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D-Mannose BRAND recommendation?

pupwhipped — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:28:40 GMT

For those of you who use D-Mannose for bladder health, do you have a particular brand you like and could recommend? Anything I should look for to be included with the D-Mannose...or even not be included in it? I very much appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!!!

pup

Re: D-Mannose BRAND recommendation?

feline groovy — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:16:39 GMT

My fave is NOW Foods 500 mg. capsules.

No other main ingredient, which is important to me.

I take 3 everyday, in the morning with breakfast.

I like this brand for other supplements, too.

Re: D-Mannose BRAND recommendation?

granddi — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:44:16 GMT

Diabetics use with caution

Does D mannose raise blood sugar?

Structurally, D-mannose is similar to glucose, but it’s absorbed at a slower rate in the gastrointestinal tract. It has a lower glycemic index than glucose, as after it’s consumed it needs to be converted into fructose and then glucose, thereby reducing the insulin response and impact on your blood sugar levels.

D-Mannose: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

www.verywellhealth.com/d-mannose-for-bladder-health-89443

Re: D-Mannose BRAND recommendation?

Shelbelle — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:26:04 GMT

Have you tried a cranberry supplement, one that it very potent, works well for me.

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tsavorite — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:20:57 GMT

I purchased this one from Amazon based on reviews and ingredients. I have NOT started taking it yet as I just got over a very bad UTI infection and didn't want to add anything new in yet until all symptoms are gone and my culture comes back negative next week.

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Snowpuppy — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 18:46:31 GMT

I'm considering D Mannose, too.

Any thoughts on taking this vs taking a simple dried cranberry supplement?

I think Lessman has jumped on this bandwagon and his has both?

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pupwhipped — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:21:15 GMT

@tsavorite wrote:

I purchased this one from Amazon based on reviews and ingredients. I have NOT started taking it yet as I just got over a very bad UTI infection and didn't want to add anything new in yet until all symptoms are gone and my culture comes back negative next week.

@tsavorite, just curious how you're doing and if you've started D-Mannose or anything else. We're in the same boat as I'm trying to get over a very painful UTI that took well over two months to even get diagnosed! I took Macrobid for one week and have now been off of it for almost a week. I'm definitely better but still not quite right. I've seen my PCP and then a gynecologist over the last two months with the gyn ultimately treating me for the UTI. I'm seeing a urologist but can't get in till May 26th. I've been looking at the D-Mannose but also seriously thinking of ordering the Theracran One Cranberry supplement from Amazon. Wondering how you have progressed and what supplements or other things you are using for prevention, etc. Thanks for any help. Hope you are feeling better!

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tsavorite — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:47:44 GMT

@pupwhipped Hello! I have been struggling along slowly. I had a UTI back in March and went thur 4 different antibiotics to finally be rid of it. My Urine culture came back a few days ago for the 1st time as normal.

But with that said I am not "normal" feeling in that area. I did see a urologist in the meantime as while on the 4th antibiotic (Cipro) I was having urgency and burning still...only had one day left at that time and was feeling very scared. They did a dip stick test in office and it was negative but the culture is the real for sure test. My PCP did that for me this past Tuesday to be sure even though I have mild urethra burning still.

I have never experienced something like this before and it turned my life upside down. Very uncomfortable to say the least.

The Urologist put me on a topical estrogen cream....told me what I was experiencing can be caused from meno also. Once I stopped the antibiotics things got abit better but again not back to normal.

I think this infection may have triggered a more deeper reaction....destroyed the inner lining of the urethra. I have since removed several things from my diets (coffee only drank one per day) and only drink water. I did start drinking one cup of Marshmallow Root Tea....supposed to help with this. Many with IC use it and I think these symptoms I have may be that....I hope not but most say they feel like they still have a UTI if they have it.

I did not start taking the supplement I purchased....as it does have cranberry and while that's fine for typical UTI it is not something those with IC take as it can be acidic.

I did alot of reading about the estrogen cream and all the benefits for the bladder and preventing UTI's as I get older. It keeps the PH balance correct which makes infections like this less likely and many many other great benefits for the bladder. I plan on staying on this forever.

Sorry this got long....it might be TMI for you LOL! I am better today then yesterday but I really watch my diet closely and only drink water & the marshmallow tea for now. I plan on doing only this and perhaps trying the aloe vera supplements many take for this condition.

Hope you are doing better and thanks for asking!

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pupwhipped — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 18:02:31 GMT

@tsavorite, thanks so very much for your reply. I think it does help to share about these things and, as they say, "misery loves company." HA! My situation sounds similar to yours in a lot of ways. I've always had what I called overactive bladder but then I also drink all the wrong things and have a hard time giving them up. I'm bad. But back in Feb. I just had lots of internal burning...couldn't even tell if it was female issues or my bladder as I didn't really have burning when going to the bathroom. It just burned inside constantly and I had to urinate often and never felt much relief after voiding. My original urine culture at the end of Feb. at my PCP's office showed 5000-10,000 bacteria and that supposedly is not considered clinically significant. At my request, I started vaginal estrogen cream back then hoping it would help. Was on it five weeks and things just weren't better. I then had incredible luck and got into see a gynecologist. You have to wait forever for appointments with specialists these days! Urine culture there showed 10,000 to 50,000 of enterococcus faecalis bacteria so I was started on Microban. It has definitely helped but I'm still not normal either. I will likely ask for another urine culture to see where we are now eight days after finishing the antibiotic. Oh, and I was told to continue with the estrogen by the gyn. Looking forward to and dreading seeing the urologist on May 26th. I'm afraid my problem may well be IC, too. Question, did your urologist do a bladder scope at your appointment? I think mine will as when I saw him seven years ago for frequent urination he did so. Oh boy...can't wait!

Now, as you can see, I am the Queen of overshare and TMI. Ha! But I do think it helps us all to not feel so alone with our health issues. And we can learn a lot, too, from each other. Thanks and hoping our bladder woes will soon be in the rear view mirror!

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tsavorite — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:51:04 GMT

@pupwhipped Oh boy we do have alot in common LOL! My 1st visit with the urologist was a "squeeze" me in between appt. She ordered a ultrasound and to schedule a scope which they said is done in office. I have never been up for that one....and according to the American Association of Urology they do not need to do this scope to diagnosis IC. Since I am so uncomfortable right there...I just can't imagine having it done. I will most likely do the ultrasound and IF there is something found on that perhaps I will do the other. Doubtful even then. I am TERRIFIED of that and it carries risks like infection...frequency....burning pain afterward. I am trying to heal up the inner lining of that area using what I found out online instead. I am seeing improvements but I suspect it will take a few months. I plan on staying on this strict diet and of course no coffee even the low acid kind. It's not worth it and I just want things to feel like they did prior to this infection.

Looked mine up it is called Escherichia coli &Enterococcus faecalis.....10,000 - 100,000....urologist just said I had a severe infection. 2 different bacteria....never had anything like that before. I swear it has really torn me up plus all the antibiotics I took and I stupidly drank my 1 cup of coffee during it all not realizing I probably was making the lining inside even more inflamed.

I too have had the OAB symptoms and I get up 2 or 3 times per night to go also. Long ago I was taking some meds for another health reason and they can make matters worse so I stopped those and stopped drinking any pop. That helped but never truly works for at night. I am hopeful that over time the estrogen cream or perhaps the Estring which can be worn for 3 months would be a better fix for this and everything else from what I am reading. I plan on bringing it up with my gyno next time I am in or sooner.

It is nice to share more details with someone else going thur something so similar....now I don't feel bad about my 1st post back scaring you off LOL I am a over share kind of person thinking it might help some how like posts on forums about IC have helped me understand possibly what's going on. It is good for the soul.

I want this to be in the "rear view mirror" for us big time....praying for both of us.

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pupwhipped — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 21:29:39 GMT

Thanks again, @tsavorite. We will both keep plugging away and hopefully things will settle down. I know with how very long this has been going on for me it makes sense it will take time to heal....I hope. I won't go on and on but just want to add a couple more things. I don't want you to think "I wish she would just leave me alone." Ha!

I have had two of the bladder scopes done in office...one like thirty years ago and one seven years ago. I was scared as I had heard some real horror stories but neither one of them bothered me at all. BUT! This time with the pain I already have I am concerned it won't go so well. 😱 Oh, but I do remember there is some intense pain when you first void after the procedure but it goes away pretty quickly. I will definitely discuss the diagnostic value of it thoroughly with the urologist before he comes at me with that thing. LOL! I'm to the age I can easily balk whereas I once just went along with whatever they said to do.

Keep me posted on your progress and I will try to do the same. People who've not had this don't know how crazy it can make you! I was going even more crazy when I felt like no one could figure out what was wrong and help me. At the risk of really oversharing, there were two different times I had to get cold rags and apply as I didn't know what else to do for the burning. Crazy, I tell ya! 🤪

All the best to you, @tsavorite! Thanks again.

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tsavorite — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 21:50:18 GMT

@pupwhipped LOL oh YES I know all about the cool packs from my fridge to use there! They say to treat inflammation with cold so why not! Heat would be out of the question.

Ya that scope right now is a no go....I did do another awful test with a different Urologist about 10yrs back for the OAB symptoms...they were checking to see what you could hold and void correctly. I remember almost screaming in pain when I went on the second time insertion of that catheter hook up. And yep this one wanted to do the scope next and I NEVER went back to see her.

I will post to you any updates.....I appreciate you listening and we can encourage each other down this path to healing!

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Growing — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:11:36 GMT

Look in Ellura brand of cranberry extract that is research based to work. They also sell D-Mannose I believe. The sugar in D-Mannose gives me a headache. My urologist recommended Ellura brand.

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Growing — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:22:17 GMT

also, get on a very good probiotic especially one for colon health. I take two different brands now, the Phillips colon health one is by my urologist recommendation. I still take the one I normally take. The problem with antibiotics is they strip the intestines of the good bacteria and the bad. I am having what feels like another UTI again and go to the PCP this afternoon. I have more than pain and frequency, I get nauseous and sweaty and just sick feeling. My bacteria counts have all been bad bacteria which take the heavy gun antibiotics which take double does of probiotics to keep from total dumping, if you get my drift. Gynourologist has no openings until tomorrow but I feel sick like I do besides the pain. So I am going to my PCP today, I am angry that the urogynocologist said we can take you if you call before noon with a UTI and this started to be bad late yesterday afternoon. I was kinda clueless at first as it has been many months since the last. I should have known. I do take the urinary pain meds OTC stuff. I am kinda upset as none of the tests showed anything wrong. My bladder was fine in the scoping testing and I am empting it and my female parts just needed the bit of estrogen cream as you all mentioned. I was taking the Ellura and then got an upset stomach from stress and stopped and then totally forgot. Mine started right after my covid vaccines and I make a VAERS report and have had the CDC contact me several times. I don't know that is going on. One doctor told me blood in the urine is on many VAERS reports so don't get a booster. No one knows but doctors tell me just wait. Sorry to vent to you all.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 03 May 2022 21:12:42 GMT

I cannot take D-Mannose. It doesn't agree with my stomach.

I suffer from recurring UTI's and regular Cranberry supplements don't work for me either. I found that taking a product that contains Proanthocyanidins is what works for me.

I have taken Cran-Cap in the past, UTI Don't Think So from Love Wellness and recently switched to Member's Mark Cranberry capsules from Sam's Club that contain the necessary 36mg of procran.

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Growing — Sat, 07 May 2022 21:18:32 GMT

I just got another UTI, it has been six months since the last. I am very upset. On an antibiotic and the bacteria was E. Coli this time. I took the two capsules of Ellura as soon as I knew this was a UTI and boy, it seemed to burn and I started peeing with blood. But... it could also be that I waited to get to the doctor because I was busy and it didn't click in what my symptoms were pointing to. I get so sick from these. Am better today. I also purchsed some PH testing strips to try to periodically check my urine. If I had these on last Sunday, I would have gotten to the doctor when the first tiny twinge of pain happened and then went away. And the worst thing perhaps is my gyno-urologist who swore they would always get someone in for an appointment that day with a UTI if you call before noon, well they had no one to see me the day I called. I could wait another day and see the PA. No problem seeing the PA but the pain was so awful and it had been raging two days by then, slowing creeping up. Saw my PCP's NP instead and she was great. Told me glad I didn't wait another day, I could infect my kidneys. I was so sick...

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pupwhipped — Sun, 08 May 2022 18:41:14 GMT

@Growing, I am so sorry you are having this painful UTI. Hope the antibiotics will clear it up completely. I know with what I've been going through for the last three months it can become very debilitating. I am going to look into all the products mentioned here by you and others including the Ellura. I am doing better but still not quite right, so to speak. I won't see the urologist till the end of the month but I did go in last week and have a repeat urine culture at my gyn's office. It came back clear. The only supplement I am taking currently is the AZO Complete Women's Balance probiotic. Thought I would wait just a little longer to see what the urologist might recommend for bladder health as far as D-Mannose, Cranberry, etc. But who knows...all he might say is drink more water. HA!

Hope you continue to feel better!

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tsavorite — Mon, 09 May 2022 22:01:05 GMT

@pupwhipped @Growing ...I hope you are feeling somewhat better and it is so nice to be able to chat with you ladies about this. I am struggling along but my symptoms seem to be helped by drinking that marshmallow root tea each day. It truly helps with the urgency and the burning I have in my urethra. I am sure the estrogen cream is another factor helping also.

I have been reading alot over at the IC Network and Inspire IC group. So much good helpful information and I am getting more concerned that I actually do have IC. Or this last horrible UTI that took 4 different antibiotics to get rid of absolutely burned my inner lining and needs time to recover.

I am working out a "system" that I hope will help with this. But from what I have read cranberry truly is not a good idea with IC...it's to acidic. So I won't be taking that product I bought from Amazon (mentioned earlier in the topic here) I just can't risk a step backwards.

I did look at other products for this condition....CystoRenew, CystoProtek, BladderEase and so on. I had on hand some of the ingredients so I just ordered a few others to make my own which would be close to CystoRenew. I will try this out and see how I do instead along with the daily MMRT. I am hoping and praying that going slowly here and not getting another UTI of course my insides just might heal up. I won't be doing anything that could bring on a UTI LOL! For me no intimacy. I don't feel "normal" but somewhat improved. I suspect this MMRT is soothing and numbing the inside and hoping it just heals up.

My spouse is having surgery this week and I will wait to reschedule my ultrasound test for another few weeks. Still not sold on that cytoscopy. I am too concerned that it will inflame the tissue all over again and set me back....heck possibly worse. Also after reading about the drugs used for this like Elmiron I am not looking as that as a option.

Sorry got long here....take care and thanks to all posting on this topic.

Re: D-Mannose BRAND recommendation?

JaniceWong2 — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:54:44 GMT

Hey

I know this is a really old thread but I just wanted to share this D Mannose brand.

It has been a total live-safer for my chronic UTI's so I really want to get it out there for anyone else struggling.