitamin C chemically reacts with the active compounds in Bearberry and kills the effect. So, if you are taking Vitamin C, keep it under 500 mg a day, and try to find a time-release version if possible. Unlike things like nettle leaf that act as diuretics to help the kidneys, Bearberry shouldn't be taken for more than 7 to 14 days. Period. Avoid those dangerous "experts" telling you to take Bearberry for a month or longer! It either works in that short window or it doesn't work at all. You can take Uva ursi tea alongside antibiotics, but it's better to use it either as its own treatment or once you've finished the antibiotic course.

Rebecca Williams3 said:I finally bit the bullet and picked up those tablets at CVS... hopefully they actually work.
I've been avoiding dried cranberries because I heard most of them are just loaded with added sugar, and I'm trying my best to cut back on sweets. Does anyone here know anything about that? 😕

Oh, and you definitely shouldn't be eating sugar!! E. coli absolutely loves the sweet stuff.😉

Rebecca Williams3 said:Can these tablets actually help fight off E. coli?
I’m thinking about buying them, but it feels stupid to drop $27 on something if there isn't even a point to it...

Look, I’ve taken them myself and frankly, I don't think they did much for me. Not really. You're better off sticking to teas or dried herbs like someone else already mentioned here.

And don't forget to take Vitamin C every single day—you need to keep your urine acidic to kill them off. Get those effervescent tablets, but make sure you check the label for a 300% dosage... good luck! I've been fighting this battle for six months now.

I'm telling you, this could be some kidney issue.

Natreen med is the absolute best!

Around here, most of what they call brown sugar is just plain white sugar with some coloring slapped on it.
Total garbage!

Ugh, this is driving me crazy... the nausea is honestly the worst part.
I was in a car wreck recently, though I don't think I actually took a hit or anything, at least as far as I can tell. Now I'm just feeling off. Does anyone actually know what these symptoms mean?
I went to see my doctor, but since he’s out on vacation, his covering physician just checked my blood pressure and brushed it off, saying, "It's probably just the weather changing." Like, seriously?

Thanks for the input.