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Bladder chronic UTI and urgency
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Apr 11, 2023 | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
I am now trying the dmannose/cranberry capsules and it seems to cause gastro problems, (extreme gas). I'm going to try it another week and hoping the gas will ease. You mentioned catherization. I saw my Uro/gyn doctor yesterday about urine urgency and not completely emptying my bladder, which keeps me in constant pain. I am so hesitate to do it for 2 reasons, doing it wrong and harming myself and most important causing a UTI. I have chronic UTIs and losing the battle, now she wants to put me on a daily long term preventive antibiotic. Any advice. I just need any experiences you may have heard about benefits/warnings that may have come your way. I understand the hesitantly one may have on this forum giving out opinions, but I am beginning to trust the more life experiences on here than having my doctor playing guess and check, not knowing the how's and why's. I trust this sight because of the compassion shown on here. Thanks for listening. Kathy
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@daphne52 when I mentioned catheterization I was referring to skilled nursing facility (nursing home) residents who had indwelling long term catheters with collection bags. These can lead to UTI. I wasn’t referring to self catheterization.
About urine retention and the inability to empty the bladder completely, there is a test to confirm this situation. I have had this test but I don’t remember what it is called. I also don’t know what the treatment is if the condition is confirmed.
It is good that you have found a new doctor that will hopefully pay attention to your problems & needs plus help you develop a plan that will relieve your pain and deal with UTI.