Talk:Cystitis

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I came across conflicting information on this page (http://www.alphanutrition.com/kidney/cystitis.htm) that suggests food allergies can be related. Can someone in the know check it out? Thanks!

--Kelora 23:51, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

I found I had cystitis two days ago, but after doing some research it seems that drinking plenty of water has helped to sort it, as things are a lot better now. I've been drinking about a litre every two hours or so, but not sparkling water.

--212.100.250.217 11:01, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)Linda

I have chronic cystitis which involves getting a urinary tract infection roughly once every 2 weeks if not more. It also leaves a feeling of general discomfort inbetween. I have been prescribed a 6 month course of prophylactic antibiotics, however, the side effects of these are almost worse than the infections and resulted in a dramatic weightloss. Drinking cranberry juice is apparently a good way to relieve symptoms as are cranberry tablets (more cost-effective in the long run) and Ural which is a urine alkaliser. It's better to drink a lot of water and go to the toilet regularly than to try and avoid it.

Also very important is to stay calm, this condition has caused me panic attacks on several occasions and it does not help. Make sure that if the symptoms worsen or don't seem to be getting better after 24 hours or if there is an excessive amount of blood in the urine (a little bit and a cloudy ammonia looking state is normal for an infection), or back pain, then go to your GP or hospital as this may result in a kidney infection. Also be sure to completely finish a course of antibiotics or you'll end up like me where you just can't get rid of it.

If anyone has any natural remedies or suggestions that actually work please post them.

Erin.

Hi Erin, I have a repressed immune system from kidney transplant which caused me to get many severe urinary tract infections for the first time. After antibiotics and etc I found some natural cures that work better for me (after curing the infections they would be twice as painful when they came back after the antibiotics).

My suggestions are that you decrease your intake of sugar drastically, and try Caprylic Acid suppliments. Of course keep drinking lots of water and take vitamin C to support your immune system. I havn't had one infection since I started doing this religiously. Good luck! Sarah

Erin, I have found that a product called U.T. Vibrance (sold in health food stores) or online from Vibrant Health, is a GREAT product containing d-Mannose, that rids your urinary tract of the e.coli that is causing the problem. Try it, it really works well! --Leslie