I've had kidney surgeries for kidney cancers. After last surgery had uti every month for 4 years. Two sepsis hosp stay, With organ failure, as I had no symptoms.
Things I changed
1) learned the specific bacteria that was recurring
2 ) tried all the typical uti things , d-mannose etc etc did not help , including a low dose antibiotic that was hard on my kidneys
3) started testing daily at home for uti ... ordered strips thru Amazon to catch early
4) began to see pattern of
A) coming off the only anitibotic that works... and daily test showing increase in bacteria immediately
B) some symptoms I did not notice were there... ie fatigue , increase in getting up at night , increase in sugar craving but not hungry otherwise
5) I learned to advocate well... my hmo has a policy to only start you on one med if uti suspected... but it does not affect my bacteria, and then they wait till it doesn't work or three or four days for bacteria test... by then, I am literally dieing with everything shutting down from sepsis. So I am blunt , very polite, and request what works immediately , explain, I've been testing, seen increase in these symptoms and have had sepsis x's 2. Sometimes I have to push , but I always do so respectfully. I encourage reviewing my tests to see consistent bacteria results etc,
6) I did research to identify if any probiotic works on my bacteria . Found one small one group. It does not irradicate it but helps to reduce multiplication of the cells
So I find a good product of that and started it, instead of one I was using
7) Dr prescribed low dose keflex after nephrologist and urologist consulted. I emphasized my quality of life needs and willingness to test issues as needed
8) I started taking a good moringa product to increase my general immune system, along with my regular vitamins
9) I still wear loose pajama type pants with no undergarment around home. Excellent hygiene still etc
Result ...
I'm now on 100 days with no infection... an absolute miracle for me . After more then 50 infections requiring treatment since Jan 2019.
I actually slept this month a few nights for 6 hrs without having to get up to pee. After years of every two hours ... or even hourly ... it has totally made my life better
Hoping you find what works for you