Comments on: Home Remedies for Bladder Infections http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html Grandma's Home Remedies for Health and Home Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: WOW1977 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-135779 WOW1977 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:14:00 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-135779 D-mannose worked for me! D-mannose worked for me!

]]> By: SabresLoyalist http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-135541 SabresLoyalist Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:29:00 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-135541  Don't give up, and keep the lines of communication open with your partner. Avoiding intimacy can be very damaging to the self-esteem of your partner and for yourself. I hope you find the answer you need.  Don’t give up, and keep the lines of communication open with your partner. Avoiding intimacy can be very damaging to the self-esteem of your partner and for yourself. I hope you find the answer you need.

]]> By: paras http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-127588 paras Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:22:19 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-127588 I know a person who used to get UTI infections often, but didn't know why until her doctor told her that she should be careful while using toilet paper, not to wipe from back to front (i.e., infect yourself with fecal matter). She wasn't doing that, but her sanitary napkin used to slip (she's from a 3rd world country, and used napkins that are tied in place) and this may be what caused the problem. After she started using the stick on type the problem ended. Maybe some people out there are getting infected by their own fecal matter because they don't clean it properly or something. It's worth considering. I know a person who used to get UTI infections often, but didn’t know why until her doctor told her that she should be careful while using toilet paper, not to wipe from back to front (i.e., infect yourself with fecal matter). She wasn’t doing that, but her sanitary napkin used to slip (she’s from a 3rd world country, and used napkins that are tied in place) and this may be what caused the problem. After she started using the stick on type the problem ended. Maybe some people out there are getting infected by their own fecal matter because they don’t clean it properly or something. It’s worth considering.

]]> By: Alice http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-123452 Alice Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:21:29 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-123452 I am a chronic sufferer of cystitis and strongly dislike taking a antibiotics as I always end up getting thrush from them. I have found a method that actually works, Lemon and hot water. When I feel the cystitis coming on, I squeeze the juice of a whole lemon into hot water and drink it. Something in the lemon juice neutralizes the acidity in the bladder and also acts as a herbal antibiotic, reducing the infection. If the cystitis is bad I drink three cups of the lemon drink in a day, usually in the morning, lunch, and just before bed. It honestly really really helps. I am a chronic sufferer of cystitis and strongly dislike taking a antibiotics as I always end up getting thrush from them.
I have found a method that actually works, Lemon and hot water.
When I feel the cystitis coming on, I squeeze the juice of a whole lemon into hot water and drink it. Something in the lemon juice neutralizes the acidity in the bladder and also acts as a herbal antibiotic, reducing the infection.
If the cystitis is bad I drink three cups of the lemon drink in a day, usually in the morning, lunch, and just before bed. It honestly really really helps.

]]> By: Rose http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-113690 Rose Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:11:50 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-113690 Any established bladder infection should be treated immediately with antibiotics. The secret to preventing further infections if you are a chronic sufferer is to take cranberry extract and/or Dmannose nightly as a prophylactic on the last day of your antibiotic course. This must be ongoing to remain clear of infections. Both have many other health benefits. Any established bladder infection should be treated immediately with antibiotics. The secret to preventing further infections if you are a chronic sufferer is to take cranberry extract and/or Dmannose nightly as a prophylactic on the last day of your antibiotic course. This must be ongoing to remain clear of infections. Both have many other health benefits.

]]> By: Bahati http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-110975 Bahati Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:13:53 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-110975 Emily and Ali- please see a doctor before any of your symptoms get worse! You will get the help you need from them. Cystitis: possible cure It's me again: I have now tried De Witt's Kidney and Bladder pills and they stopped the tingling from becoming a full blown infection!! I started on them at the first sign of the tingling and took them for 5-6 days. Pills are blue and turn your pee green/blue. The two main ingredients are Dry Buchu Extract and Bearberry Extract. If you cannot get De Witt's where you live, try going to a herbalist who will definitely have the 2 herbs mentioned. Live in London? There is a great Herbal Poly Clinic attached to Westminster University. They should have these herbs there. http://www.westminster.ac.uk/schools/science/polyclinic I got De Witt's from South Africa and have stocked up. I really hope that this is the cure once and for all! So pleased to be off antibiotics! Check out De Witt's here: http://plantswisdom.blogspot.com/2011/10/cystitis-herbal-and-natural-helpers.html Speedy recovery. Emily and Ali- please see a doctor before any of your symptoms get worse! You will get the help you need from them.

Cystitis: possible cure

It’s me again: I have now tried De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder pills and they stopped the tingling from becoming a full blown infection!! I started on them at the first sign of the tingling and took them for 5-6 days. Pills are blue and turn your pee green/blue.
The two main ingredients are Dry Buchu Extract and Bearberry Extract.
If you cannot get De Witt’s where you live, try going to a herbalist who will definitely have the 2 herbs mentioned.

Live in London? There is a great Herbal Poly Clinic attached to Westminster University. They should have these herbs there.
http://www.westminster.ac.uk/schools/science/polyclinic

I got De Witt’s from South Africa and have stocked up.
I really hope that this is the cure once and for all! So pleased to be off antibiotics!
Check out De Witt’s here: http://plantswisdom.blogspot.com/2011/10/cystitis-herbal-and-natural-helpers.html

Speedy recovery.

]]> By: Ali17 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-109819 Ali17 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:21:57 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-109819 I have drops from my penis after urine,I suffered from constipation also.I think my pennis becomes weak please guide me. I have drops from my penis after urine,I suffered from constipation also.I think my pennis becomes weak please guide me.

]]> By: Carolyn http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-109103 Carolyn Sun, 09 Oct 2011 03:50:56 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-109103 I have had UTI infections since I was in my 20s (I am in my 50s). It started after I started on Birth Control Pills. I was on one round of whatever antibiotic the doctor was pushing at the time, over and over. Of course since anitbiotics kill both good and bad bacteria, and seldom really do the job of killing ALL the bad, I recurred constantly for almost 20 years!!! I had a several year break only after I finally stopped breast-feeding my son and all the hormones subsided in my body. Just like magic, no more UTIs. Now, I am starting menopause and guess what, they are back. I went to the doctor and like a mindless lemming, he just prescribed Cipro even though I told him my entire history :0 I also have a unique skin reaction to bug bites that always turn to infections and skars that look like cigar burns. This only started happening after I was off the antibiotics for a while. Interesting, when I was on this dose recently, my skin started healing. Hmmm, something else is going on inside. As expected, I felt the beginnings of a recurrance of the bladder infection. Well, I had luckily done some research and purchased some D-Mannose. It is helping for sure. After I feel safely ok, I may try the lemon juice for prevention. I am also on a probiotic. I think this is only the beginning. I think it is all about healing the gut and perhaps the PH will return to normal without forcing it. Has anyone tried the GAPS diet and had UTI problems clear up as a side benefit? I'm wondering if all the other home remedies suggested work because they affect the PH levels of the urine? Any thoughts? I have had UTI infections since I was in my 20s (I am in my 50s). It started after I started on Birth Control Pills. I was on one round of whatever antibiotic the doctor was pushing at the time, over and over. Of course since anitbiotics kill both good and bad bacteria, and seldom really do the job of killing ALL the bad, I recurred constantly for almost 20 years!!! I had a several year break only after I finally stopped breast-feeding my son and all the hormones subsided in my body. Just like magic, no more UTIs. Now, I am starting menopause and guess what, they are back. I went to the doctor and like a mindless lemming, he just prescribed Cipro even though I told him my entire history :0 I also have a unique skin reaction to bug bites that always turn to infections and skars that look like cigar burns. This only started happening after I was off the antibiotics for a while. Interesting, when I was on this dose recently, my skin started healing. Hmmm, something else is going on inside. As expected, I felt the beginnings of a recurrance of the bladder infection. Well, I had luckily done some research and purchased some D-Mannose. It is helping for sure. After I feel safely ok, I may try the lemon juice for prevention. I am also on a probiotic. I think this is only the beginning. I think it is all about healing the gut and perhaps the PH will return to normal without forcing it. Has anyone tried the GAPS diet and had UTI problems clear up as a side benefit? I’m wondering if all the other home remedies suggested work because they affect the PH levels of the urine? Any thoughts?

]]> By: Emily http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-108373 Emily Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:57:01 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-108373 I'm 14 years old and I'm peeing blood... I don't want to go to my mom and defently not to a Doctor ( I'm afraid of them) any help??? I'm scared!!! What do I dothat no one will notice?? I’m 14 years old and I’m peeing blood… I don’t want to go to my mom and defently not to a Doctor ( I’m afraid of them) any help??? I’m scared!!! What do I dothat no one will notice??

]]> By: Katie http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/bladder-infection.html/comment-page-2#comment-103131 Katie Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:48:14 +0000 http://www.grandmashomeremedies.com/?p=93#comment-103131 I developed a uti a couple days ago. Went out last night and got cranberry pomegranite cherry juice and mixed it with some water. Symptoms got better after the first glass was in me. I developed a uti a couple days ago. Went out last night and got cranberry pomegranite cherry juice and mixed it with some water. Symptoms got better after the first glass was in me.

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