Jann in TX Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have a pretty bad kidney infection... I suspected it last week-- then Monday I started having UTI symptoms too. I currently do not have a fever, but I am a bit queezy--I finally got in to the Dr yesterday (Wednesday)... my test was instantly positive... Anyways... besides drinking cranberry and blueberry juice, avoiding sugar and carbs, what else can I do??? Dr said if I have not responded (decreased pain) by Friday afternoon he may send me to the hospital!!! I have not had a UTI in over 20 years-- this is my FIRST kidney infection. Words of wisdom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I am so sorry. Use no soap anywhere near the area. Drink plenty of water and hopefully the med will work . However as a fallback med if the first does not work they could try Levaquin or one of the other quinolone antibiotics. I have been there , done that ... I eventually had to use a medication for about six months called prosed. Best wishes for a pain free evening and total healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I get this supplement called Cystex from the vitamin/health store that is stronger than normal cranberry pills. I get it in liquid form but it looks like it comes in tablets too. http://www.cystex.com/Pages/CystexHome_v3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 At least our small town has 2 excellent health food stores and a pharmacy with a huge naturopath/homeopathy section... (we are a retirement haven for hippies!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 D-Mannose!!!!! No choice, you have to get it. Google it, read Dr. Wright's article (Tahoma Clinic). The only reason it wouldn't work is if the infection is strep. Usually UTIs aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Jann, no advice than what you already know and are doing but lots of sympathy and hugs. It's been a few years since I've had one but they often make me queasy and sick. I've never understood that. Sure hope you feel better very, very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Feel better soon! Lots of liquids, any kind, help to flush it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn On the Border Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I once had a kidney infection that made me very sick, and wouldn't go away. I talked to a nurse, who told me to dring LOTS of water- not just small amounts. I had been sick for days after starting antibiotics, and she was absolutely right. The liquid helps to flush out the infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandragood1 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 My mom had problems for years with recurrent kidney infections. They were greatly reduced when she began taking cranberry extract and probiotic pills daily. Also, Dr. Kayla Daniels recommends using a rinse of kefir after you bathe to try to get good bacteria in your urinary tract from the other end. =) I don't know anyone who has tried this. Beware the overuse of medicines that treat the discomfort of UTI's and kidney infections. The pain is there to let you know you have a serious problem. Permanent kidney damage is a real possibility if you don't treat these things. I hope you feel better soon, Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 D-Mannose!!!!! No choice, you have to get it. Google it, read Dr. Wright's article (Tahoma Clinic). The only reason it wouldn't work is if the infection is strep. Usually UTIs aren't. I was just coming to say D-mannose!! LOVE it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Ugh, Jann. That sounds so painful. We have Cystex (mentioned before) for pain and it seems to work. I use it for the kids with lots of water at the first hint of discomfort and it seems to nip it in the bud (for a common UTI). But I don't think that Cystex would get rid of the infection -- I hope the Dr. has you on antibiotics. Also beware of side effects from the antibiotics - have some yogurt also to prevent diarrhea. I always seem to forget and then get hit with the double whammy. I'll pray for you to get some relief soon and have a quick recovery. :grouphug: Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 for uti's i use cranberry pills and acidophillus pills right away, a lot of liquid (like when i'm trying to flush a kidney stone... 3 litres or so a day). if it makes it to the kidney, i add in antibiotics and yet more acidophilus... its just no fun, and potentially quite serious. good luck! ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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