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Regarding AZO for UTIs

LilacTree — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:44:47 GMT

I do use AZO as soon as a UTI starts and also find it very helpful. It is like the old fashioned pyridium and does work fast. However, it doesn't cure the UTI, just lessens the symptoms, as has been said.

The first med the doc put me on was macrobid, two a day for seven days. I got really sick after the fourth capsule and called the doc. However, it seemed as though the UTI was gone. But not two weeks later it came back. She then gave me bactrim and that has seemed to work, but I don't trust it not to come back.

Yesterday her office called me and said the labs finally came back from the first UTI and she thinks I am on the wrong kind of bactrim. Now I wait and see if it comes back again. If it does, I'll probably have to provide another sample and in the meantime take AZO until she finds out what kind of bacteria I keep getting.

I've always had UTIs, but they have never been so hard to diagnose and cure before. I attribute it to my age and minimal immune response.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

Trinity11 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:50:02 GMT

Hi, I needed to take prophylactic antibiotics at 3 months at a time. It really helped because I was getting frequent infections with klebsiella pneumonia. Like yourself, I think it is a weakened immune system.

Happy Belated Birthday!!! Hope after you feel a little better you and your girls can celebrate.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

LilacTree — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:58:34 GMT

@Trinity11 wrote:
Hi, I needed to take prophylactic antibiotics at 3 months at a time. It really helped because I was getting frequent infections with klebsiella pneumonia. Like yourself, I think it is a weakened immune system.

Happy Belated Birthday!!! Hope after you feel a little better you and your girls can celebrate.

@Trinity11

My LBI daughter (the one who got flooded out last night by the nor'easter) . . . anyway, her teenage daughter was treated as you indicated you were. Smaller doses every day for several months. She has been fine since, but then she is 17 and healthy otherwise. I would be willing to try that.

Thanks for the HB wishes!! I'm not looking forward to the next one, LOL.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

katte — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:59:02 GMT

@LilacTree Hi - I can relate to UTIs, since I've had my share too. I came down with one yesterday. I went to the doctor and he put me on Cipro. I like you have got sick from Macrobid in the past. I have never heard of AZO. I am waiting to hear the results of the culture to see what kind of bacteria has caused the infection this time. I hope I don't have to change medications.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

Trinity11 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:02:39 GMT

@LilacTree wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
Hi, I needed to take prophylactic antibiotics at 3 months at a time. It really helped because I was getting frequent infections with klebsiella pneumonia. Like yourself, I think it is a weakened immune system.

Happy Belated Birthday!!! Hope after you feel a little better you and your girls can celebrate.
@Trinity11
My LBI daughter (the one who got flooded out last night by the nor'easter) . . . anyway, her teenage daughter was treated as you indicated you were. Smaller doses every day for several months. She has been fine since, but then she is 17 and healthy otherwise. I would be willing to try that.

Thanks for the HB wishes!! I'm not looking forward to the next one, LOL.

Really sorry she was flooded out. It was very bad here and I worried about losing heat.

I think the RA affects our immune system...we just need to take it day by day.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

MercysMom — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:10:19 GMT

I get them frequently too. The last one I had took 3 rounds of antibiotic to get rid of. I can't take Bactrim. I had a bad reaction to it once. They are very frustrating!

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

Gsmom — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:14:06 GMT

Hi @liliactree

have you tried D- mannose? It's available at most healthfood stores . It is used in third world countries where antibiotics are unavailable and too costly . It's a natural remedy and works as a preventative as well as a treatment . I have had great success using it .

Look it up there's a lot of information out there on it .

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

LilacTree — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:16:12 GMT

@Trinity11 wrote:
@LilacTree wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
Hi, I needed to take prophylactic antibiotics at 3 months at a time. It really helped because I was getting frequent infections with klebsiella pneumonia. Like yourself, I think it is a weakened immune system.

Happy Belated Birthday!!! Hope after you feel a little better you and your girls can celebrate.
@Trinity11
My LBI daughter (the one who got flooded out last night by the nor'easter) . . . anyway, her teenage daughter was treated as you indicated you were. Smaller doses every day for several months. She has been fine since, but then she is 17 and healthy otherwise. I would be willing to try that.

Thanks for the HB wishes!! I'm not looking forward to the next one, LOL.
Really sorry she was flooded out. It was very bad here and I worried about losing heat.

I think the RA affects our immune system...we just need to take it day by day.:womanhappy:

@Trinity11

Oh, no doubt about that. That's it's main objective . . . to just destroy all of our systems, inside and out, and also invite other immune diseases to play with. I have at least five. Even though the pain is continuous (except when I'm in bed) the symptom that is most frustrating is the constant fatigue. I don't have good days and bad days, every day is the same.

If my back goes out, that makes it a bad day, or these infections, or digestive system issues, all of which "add to" not replace. I have so much empathy for you and anyone else who has this frustrating disease.

As far as the storm, my daughter is going to send me photos of the street in front of her apartment. I truly don't know how much longer she is going to be able to live there.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

LilacTree — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:18:09 GMT

@Gsmom wrote:
@Hi @liliactree
have you tried D- mannose? It's available at most healthfood stores . It is used in third world countries where antibiotics are unavailable and too costly . It's a natural remedy and works as a preventative as well as a treatment . I have had great success using it .
Look it up there's a lot of information out there on it .

@Gsmom

I will! Thanks!

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

LilacTree — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:25:04 GMT

@katte wrote:
@LilacTree Hi - I can relate to UTIs, since I've had my share too. I came down with one yesterday. I went to the doctor and he put me on Cipro. I like you have got sick from Macrobid in the past. I have never heard of AZO. I am waiting to hear the results of the culture to see what kind of bacteria has caused the infection this time. I hope I don't have to change medications.

@katte

The only thing about AZO is, like pyridium, it stains and there's no way to get the stain out, so one has to be very careful in the bathroom when on it. If you don't already, use protective pads, or the AZO will stain (and ruin) all of your underwear.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

Linmo — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:26:07 GMT

@Gsmom wrote:
@Hi @liliactree
have you tried D- mannose? It's available at most healthfood stores . It is used in third world countries where antibiotics are unavailable and too costly . It's a natural remedy and works as a preventative as well as a treatment . I have had great success using it .
Look it up there's a lot of information out there on it .

@LilacTree I totally agree with @Gsmom that you should look into D-mannose. I had occasional UTIs as a child and after menopause, they became recurrent. Often they would start on the weekend and I'd have to wait until Monday to see the doctor and get relief. AZO does work great for temporary relief, but it does not cure the infection. I ordered D-mannose from Amazon and started taking it twice a day. It cured the UTI that I had when I first started on it, and I haven't had another one since. It is basically sugar that passes though the body and the bacteria clings to it as it is expelled from the urinary tract.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

Trinity11 — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:58:21 GMT

@LilacTree wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
@LilacTree wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
Hi, I needed to take prophylactic antibiotics at 3 months at a time. It really helped because I was getting frequent infections with klebsiella pneumonia. Like yourself, I think it is a weakened immune system.

Happy Belated Birthday!!! Hope after you feel a little better you and your girls can celebrate.
@Trinity11
My LBI daughter (the one who got flooded out last night by the nor'easter) . . . anyway, her teenage daughter was treated as you indicated you were. Smaller doses every day for several months. She has been fine since, but then she is 17 and healthy otherwise. I would be willing to try that.

Thanks for the HB wishes!! I'm not looking forward to the next one, LOL.
Really sorry she was flooded out. It was very bad here and I worried about losing heat.

I think the RA affects our immune system...we just need to take it day by day.:womanhappy:
@Trinity11

Oh, no doubt about that. That's it's main objective . . . to just destroy all of our systems, inside and out, and also invite other immune diseases to play with. I have at least five. Even though the pain is continuous (except when I'm in bed) the symptom that is most frustrating is the constant fatigue. I don't have good days and bad days, every day is the same.

If my back goes out, that makes it a bad day, or these infections, or digestive system issues, all of which "add to" not replace. I have so much empathy for you and anyone else who has this frustrating disease.

As far as the storm, my daughter is going to send me photos of the street in front of her apartment. I truly don't know how much longer she is going to be able to live there.

@LilacTree I take a biologic which relieves a lot of the pain. Like yourself I have other auto-immune issues but the drugs for them do help. I know about the side effects but quality of life means more to me than length. I also have gastroparesis but with meds and diet, I manage. I have nights I cannot sleep but I have found some good tv shows to get my mind off it all. Don't think I don't get my days...I just try my best and force myself to exercise (Walking) and my husband helps me a lot with the house and he keeps up my morale.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

LilacTree — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 21:32:23 GMT

@Linmo wrote:
@Gsmom wrote:
@Hi @liliactree
have you tried D- mannose? It's available at most healthfood stores . It is used in third world countries where antibiotics are unavailable and too costly . It's a natural remedy and works as a preventative as well as a treatment . I have had great success using it .
Look it up there's a lot of information out there on it .
@LilacTree I totally agree with @Gsmom that you should look into D-mannose. I had occasional UTIs as a child and after menopause, they became recurrent. Often they would start on the weekend and I'd have to wait until Monday to see the doctor and get relief. AZO does work great for temporary relief, but it does not cure the infection. I ordered D-mannose from Amazon and started taking it twice a day. It cured the UTI that I had when I first started on it, and I haven't had another one since. It is basically sugar that passes though the body and the bacteria clings to it as it is expelled from the urinary tract.

@Linmo

Wow, I'll see if I can find it.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

esmeraldagooch — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:11:52 GMT

I use D'Mannose. It works fast and unless you have an infection requiring antibiotics it will take care of it.

The bacteria that causes cystitis and bladder infections have finger-like projections on their surface which manage to attach to the bladder lining causing irritation. D-Mannose is able to rid the bladder of these bacteria because when the urine is saturated with D-mannose, bacteria are preferentially attracted to the D-mannose, over and above your bladder lining. Once they have formed a complex, the bacteria are then passes out with the D-mannose in the urine.

It comes in loose powder you mix into water or you can buy it in filled capsules. It is a derivative of sugar but will not harm diabetics.

It is fine for long term use with no repercussions. Children to the elderly, even pets now as vets are finding how well it works.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

ILTH — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:33:42 GMT

My experience/recommendation:

Natural Factors CranRich
or
Andrew Lessman Cranberry Benefits

One pill in AM, one pill in PM; every day (not just when you feel a UTI attack coming on); for the rest of your life, like brushing your teeth

D-mannose (which is the derivative of cranberry) was not effective for me or my friends who suffer. These pills work for us. It could take a couple of days to feel the effects.

The cranberry extract prevents the bacteria adhering to the cells lining the urinary tract. If you already have a UTI, take your prescribed antibiotics and the pills at the same time and continue with the pills forever. This should prevent future infections. Obviously, ask you doctor about any contraindications for you.

ETA: @esmeraldagooch

You explained how it works as I was typing, apparently.

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” -- George Orwell, 1984

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

sophiamarie — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 22:44:53 GMT

AZO also has a line of UTI supplements - gummies, caplets, etc.... I have a sample of the "gummies" and a couple of bottles of cranberry juice. I should take them

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

waterlily — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:13:47 GMT

Azo products made my blood pressure shoot sky high. Please be careful if you're prone to high BP.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

LilacTree — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:15:58 GMT

@waterlily wrote:
Azo products made my blood pressure shoot sky high. Please be careful if you're prone to high BP.

@waterlily

Thanks for the heads up. I do not have HBP, but this is good to know.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

LilacTree — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:20:34 GMT

@Trinity11 wrote:
@LilacTree wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
@LilacTree wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
Hi, I needed to take prophylactic antibiotics at 3 months at a time. It really helped because I was getting frequent infections with klebsiella pneumonia. Like yourself, I think it is a weakened immune system.

Happy Belated Birthday!!! Hope after you feel a little better you and your girls can celebrate.
@Trinity11
My LBI daughter (the one who got flooded out last night by the nor'easter) . . . anyway, her teenage daughter was treated as you indicated you were. Smaller doses every day for several months. She has been fine since, but then she is 17 and healthy otherwise. I would be willing to try that.

Thanks for the HB wishes!! I'm not looking forward to the next one, LOL.
Really sorry she was flooded out. It was very bad here and I worried about losing heat.

I think the RA affects our immune system...we just need to take it day by day.:womanhappy:
@Trinity11

Oh, no doubt about that. That's it's main objective . . . to just destroy all of our systems, inside and out, and also invite other immune diseases to play with. I have at least five. Even though the pain is continuous (except when I'm in bed) the symptom that is most frustrating is the constant fatigue. I don't have good days and bad days, every day is the same.

If my back goes out, that makes it a bad day, or these infections, or digestive system issues, all of which "add to" not replace. I have so much empathy for you and anyone else who has this frustrating disease.

As far as the storm, my daughter is going to send me photos of the street in front of her apartment. I truly don't know how much longer she is going to be able to live there.

@LilacTree I take a biologic which relieves a lot of the pain. Like yourself I have other auto-immune issues but the drugs for them do help. I know about the side effects but quality of life means more to me than length. I also have gastroparesis but with meds and diet, I manage. I have nights I cannot sleep but I have found some good tv shows to get my mind off it all. Don't think I don't get my days...I just try my best and force myself to exercise (Walking) and my husband helps me a lot with the house and he keeps up my morale.

@Trinity11

My cellophane back nixes the walking. That's from the osteoporosis. Sometimes I can get to the mailbox (down the block) with my Rollator (walker).

I'm happy for you Trinity.

Re: Regarding AZO for UTIs

happy32 — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 04:23:12 GMT

Another vote for Andrew Lessman's Cranberry Vitamins. I was getting UTI's every few months and taking these daily has finally stopped them (haven't had one in years). Like a previous person posted, you take these daily to prevent them, not just when you have an infection.