mathnerd Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 The last time I had an UTI, I was recommended unsweetened cranberry juice (more than 10 years ago). I feel a low grade UTI coming on now and went to purchase cranberry supplements on Amazon when the app suggested D-Mannose to me. It seems very popular on Amazon according to reviews and many swear by it. I have googled a while and it seems to be effective for those with E.Coli strain of bacteria. I would like to try it as well, but not sure if I should take the powder or pill form and what dosage to take. Looking for advise from anyone who uses it. Thank you! Quote
bibiche Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 I use capsules. My bottle says 1000mg 1-3 times per day. Some people take it daily. I take it as needed. 1 Quote
Teresa in MO Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 The very first sign that I have of a possible UTI, I take D-Mannose in capsule form. I usually take 2 a day for 3-4 days. Ninety percent of the time it knocks it out and I do not need an antibiotic. 1 Quote
PeterPan Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 I used a protocol that I think @Garga had posted. You can search for it, but basically you take a bunch with a small amount of water so it's *concentrated*, then wait an hour and drink and flush your system. You don't have it yet? https://www.amazon.com/NOW-D-Mannose-500-120-Capsules/dp/B000JN4CR0/ref=sxts_rp_s1_0?cv_ct_cx=d-mannose&dchild=1&keywords=d-mannose&pd_rd_i=B000JN4CR0&pd_rd_r=79169ea6-c416-4f7c-b121-e62c79d39c29&pd_rd_w=CDfUn&pd_rd_wg=2I1sL&pf_rd_p=c0fa563a-b0ba-455a-bd65-7b14bea6288c&pf_rd_r=TZKZQARKDSK1N4X1VGKA&psc=1&qid=1634786033&sr=1-1-f0029781-b79b-4b60-9cb0-eeda4dea34d6 I use NOW brand, which works for me. As you say, it was a very early positive result on a test and aggressive with the d-mannose did it. Can you get some tonight or at the grocery tomorrow so you're not waiting so long? 1 Quote
mathnerd Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, PeterPan said: I used a protocol that I think @Garga had posted. You can search for it, but basically you take a bunch with a small amount of water so it's *concentrated*, then wait an hour and drink and flush your system. You don't have it yet? https://www.amazon.com/NOW-D-Mannose-500-120-Capsules/dp/B000JN4CR0/ref=sxts_rp_s1_0?cv_ct_cx=d-mannose&dchild=1&keywords=d-mannose&pd_rd_i=B000JN4CR0&pd_rd_r=79169ea6-c416-4f7c-b121-e62c79d39c29&pd_rd_w=CDfUn&pd_rd_wg=2I1sL&pf_rd_p=c0fa563a-b0ba-455a-bd65-7b14bea6288c&pf_rd_r=TZKZQARKDSK1N4X1VGKA&psc=1&qid=1634786033&sr=1-1-f0029781-b79b-4b60-9cb0-eeda4dea34d6 I use NOW brand, which works for me. As you say, it was a very early positive result on a test and aggressive with the d-mannose did it. Can you get some tonight or at the grocery tomorrow so you're not waiting so long? I will look for it at my local 24 hour pharmacy. Thanks for telling me about the protocol. Quote
J-rap Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 I use the NOW brand of D-Mannose in the pill form, 500 mg. Wow, what a difference that has made in my life! I take it at the first twinge of a possible infection. Usually just one pill kicks it. So I'll often take one and sit in a hot bath for awhile (no bath oil, etc.). Sometimes, I'll take a second one maybe 4-8 hours later. I don't think I've ever needed more than that to kick it. For awhile when I was really getting UTI's regularly, I did take it sometimes preventatively. Now I only take as needed. It only works for e-coli infections, which are the majority of UTI's. But if you catch it too late (or maybe if it's a different bacteria), don't waste time... See a doctor and get actual antibiotics. 1 1 Quote
mathnerd Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 30 minutes ago, bibiche said: I use capsules. My bottle says 1000mg 1-3 times per day. Some people take it daily. I take it as needed. Thank you. There are many dosages in the pill form and it is good to know that taking it up to 3 times a day is safe. Quote
SoCal_Bear Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 I don't take pills. I have a tub of D-Mannose powder according to this protocol. 1 g is approx 1/2 teaspoon. I cut it by 1/3 for my 4 yo. Just knocked out a budding UTI in her in a day.For preventing frequent UTIs: 2 grams once daily, or 1 gram twice daily For treating an active UTI: 1.5 grams twice daily for 3 days, and then once daily for 10 days; or 1 gram three times daily for 14 days 1 Quote
Spryte Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 I’ve had good luck with D Mannose sometimes. Catch it early, treat it fast. I think I took it every few hours, probably using Garga’s protocol, to try to treat an early infection. But not always. I take it mostly as a preventative, not to treat UTIs these days. Mine mostly need antibiotics. And having been hospitalized twice last year — I’m not messing around. I feel like I’m always popping up in these threads, but if you have pain in the kidney area or nausea/vomiting, you should head straight to the ER. Even if you’re on abx. Quote
mathnerd Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Spryte said: I feel like I’m always popping up in these threads, but if you have pain in the kidney area or nausea/vomiting, you should head straight to the ER. Even if you’re on abx. I had a really low grade fever 3 days ago. Took a PCR test (though I have not gone outside for a week) and it turned out negative. Then, I had pain in my back and cloudy urine and I could tell that it matched my UTI episode from long ago. I have been drinking cranberry and a probiotic for female health since yesterday. The pain, fever and cloudiness in the urine are gone completely. But, I am still tired and have an occasional feeling of abdominal discomfort. I managed to find the D-Mannose locally and have started taking it tonight. If I have any symptoms tomorrow, I will set up a telehealth appointment. Thanks for the helpful info. Edited October 21, 2021 by mathnerd 2 Quote
mathnerd Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, calbear said: I don't take pills. I have a tub of D-Mannose powder according to this protocol. 1 g is approx 1/2 teaspoon. I cut it by 1/3 for my 4 yo. Just knocked out a budding UTI in her in a day.For preventing frequent UTIs: 2 grams once daily, or 1 gram twice daily For treating an active UTI: 1.5 grams twice daily for 3 days, and then once daily for 10 days; or 1 gram three times daily for 14 days Thank you. I will order the powder to keep on hand for future use. I am in the perimenopausal age group and Dr. Google tells me that lowering female hormones trigger the onset of UTI's. So, this info is good to have. Quote
PeterPan Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 8 hours ago, mathnerd said: Thank you. I will order the powder to keep on hand for future use. I am in the perimenopausal age group and Dr. Google tells me that lowering female hormones trigger the onset of UTI's. So, this info is good to have. I take the capsules, 1/day, as maintenance/preventative and have not had a relapse. If you don't want to fiddle with the powder, the capsules might do. 1 1 Quote
J-rap Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 2 hours ago, PeterPan said: I take the capsules, 1/day, as maintenance/preventative and have not had a relapse. If you don't want to fiddle with the powder, the capsules might do. I like the capsules because for awhile I was nervous to travel anywhere without them, and they're so convenient. I always keep a couple in my purse, in my carry-on, in my backpack... I rarely go anywhere without a capsule on me, just in case. (I went through a few years where I seemed to need them a lot, although now I do far less often.) Quote
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