recurrent UTI

[mommaO30]

Any ladies out there dealing with recurrent UTIs during pregnancy? I'm 15 weeks, had a UTI 3 weeks ago and I think I have another one already. Frustrating!

Anyone who has had to deal with this, what's your story? Treatment, etc?

Thanks!

[lousie_1986]

4 days I take one of each in the morning. I've so far not had any develop further and they've all gone away in a few hours. Massive difference to before!

[lousie_1986]

I did during previous pregnancies...I used to get them badly and had to start antibiotics within a few hours or they'd get so severe I couldn't get up... I've found a combo that works now, at the first sign I take about 5 D mannose capsules (it attaches to the bad bacteria and flushes it out), plus 3 probiotics (good bacteria that reduce the colonization of bad bacteria), and 5 cranberry tablets (stops bacteria from attaching to urinary tract lining). Then every hour I drink a large glass of water, and every 3 hours I take another d mannose and cranberry. And every 6 hours I take another probiotic. I continue this for 2 days, and for another

[mommaO30]

Thanks for all the great advice ladies :)

[mommaO30]

Can you tell me what cranberry supplement you take? I'm sure they're not all created equal.
Thanks!

[Drumchic311]

Have not had any uti's yet during my pregnancy (fingers crossed) but have suffered with them my whole life. Drink 100% cranberry juice and lots of water. No coffee, soda, or sugary drinks. Try to make sure you use the restroom at least every 2 hours and definitely after sex. I have also had success with a cranberry pill I tried ( found it with the vitamins and supplements) it broke a recurring cycle I had of a uti every 5 weeks for 4 months. Obviously, as with any supplement you'll want to check this with your doctor before you try it but when I first found out I was expecting I told my doctor about my uti history And asked if I could continue to use my cranberry supplement and she told me that was fine. I hope this helps and you get some relief, UTI's are seriously annoying.

[ariyanas1mom]

Lots of water! Also, make sure you pee after sex.

[Destynee2015]

Start adding lemon to your water daily. Natural cranberry is also good, no cocktail. Yes i agree to limit your sugar intake. No sodas, fruit juices etc. Best to keep your urinary tract pure with minimal sugars.

[smydgen]

Lots of water and reduce your sugar intake. I've been told to drink exclusively water.

[Misemer89]

Cranberry juice is amazing when you have a UTI I don't know why but it works, I know a lot of people don't like it but that's what I have been using.