Jeannie in NJ Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 what can I give her today for relieve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Cranberry juice... Cran-grape is really tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 cranberry juice - preferably one not loaded with sugars to sweeten it. some will use sweeter fruit juices instead. cranberry juice affects the lining of the UT so that bacteria can't adhere to it. You can also buy tablets at the health food store that contain the active ingredient in cranberry juice. drink lots of clear fluids. tylenol or ibruprophen for pain and discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I've cured a couple of horrible UTIs with cranberry juice. Drink a lot of it. And no basics (like orange juice to drink). You can do any acidic juice if she doesn't like cranberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Tylenol. Is it bad? I've only had one UTI, and it's very, very uncomfortable. I wish you didn't have to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I second cranberry juice. I like to mix mine with lemon-lime soda. My MIL has recurrent UTIs and swears by baking soda water. Though I'm not sure if that's an endorsement (because she has plenty of experience) or not (because it clearly doesn't cure it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Lots of water and cranberry juice. I have one too....I called last night and my Dr called a description in that I am starting today. Then I have an appointment on Monday. Is there an express clinic near you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 There's an over-the-counter pain med specifically for UTIs that helps, too. The only caveat-it is a dye so don't be surprised by bright yellow or orange urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeBlessings Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Definitely cranberry juice. Knudsen's is the best imo if you can find it. It is pure and it is strong. You can water it down to taste as drinking water helps flush out the bladder as well. Don't buy a cocktail or a juice with sugar. I've heard some people use apple cider vinegar, but have no experience with that. You could google for info. Also there are cranberry pills, but again I have no experience with them and I have no idea how effective they are. I always drink Knudsen's cranberry juice when I feel a uti coming on and it knocks it out in a day. Be sure you tell the doctor she has been drinking the juice in case it might affect the test when they check her urine. Hope she feels better quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 There's an over-the-counter pain med specifically for UTIs that helps, too. The only caveat-it is a dye so don't be surprised by bright yellow or orange urine. Yes...I recommend these for fast relief...along with lots of cranberry juice. You can find the over the counter UTI pills in the feminine hygiene section at any store. I've also found that the cranberry juice blends work well, too (cran/apple, cran/grape, etc.) and they taste better, too, than the plain cranberry juice. Just make sure it's 100% juice...no sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnlvr Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) You can get OTC pyridium at CVS. It will eliminate the symptoms until she can get some abx. Note: it will turn the urine bright orange. But ohhh, it makes the burning, pain, and frequency go away. Good stuff. *I was on vacay in DC when I had my first UTI. I thought I was going to die. The CVS pharmacist steered me toward the pyridium. What a lifesaver. :) Edited December 18, 2011 by bcnlvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 And a ton of water!!! Just keep her drinking. Actually, what helps me when I have one is a nice hot bath and a giant jug of ice water. And tell her to just pee away in the bathtub. No rules about pee in the tub on UTI days!! Just keep drinking and peeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 1 tsp baking soda in a glass of water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenangelcat Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 azo standard for pain relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 :iagree: You can find it at Walgreens. There's another one too, but I can't recall the name right now. Ask at the Pharmacy section. Usually it will clear up my pain within the hour. Lots of water too. Urine color does change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 AZO over the counter. 100% cranberry juice is available at Trader Joe's. It is super sour, but if you refrigerate it and mix it with very cold water and however much sugar she needs, you'll still get a whole lot more actual cranberry juice than in the regular cranberry juice drinks. Blueberries, like cranberries, also keep the bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract. Drink tons of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 You all know you can't just buy any cranberry juice or a juice blend, right????? It has to be PURE cranberry, no added sugars. Even better, get D-Mannose. It is what is found in cranberry that keeps the bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract walls. And that stuff works!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The azo works wonders, but don't take it if they're testing tomorrow to confirm the UTI. The test strip won't work with the dyed urine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 The over the counter pain med for urinary infection (the one that turns the urine bright yellow) can skew the test results for urinary infection so be sure to tell the Dr. if you have given her those meds. I had a UTI recently and the Minute-Clinic was a lifesaver for me. It was after hours weekend and I couldn't wait. The pain and urgency was just unbearable. Like the others have said, have her drink LOTS of water and cranberry juice. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 thanks everyone, we called the after hours nurse at CHOP (which our ped. is part of) and she had us take dd to the er because dd could not pee at all. They were able to get her to pee and sent us home with Macrobid (she is allergic to amoxicillin). It was her 3rd UTI in a year. She is starting to feel better. I also got her some of the cranberry tablets as she hates the juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I'm glad to hear you were able to get some medication for her. UTIs are so painful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 if she's having pain they have these OTC pills around the pharmacy area that can help.....ditto on the cranberry juice (natural-not the punch)---and they make cranberry pills that should be around the vitamins in the store-I take 2 daily since I had my last realy bad UTI last year............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kethexx Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The best way to treat UTIs in the elderly, or anyone for that matter, is to try to prevent their occurrence. UTIs can be prevented or their recurrence minimized by: Not using douches or other feminine hygiene products Not drinking fluids that tend to irritate the bladder, such as alcohol and caffeine Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry supplement tablets, but only if you or your family does not have a history of kidney stones Drinking lots of water Keeping the genital area clean. If wearing adult diapers see that they are changed regularly. Wear cloth undergarments Always wiping from front to back (for women) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 It was her 3rd UTI in a year. She is starting to feel better. . I would make sure they culture the urine to find out WHAT is causing the infection and then look at prevention matters---and maybe a trip to the urologist to find out if the is something that can be addressed to help avoid more of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 You can get a cranberry pill at CVS too, my sister swears by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 For pain relief I always take AZO. Not sure how young you can give it. Can you call the doctor and ask, or ask the pharmacist? It numbs the bladder, and makes you pee orange. Acidic things like cranberry help cure the infection but can make the burning worse in some people...like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassoonaroo Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 In addition to the cranberry and macrobid, don't hesitate to give her Tylenol or Motrin because she hurts. I don't like giving meds, but pain is a horrible thing to suffer through if it can be controlled or lessened with a pill or two. Just do that for a day or two until the pain is more bearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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