@susan82, and all...Yuck! You are going the extra mile and then some. Stuffing myself with TP would be uncomfortable and irritating. I suppose if it works for you, it's a good thing. It would be tough for me.

I have had IBS for most of my adult years, carry an extra pair of panties always and pads...for IBS and slight incontinence.
My word, what we do to live our ' normal' lives. Not fun.

I'm extremely careful as you are about preventing these infections. I saw an infection disease doc last year. He put me on Bactrim, I think, small dose, profolactily, to prevent more infections. Didn't work. Just had more problems with infections and developed problems with multiple antibiotics. No CDIFF, thankfully. But, serious reactions and problems.

I saw another doctor, Integrated Medicine...dept with massage, acupuncture, wellness counselors, nutritionist, etc. He recommended a prebiotic that has made a difference in my life. It works!

No more diarrehea or constipation. None. Until this episode hit me full force.

I also began taking a UTI supplement from Research Verified, with cranberries, other berries, etc. Yntil last week kI had no UTI! I was thrilled for several months had a normal kidney/bladder/intestine life. Months.

Then, this sent me to bed and to hospital, without symptoms. No idea what caused this. Hope to get insights when I see nephrology.

Be well...Elizabeth