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D-Mannoose and UTI prevention

Posted by holly55 @holly55, Jan 1 1:00pm

I've read that taking D-Mannoose can flush toxins from bladder and kidneys. But don't take too much
Anyone have any experiences to share w this? I'm experiencing reoccurring UTIs. Was taking AZO and pumpkin for bladder support

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mamab5 | @mamab5 | Apr 10 11:32am

I would like to add that in order for cranberry supplements to be effective you need brands with I belive 36 PAC'S ac to my urologist. However, if you have kidney stones, cranberry in any form can cause you to get a specific kind of kidney stone (urologist did NOT tell me this) so I stopped taking them and can't find the bottle. I'm pretty sure it was Utiva, which is good for people with chemical sensitivities. Sorry if I got the PAC name or number wrong....going on memory .

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pegpal | @pegpal | Apr 16 10:31am
In reply to @mamab5 "Are you taking a pill or powdered form of D-Mannose? Also what brand do you use?..." + (show)
@mamab5

Are you taking a pill or powdered form of D-Mannose? Also what brand do you use? I am just starting to get recurrent UTI's in post menopause...totally out of the blue. Probably a lack of estrogen......

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You need to take the powdered form, as I learned in this forum. The pills did nothing but make me feel a little sickish.

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travelgal7 | @travelgal7 | 17 hours ago
In reply to @elaine75 "I was looking for more information on D-mannose. Specifically how much is too much. Some say..." + (show)
@elaine75

I was looking for more information on D-mannose. Specifically how much is too much. Some say too much can cause kidney damage, but they never say how much is too much. I've been taking it for awhile now to help prevent recurring UTIs. For the last six months I also take Methanamine. I'm having my first break through UTI in three months currently and am back on antibiotics. This is the longest I have been without a UTI in two years. I credit the Methanamine and my new doctor.

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What specialty, if any, is your Dr?

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