Is anyone using Uqora?

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

I keep seeing it advertised for UTI's, and I went on their website, looks like some really good reviews, but it is pricey, so just curious if anyone here has actually tried it? Thoughts? Thanks!

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

No-one has tried? just bumping this thread back up again to see if anyone has tried this. Thanks!

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@CANDLEQUEEN , I have not but I too was just looking at the website 2 days ago. LOL

I have been a long time UTI sufferer. I had heard about Ellura and as I started to look into where to buy, etc., I came across a lot of reviews on Amazon for a product called Crancap that is the same thing. I was doing really well and then right before Christmas, I got a UTI and had to be put on an antibiotic. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or not but about 2 weeks prior to me getting the UTI, I started to take a probiotic specifically made for women, from Love Wellness. I don't know if that probiotic could have interferred with the Crancap or if it is simply a coincidence. Maybe the Crancap wasn't really doing anything for me and I just hadn't gotten a UTI?

I stopped taking the probiotic and I ran out of my Crancap and instead I ordered a D-Mannose product from Amazon. I was a little concerned doing that because the last time I starting taking D-Mannose, it bothered my stomach. This time I ordered a different one and so far so good.

I'm just not convinced so I guess I will see how things go but like I said, I looked into Uqora as well but the price stopped me. Not sure I want to take the plunge if the D-Mannose works because it's a lot cheaper. I haven't restarted taking my probiotic either.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
@CANDLEQUEEN , I have not but I too was just looking at the website 2 days ago. LOL

I have been a long time UTI sufferer. I had heard about Ellura and as I started to look into where to buy, etc., I came across a lot of reviews on Amazon for a product called Crancap that is the same thing. I was doing really well and then right before Christmas, I got a UTI and had to be put on an antibiotic. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or not but about 2 weeks prior to me getting the UTI, I started to take a probiotic specifically made for women, from Love Wellness. I don't know if that probiotic could have interferred with the Crancap or if it is simply a coincidence. Maybe the Crancap wasn't really doing anything for me and I just hadn't gotten a UTI?

I stopped taking the probiotic and I ran out of my Crancap and instead I ordered a D-Mannose product from Amazon. I was a little concerned doing that because the last time I starting taking D-Mannose, it bothered my stomach. This time I ordered a different one and so far so good.

I'm just not convinced so I guess I will see how things go but like I said, I looked into Uqora as well but the price stopped me. Not sure I want to take the plunge if the D-Mannose works because it's a lot cheaper. I haven't restarted taking my probiotic either.

@Lipstickdiva Well I took the plunge and ordered from Uqora, have not received yet, but will definitely post once I have tried it for a while! I too, take D-Mannoose from Amazon, and it doesn't bother me at all......I also take a cranberry pill from Andrew Lessman, but will stop both while trying Uqora!

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

I am also a sufferrer of UTIs and an Ellura user and always looking for something cheaper though afraid to switch. I looked up comparisons on treatments and found this article explaiining the difference between D-Mannose and cranberry. This is from "Review: Pac 36 supplements: Ellura, UTIVA or Theracran for UTI?" Uquora isn't included but maybe one of those is an equal comparison. Anyway, I found it an interesting read.

"#3 Is D-Mannose Better Than Cranberry For UTI Prevention?

When considering PAC cranberry products for UTI versus D-Mannose for UTI, it’s important to understand how both supplements work.

UTI starts because pathogenic bacteria (in most cases, E.coli) attach to the bladder lining in the way that it is impossible to simply pee them out.

E.coli can attach to the bladder through 2 different types of pili or “finger-like” projections called P-pili or type 1 pili. Think about pili as tiny tentacles that bacteria use to attach to your bladder lining.

P-pili is more virulent because it tends to cause kidney infections (p for pyelonephritis) while type 1 is less virulent and only causes bladder infections.

D-mannose actually attaches (or binds) to the type 1 pili so the E. coli is flushed out with the D-mannose. So, basically, E. coli grabs on to D-Mannose instead of the naturally occurring mannose on your bladder wall. And, since their “hands” are full of D-Mannose, they lose the ability to attach to the bladder lining.

On the other hand, cranberry blocks both type 1 and P-pili from attaching to the bladder wall (likely through a structural change), so the E. coli is peed out. We think that PAC-A somehow disables the tentacles of the bacteria from working and bacteria could not attach to anything anymore."

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

@CANDLEQUEEN , @Lipstickdiva , lmk how what works for you and how much it costs. I figure my Ellura monthly on autoship is about $36. Yes, expensive but saves me trips to urgent care and antibiotics...but certainly looking for something as good and cheaper.

CANDLEQUEEN · ‎03-09-2010

@Wsmom wrote:
@CANDLEQUEEN , @Lipstickdiva , lmk how what works for you and how much it costs. I figure my Ellura monthly on autoship is about $36. Yes, expensive but saves me trips to urgent care and antibiotics...but certainly looking for something as good and cheaper.

@Wsmom will post once I have had the chance to try Uqora for a while. It is very pricey, so I am hoping it works for me.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@Wsmom wrote:
@CANDLEQUEEN , @Lipstickdiva , lmk how what works for you and how much it costs. I figure my Ellura monthly on autoship is about $36. Yes, expensive but saves me trips to urgent care and antibiotics...but certainly looking for something as good and cheaper.

@Wsmom ,where do you order your Ellura? The Crancap I was taking was $60.00 for a 90 day supply so basically $20.00 a month. I wouldn't mind spending $36.00 a month if it works.

For some reason I though Ellura was a lot more per month.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@Wsmom wrote:
I am also a sufferrer of UTIs and an Ellura user and always looking for something cheaper though afraid to switch. I looked up comparisons on treatments and found this article explaiining the difference between D-Mannose and cranberry. This is from "Review: Pac 36 supplements: Ellura, UTIVA or Theracran for UTI?" Uquora isn't included but maybe one of those is an equal comparison. Anyway, I found it an interesting read.
"#3 Is D-Mannose Better Than Cranberry For UTI Prevention?
When considering PAC cranberry products for UTI versus D-Mannose for UTI, it’s important to understand how both supplements work.
UTI starts because pathogenic bacteria (in most cases, E.coli) attach to the bladder lining in the way that it is impossible to simply pee them out.
E.coli can attach to the bladder through 2 different types of pili or “finger-like” projections called P-pili or type 1 pili. Think about pili as tiny tentacles that bacteria use to attach to your bladder lining.
P-pili is more virulent because it tends to cause kidney infections (p for pyelonephritis) while type 1 is less virulent and only causes bladder infections.
D-mannose actually attaches (or binds) to the type 1 pili so the E. coli is flushed out with the D-mannose. So, basically, E. coli grabs on to D-Mannose instead of the naturally occurring mannose on your bladder wall. And, since their “hands” are full of D-Mannose, they lose the ability to attach to the bladder lining.
On the other hand, cranberry blocks both type 1 and P-pili from attaching to the bladder wall (likely through a structural change), so the E. coli is peed out. We think that PAC-A somehow disables the tentacles of the bacteria from working and bacteria could not attach to anything anymore."

@Wsmom , I cannot stop laughing. I read this as tiny testicles and was like what? ROFLOL

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
@Wsmom wrote:
@CANDLEQUEEN , @Lipstickdiva , lmk how what works for you and how much it costs. I figure my Ellura monthly on autoship is about $36. Yes, expensive but saves me trips to urgent care and antibiotics...but certainly looking for something as good and cheaper.
@Wsmom ,where do you order your Ellura? The Crancap I was taking was $60.00 for a 90 day supply so basically $20.00 a month. I wouldn't mind spending $36.00 a month if it works.
ETA: I have been using it since July '19.
For some reason I though Ellura was a lot more per month.

@Lipstickdiva , I order through Ellura.com and I subscribe. It is $102 for a three-month supply.