#Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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Apollo 13 (1995)

During the flight Fred Haise developed a urinary tract infection and later kidney infections. These caused him to be in pain for most of the trip

(This is my favorite movie and I have no idea if anyone’s made gifs of this scene but if they have, I couldn’t find them, so I just sighed and said: Fine, I’ll do it myself...)

[loubella77]

Biden’s alba - a great addition to any plant medicine tool belt! Not only are the flowers great for urinary antibiotic uses , but the leaves/stems make a great spinach replacement for a foraged diet. <3

[iamanathemadevice]

Every female bodied person needs to read this

Every female bodied person needs to read this, and everyone should send the link to every female bodied person they know

[bonefall]

question! your clanmew fruit guide mentions cranberries, and it’s generally thought that cranberries help lower risk of UTIs and stuff like that in people dogs and cats. would the clans have any knowledge of this?

I have to look into it! I know the studies can be a bit mixed, some say they do lower risk of UTIs, others don't

But most of all I need to check if the compounds in that species of cranberry is the same as the species that Clan cats have access to. The American cranberry is the type that makes up the majority of these studies, but the Clans encounter BOG Cranberry!

American, also called "large cranberry" = Vaccinium macrocarpon

Bog = Vaccinium oxycoccos

I'll get to this research when I finally getting around to the urinary herb guides, which will probably be around the same time I get to the bowel movement guides

[catgirlesex]

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[ironandglass]

Me, sitting on the toilet having some miserable UTI time.

"This piss is on fireeeeee" 🔥

[afxndommess]

y’all what helps a uti pls 😫

[edgarsghost]

UTI info

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Ask doctor about:

* Hibiscus tea affects hormones, particularly in women. Research shows that hibiscus tea can decrease levels of estrogen – the hormone that plays a major role in female fertility and development.

Sue Warlow you could try Prasterone, brand name is Intrarosa. Unlike vagifem which adds estrogen to your body, intrarosa is DHEA and helps your body to produce its own testosterone and estrogen. You have to use it every night rather than twice a week and may need to get it compounded but it would be worth trying for a 3-4 to see if there's improvement.

Anecdotally some people have better success with that.

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* probiotics competitively inhibit the survival of bacteria in the urinary tract, whereas D-mannose and cranberry prevent bacterial attachment.

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https://www.stoputiforever.com/interview/why-i-recommend-ellura-for-uti/

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The info

However, the effects of PACs are at their strongest within 6 hours after ingesting.

One study showed that the E.coli-blocking effect drops quite a bit after 24 hours.

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Both are safe, natural options that can work to stop various types of bacteria.   It is preferred to take D-Mannose or 36mg of PACs a couple of hours from each other as it is not known yet if D-Mannose interferes with the ability of the PACs to work at their optimal level.  

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https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/more-urologists-are-recommending-cranberry-pacs-reducing-utis-heres-why

A Cochrane Review concluded that one 36-mg bioactive PAC supplement was as effective as a low-dose antibiotic for UTI prevention.

Some supplements, for example, are made from whole berry or presscake-the dried skins, stems, and seeds of the fruit-and contain mostly insoluble PACs that bind to cell wall components of the cranberry, such as cellulose. It is an essential distinction that this insoluble PAC does not prevent bacterial adhesion to the bladder.10

Soluble PACs, at high levels necessary for maximum anti-adhesion activity and clinical efficacy, can only be extracted from the pure juice concentrate.

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The half-life of Vitamin C in your bloodstream is about 30 minutes, meaning that your levels drop by about half every half-hour. The amount of time Vitamin C remains in your system depends on the factors listed above, but in general, it usually takes between 12 and 24 hours for it to be processed and excreted

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Utva:

It is safe to take PACs and D-Mannose together. However, we suggest taking each ingredient separately as some preliminary research shows that D-Mannose may lower the effectiveness of PACs when taken at the same time. 

Our recommendation is the PACs to be taken at the same time daily; preferably at night so that the PACs can sit in your bladder longer (while you sleep). D-Mannose can be taken during the day.

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If you take aspirin regularly, as a blood-thinner, for example, or if you are allergic to aspirin, you should not take cranberry supplements or drink a lot of juice. Other medications: Cranberry may interact with medications that are broken down by the liver.

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Chemicals in cranberries keep bacteria from sticking to the cells in the urinary tract. But they don't seem to be able to remove bacteria that are already stuck to these cells. This might explain why cranberry helps prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), but doesn't help treat them.

Activation of mast cells and subsequent release of histamine are known to contribute to bladder hypersensitivity and inflammation (Shan H, 2019).

Marshmellow root:

So, why is mucilage good for an irritated bladder? In healthy bladders, the mucosal membrane that protects the bladder wall is covered in a mucous-like layer made of GAGs (glycoaminoglycans). A contributing factor in IC is the breakdown of this protective GAG layer which allows substances to penetrate deeper into the bladder wall and cause inflammation. The demulcent action of marshmallow is achieved by the expansion of mucilage polysaccharides as they absorb moisture, swell, and form a gel that is soothing and healing to mucosal membranes.

Licorice:

Researchers believe that licorice enhances blood flow to the mucosal membrane and increases the mucus production, thereby allowing tissue to regenerate and heal. The ability of licorice to increase mucus production by epithelial cells appears to occur in a number of places that epithelial tissues are found, including the bladder (Braun, 2015).

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TheraCran® One is a recommended option, offering 500 mg of cranberry extract with 36 mg of PACs. It’s
the only cranberry supplement in the U.S. that is independently tested and certified for content
accuracy, purity, and PAC content.

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"In order to have the full effect of cranberry prophylaxis and/or D-mannose, you want to take them about two or three hours apart, so the combination pill is not usually recommended," Dr. Shah explained.

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In some lab studies and studies in mice, D-mannose components were shown to increase the growth of "good" bacteria. This suggests D-mannose may have some use for people with dysbiosis, an imbalance in good and bad bacteria.

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science/cranberry-extract

Early randomized trials in humans, have suggested that cranberry juice or cranberry-concentrate tablets reduce the risk of symptomatic recurrent UTI by 12–20%, especially in premenopausal women.

Howell et al. (2002) showed that an antibiotic resistant uropathogenic P-fimbriated E. coli had significantly reduced adhesion to bladder cell receptors after incubation in urine of humans that had consumed 240 mL (containing 30 mg PACs). In later study, Howell et al. (2005)showed this consumption prevented adhesion in 80% of 30 P-fimbriated E. coli and in 79% of the 24 antibiotic resistant strains, with antiadhesion activity being evident in urine within 2 h that persisted for up to 10 h.

PACs:

PACs A-type showed a significant dose-dependent antiadhesive effect in urine samples of volunteers consuming at least 36 mg PACs from cranberry capsules compared with the group consuming the placebo, which was most effective up to 6 h after ingestion. They also determined that 72 mg may provide 24 h protection.

Alkaline or acid:

The best method for alkalinizing is citrate salts (potassium citrate and sodium citrate) that are rapidly absorbed and metabolized without affecting gastric pH or producing laxative effect. They are excreted partly as carbonate, raising urine pH.

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Science direct.com

The active compound of uva ursi is thought to be arbutin, which is converted into hydroquinone following consumption.53Alkaline urine is thought to be necessary for the efficacy of uva ursi, with in vitro studies indicating activity against typical pathogens.54

A preliminary trial reported the effectiveness of uva ursi in preventing recurrent UTI when combined with dandelion root and leaf.55 In this trial, women took an extract for 1 month and were then followed for 1 year. During that time, 18% of women in the placebo group (27 individuals) and 0% in the treatment group (30 individuals) developed a UTI. Unfortunately, due to potential toxicity when used long term, uva ursi cannot be recommended for the purpose of prophylaxis. The toxicity of uva ursi may be related to the component hydroquinone and the inhibition of melanin,56 although tannins may also play a role. Many experts recommend limiting the use of uva ursi to acute infections for no longer than 1 week at a time and no more than five courses per year,57 although others have argued that longer use may be safe.58

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The bladder is perpetually shedding and regrowing new layers. It takes between six months and one year for it to complete a cycle of rejuvenation. According to Dr. Bundrick, as long as the bacteria do not continue to burrow into the bladder wall as the new layers grow, they will eventually be eradicated through the long-term antibiotic method.

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Dr b: I’m a clinication, I don’t have have time, energy or desire for research (4min in Long Term Chronic UTI Treatment: Chronic UTI Treatment, with Dr. Stewart Bundrick, Part 2)

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Bacteria from a single UTI can lay dormant for weeks or months, eventually leading to another infection or cyclical outbreaks. These recurrent UTIs are caused by the same bacteria that never left. Separate, individual UTIs, spaced further apart, are more likely to be caused by new bacteria being introduced to the urinary tract.

rUTI is defined by the occurrence of 2 or more UTIs within 6 months, or 3 or more UTIs within 12 months.

Most antibiotics work by interrupting the bacterial division process. This is very important because if the bacteria are dormant, and not dividing, these antibiotics will not affect them.

Once antibiotic treatment is over, bacteria can quickly multiply within the cells, which causes an inflammatory response and UTI symptoms. As part of this response, white blood cells arrive but do not recognize the bacteria because they are hiding within the cells or biofilm.

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Once such a biofilm develops, whenever you get a UTI, instead of recovering completely, your body can be left with an embedded infection adherent to bladder wall, that is difficult to treat.

[giraffe-showbiz]

Chronic UTIs means so many doctors appointments and hold time on phone calls and peeing into cups. So many lab waiting rooms where I’m the only one masked and providers who refuse to acknowledge how my disabilities change how UTIs show up in lab work.

[saentorine]

"I don’t mind paying to use public restrooms because the paid ones are cleaner!” Then you clearly do not experience the profound frequency that can make paying-per-pee an itemized travel expense akin to an extra meal in my food budget, nor the level of urgency that has prevented me from ever turning down a restroom opportunity when I need it, which is constantly. We are not the same.

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Apollo 13 (1995) - Extra gifs

During the flight Fred Haise developed a urinary tract infection and later kidney infections. These caused him to be in pain for most of the trip.

Here are the main whump gifs of this movie: https://www.tumblr.com/1whump-dump1/714952620217876480/an-extra-apollo-13-1995-this-is-my-favorite

[french-teapot]

Hello I'm a little desperate right now.

I'm fighting a uti and have been to get antibiotics and they haven't worked. I've been taking oregano oil, over the counter anti-uti capsules, drinking tons and now I'm taking d-mannose tablets and constantly burning myself with a hot water bottle.

It doesn't hurt or burn when I pee thankfully, but the urgency to urinate just won't go.

I can't shake it and I can't afford to go back to the doctor to get something else.

Does anyone have any magic treatment ideas? 😭

[tawneybel]

I Have a UTI

Posting will resume after it’s gone. Ouchie.

I finished the first season of Walking Dead and am currently watching Squid Game. Got some ideas for them. 

[seisho99]

being bilingual means every acronym is out 2 fucking get you

[shinysteph]

Cannot sleep because kidneys hurt so bad!!!