Recurrent urinary tract infections were once a focal point the rest of my life revolved around. For a time, my UTI anxiety was such that I feared I would never return to what I had previously considered normal.
“When I look back at my experience with recurrent urinary tract infections, I have flashbacks of traumatic moments followed by lingering anxiety about when the next one would hit me.”
Was it possible to overcome constant UTIs and yeast infections? It took me around five years to find out that yes, I could. But to recover, I had to address a few main areas of my health.
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- How My Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Began >>>>
- Recurrent UTI: The Highlights Reel >>>>
- Diet and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections >>>>
- How Standard UTI Testing Failed Me >>>>
- Hormones, UTIs And Yeast Infections >>>>
- My Recurrent UTI Treatment Regimen >>>>
How My UTI Story Applies To You
Although I recovered from recurrent urinary tract infections to the point where I no longer had to take medication or supplements to manage my symptoms (they were completely gone), this isn’t a story about a miracle cure.
There is rarely such a thing when it comes to recurrent UTI. I promise I will provide more insight into what worked for me, but I do want to say this:
Thinking one person’s approach will work for everyone else is like saying you’ve found a single pair of jeans that fits everyone perfectly.
But before you jump to the next blog post promising a 24 hour cure, I’ll tell you why this story may apply to you. It’s about finding the root cause of your recurrent UTIs, and addressing it.
Only by addressing the root cause of frequent UTIs can you hope to break the cycle of symptoms and treatment. Breaking the cycle will likely mean sacrifices, and this is a story about permanent change for the better.
If there is one piece of advice I will freely give to other recurrent UTI sufferers, it’s that knowledge is the key to recovery.
Learn everything you can about why UTIs can become recurrent, other causes of lower urinary tract symptoms, and how your overall health can prevent you from getting well. Hopefully, my story will help.
My First UTI Gave No Hint Of The Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Ahead
If I could start this process again I would do it differently.
I had my first UTI at 23. The after-hours doctor asked, ‘Are you sure you don’t have your period?’ – clearly unaware of the danger created by patronizing a female in the midst of a UTI.
I managed to stay calm and suppress the urge to retort, ‘You think I can’t tell the difference between my period and blood coming out of my urethra??’ (But seriously, really?).
All I wanted was something to fix the pain, and for him to leave my sight immediately. He delivered in both respects.
The antibiotics worked within a few hours and I never thought about it again… Until nine years later.
As it turns out, I was really good at getting UTIs. If getting UTIs was a desirable skill, I nailed that skill for five years, with barely a break.
How My Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Began
I was going through a stressful relationship breakup, and selling my business, and was completely run down.
I was still exercising daily, and had a fairly healthy vegetarian diet, but stress took its toll.
The UTI hit me fast. The pain was just as intense as I remembered, but I didn’t panic quite as much as the first time. I knew I’d get antibiotics when I showed up at the emergency room.
Plus, I didn’t have time to think about it. Life was way too hectic for me to put extra energy towards my health.
Just as with my first UTI, the antibiotics worked and I dismissed it. But the symptoms crept back. A month later I was at a friend’s farm when it got so bad I had to make a run for the hospital.
Driving more than an hour was too much for me and I ended up squatting on the side of a dangerous road in the dark more than once.
“Recurrent urinary tract infections had officially become a part of my life, though I had no idea of this at time.”
The thing is, when it first hits you, it’s out of the blue, and you never imagine this is going to be your life now. You take antibiotics, it goes away, you’re generally healthy, so chances are it was just an anomaly.
Is It My Fault That I Keep Getting UTIs?
Even the second or third time you get a UTI it can seem like a bit of a coincidence. The words ‘recurrent urinary tract infections’ don’t really register at this stage. You figure you just haven’t been sleeping enough.
Or maybe you’ve been fighting a virus and your immune system is just having a rough time.
Denial is probably the most accurate word for this phase. I was just so certain the antibiotics would work every time. Even though they didn’t.
Selling my business and packing up my life for a move overseas was my priority, and the frequent trips to the doctor for antibiotics were more of a nuisance than cause for concern.
“I thought I was being responsible when I asked my doctor for antibiotics to take abroad with me ‘in case I got another UTI’. That optimism is almost laughable now.”
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: The Highlights Reel
A trip to the UK resulted in a UTI the day before my 30 hour flight home to Australia. Flying with a UTI was my worst nightmare.
I managed to get a single dose antibiotic from a walk-in clinic, but was still cracking sweats by the time I got to the airport.
Armed with copious amounts of water, I requested an aisle seat, and proceeded to drink fluids nonstop. I was using the bathroom every 20 minutes, like clockwork, and by the time I landed for my stopover in Hong Kong 13 hours later, I really thought I was on top of it.
How wrong I was. I boarded my flight for Sydney, and over the next 10 hours descended into fevers, chills, shakes and a little delirium.
At Sydney airport I missed my onward flight to Melbourne and broke down at the customer service desk. I barely remember stowing my bag in a locker and wandering around looking for help.
Fortunately, I was able to find the airport doctor, who prescribed antibiotics and anti-nausea pills. He assured me I needed them, and he was right. Within the next 30 minutes I was on the verge of throwing up – a new symptom of UTI for me.
I had forfeited my flight, but I didn’t care. I eventually made it home to Melbourne, a full 35 hours after the start of my journey, where I passed out for 20 hours. My body was defeated.
When UTIs Become A System For Measuring Time
“My life started to become broken into modules, based on UTIs.”
Like, ‘Which trip was that? Oh the one where I had the UTI when we were camping and I had to keep going outside in the cold to pee near that weird herd of sheep.’
Or, ‘Was that March or April? It must have been March, because I had that UTI at the same time as food poisoning and it was my sister’s birthday and I had to call her between vomiting and peeing blood.’
I know it’s gruesome, but that’s exactly what I want to illustrate. Just how recurrent urinary tract infections can become an everyday thing. Even though they hurt just as much, every single time and can be truly debilitating.
Could I Fight UTIs Without Antibiotics?
Three or four UTIs later I was living in a village in Greece. And when I say village, imagine a handful of houses on a hillside by the sea, hours from the nearest hospital.
And when I say houses, imagine a tiny, lovely, concrete box, with an outdoor bathroom beside an olive tree. It was a truly amazing experience, and I loved every minute of it – between UTIs.
I sat on the toilet in that outdoor bathroom for a few hours at a time, debating whether to take the antibiotics I had brought with me. I contemplated whether my kidneys were actually disintegrating and coming out through my urethra.
Recurrent urinary tract infections can be terrifying. But once I’d had half a dozen, I became dubious about the antibiotics. I looked for answers to questions like, ‘Can you treat a UTI without antibiotics?’
Maybe my body needed to fight this on its own to get better? Or maybe I would die in a remote village and my parents would have to expatriate my body.
Does Blood In My Urine Mean I Have A Kidney Infection?
The internet told me if there was blood in my urine, my kidneys were affected and I HAD to take antibiotics. So I took them.
I didn’t die in a little village in the middle of nowhere and I didn’t even tell my parents how close they had come to organizing an international funeral.
I was alive, but I wasn’t well.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Hindsight Tip #1:
I later discovered that blood in your urine doesn’t always mean your kidneys are involved. For many people I’ve spoken with, that’s just a typical symptom of a bladder infection. And no doctor I saw was ever concerned about my kidneys.
UTI symptoms are different for everybody, and symptoms you think are a UTI may actually be caused by something else entirely. Learn more about UTI symptoms and what causes UTIs. It pays to document all your symptoms, and discuss them with a doctor.
Recurrent UTI And Constant Yeast Infections
Frequent antibiotic use came with other side effects. The most obvious was yeast infections. Although this was a less painful experience than the UTIs, it was an even more constant companion.
Each time I took antibiotics, I would need to use over the counter antifungals. These would relieve the symptoms just long enough for the next UTI to take hold. This of course meant more antibiotics, then more antifungals.
Then more antibiotics, then more antifungals… You get the picture.
It felt as though I was never not taking something. I felt completely out of control of the state of my body. I had no confidence in its ability to find a better balance.
The antibiotics and antifungals had destroyed any semblance of a healthy microbiome in all areas, including my digestive tract.
Eventually the effectiveness of the antibiotics and antifungals lessened, and I would have just a few hours respite before the UTI and yeast infections would return.
“My UTI symptoms became constant at this point. I virtually had not a single moment where I wasn’t aware of discomfort in my urinary tract. And discomfort is mostly putting it lightly.”
I began to notice a link between digestive symptoms, yeast related symptoms and the frequency of UTI flare ups. There was hardly a moment that I felt symptom free. I’d had enough, and I decided to take what felt like drastic action.
Diet And Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
I researched Candida (yeast), and quickly cut all processed sugar, fruits and grains from my diet. I was running and swimming every day, and avoided alcohol.
My digestive symptoms subsided somewhat, but the constant yeast infections and UTIs still plagued me.
After three months in Greece it was time to move to Berlin. While packing my bags, I made sure to take those UTIs with me…
I became acquainted with the German healthcare system pretty quickly. This meant finding a doctor who was willing to give me antibiotics whenever I got a UTI, and an extra prescription so I could self-administer them next time.
He also sent my urine to a lab a number of times (I lost count). Every time we’d get the results it would show raised leukocyte (white blood cells) levels, and ‘insignificant’ levels of bacteria or ‘contamination’, but generally nothing to report.
“According to the lab, I didn’t have a UTI. According to what I knew about my own body, I did, and it would not go away.”
The one thing the lab could easily identify was an overgrowth of vaginal yeast. By this stage, my digestive symptoms had returned to 24 hour a day abdominal pain. I had this low down, solid abdominal bloating that would not subside.
So I further restricted my diet. I transitioned from vegetarian to vegan, and implemented an intermittent fasting approach.
I maintained this for the next 9 months, and slowly, my body transformed from bloated, painful and symptomatic, to lean, strong, and free of digestive issues. Yet still, the UTIs and yeast infections remained.
How Standard UTI Testing Failed Me
I started researching and bringing information to my doctor about other organisms I wanted to test my urine for. He was happy to comply. He didn’t know what else to do to help me. Significantly though, he did believe that I had an infection.
Still the results were unhelpful. Specific organisms were not found. But other signs of infection were.
By this time, I was around 3 years in. I was really starting to lose my patience and my sanity. I tried different doctors. Same deal. They did tests. And while they were also sure I had an infection, they didn’t know what was causing it.
I was completely uninformed about testing, and why it wasn’t helping me figure this out.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Hindsight Tip #2:
I’ve since learned that standard UTI testing is very inaccurate. Many studies have proven that standard urine culturing techniques fail to identify infection in at least 50% of cases.
If you have received inconclusive or negative test results despite your symptoms, or if your treatment does not seem to work as it should, inaccurate testing could be the issue.
I encourage you to learn more about this issue, so you can take control of the situation and seek better care.
There are 7 main reasons your UTI test results could be wrong, and I’ve laid all these out for you (follow the link above), along with what you can do about it.
I Refused To Accept UTIs As My Future
It’s not in my nature to learn to deal with something that I know shouldn’t be. There is no way my body is built to crumble at the first hint of sex, or fatigue, or dehydration. I’ve always been stronger than that.
I’m pretty good at knowing exactly what is happening in my body and when. I’ve accurately diagnosed myself with injuries that have taken years to show up in scans. I’m my very own body whisperer.
So when this happened, it was a virtual kick in the guts, or more specifically, the bladder.
“Getting a UTI every few weeks or months doesn’t give you much breathing room to feel human. To get things done.”
There is a constant shadow hanging over you. Restaurant and bar reconnaissance isn’t about people anymore. It’s about toilets. You learn to scope out any venue for its bathrooms. At any given moment, I could tell you where the nearest public toilet was.
I never went anywhere without a remedy in my bag. For me, that meant carrying antibiotics 24 hours a day.
Holiday planning came with underlying anxiety, and relationships – don’t even get me started on how recurrent urinary tract infections impact those.
Too late… I’m on a roll.
UTI After Sex
Sex becomes a source of anxiety. You’re constantly calculating the probability of getting a UTI each time. Talk about a buzz kill.
Then afterwards, you do your best to leave it a respectable amount of time before you jump up and head to the bathroom to flush your urinary tract. Post-sex contented snuggling is NOT a thing when you have recurrent UTIs.
I’m terrified now to think how close I came to giving up. I’m not even sure what that would have meant. UTIs forever? With each episode a little sooner than last time?
“One doctor suggested I ‘might just have irritable bladder or Interstitial Cystitis’. Such a throwaway comment, like it’s a minor nuisance or just one of those things.”
I knew that in their mind that was a life sentence, and I refused to accept it. It was a wake up call.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Hindsight Tip #3:
It’s impossible for every practitioner to stay up to date with all the research on recurrent UTIs. If you feel that your doctor is unable to help you, you should feel comfortable looking for another doctor.
If you’ve received a diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis or have been told that you are just prone to UTIs, yet you’re certain you should be able to get well, find a practitioner who can help you on that journey.
Learn about different approaches to recurrent UTI treatment, and read about one practitioner’s approach to chronic UTI and Interstitial Cystitis and more about Interstitial Cystitis testing.
I Stopped Taking Antibiotics For Recurrent UTI
I had tried every UTI home remedy I could find. Nothing helped.
I’d been fighting this for 3.5 years. Keeping my life together and keeping up appearances. I even managed to travel to the Balkans to volunteer for a few months.
Sarajevo was the turning point. I like to think of it as the final frontier.
I got a UTI that never went away. The symptoms stayed with me despite taking a longer course of two different types of strong antibiotics. These were prescribed to me as a ‘last resort.’
“Without finding out what was causing my UTI, I knew there was little chance of finding the right antibiotic and I wasn’t willing to continue taking them without being better informed.”
My body was suffering. It had become sensitive to everything.
I would get itchy daily, still had yeast infections constantly, and my contraceptive pill had ceased to control my cycle. I felt like a complete mess.
So I stopped taking antibiotics.
For me this was like taking a deep breath and jumping from a cliff into the sea, without knowing if I could really swim.
Hormones, UTIs And Yeast Infections
I also stopped taking the contraceptive pill, forever.
This is emphasized because quitting the pill felt momentous at the time. I had been on the pill since I was 16. Not for contraception then, but because I had periods so heavy I ended up severely anemic and required treatment.
Later, the pill became convenient for other reasons. I didn’t want to worry about irregular, heavy periods, but I also didn’t want to get pregnant, so the pill allowed me to live a life fairly free from those concerns.
My problems with the pill started around the same time as my recurrent urinary tract infections. The antibiotics I was taking meant my gut and vaginal flora took a serious hit. Despite being on the pill, my cycle had become unpredictable.
A gynecologist I saw suggested the pill I was on just wasn’t right for me and prescribed me another, then another. They didn’t help, and my unpredictable cycles continued.
Soon, I began suffering from skin sensitivities and itchiness that drove me crazy.
A Doctor That Helped Me Turn Things Around
By some miracle, I was given an appointment with a trainee doctor in Berlin who identified the skin symptoms as part of a bigger problem – a possible Candida overgrowth – aggravated by my frequent antibiotic use and the estrogen in my contraceptive pill.
Not only did my new doctor believe yeast may have been at the heart of these symptoms, she also suspected it was causing my urinary symptoms. Testing confirmed that Candida was an issue in both my gut and vaginal microbiomes.
She managed to convince me, by sharing her own experiences, to go off the pill. This was terrifying to me at the time. I imagined the heavy periods returning, and all that came with that, including the possibility of babies.
“But I was done making excuses for myself. I was ready to take control of my health.”
The decision to stop taking medications seemed counterintuitive, but I was ready to try a different approach.
I needn’t have worried. The process of changing my diet, and the other measures I’ve mentioned below, resulted in a super regular and almost symptom-free menstrual cycle.
UPDATE: Although I felt the need to stop using antibiotics when I was recovering, I’m not against using antibiotics and I have seen through our community that antibiotics can indeed be the right solution for many.
My Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Treatment Regimen
“I didn’t realize at the time that this was the beginning of my recovery. My regimen took me to a place where I no longer had any symptoms. I was able to stop taking supplements on a daily basis. It wasn’t about managing my symptoms anymore, they were just gone.”
I was basically back at square one and I wanted a fresh start. I wanted more information; everything I could get my hands on. I started with a range of blood tests to check my general health.
I discovered I was quite low in a few essential vitamins and minerals. In speaking with clinicians I have learned this is very common in people who have been fighting long term chronic infection.
First, I began to take a range of supplements targeting my deficiencies. Then I created a regimen of strong herbal antifungals and antibacterials based on the advice of my new doctor.
These were teamed up with oral and vaginal probiotics that contained probiotic strains showing promise for urinary tract and vaginal health.
I had tried all of these separately (minus the vitamins and minerals) after reading studies about each of them. But I had never tried them together, or with a plan and a timeframe in mind.
I started my new regimen.
UPDATE 2020: I’ve received so many requests to provide more information about my own regimen, so I’ve put together a list of products I used and the lifestyle changes I made. I don’t share all of this publicly here because this site is about sharing factual information and experience, not selling products. I prefer to share more detail about the full list of changes I made, via email, so we can discuss. If you would like more information on this, look for the green box at the end of my story that says ‘Receive More Information About My Approach‘ and share your name and email address there (not in the comments).
Why Tracking Your Symptoms Can Help
Now, I don’t know about you, but I love a good spreadsheet. And it’s amazing how much more fulfilling a health regimen can be when you plot it out, then mark off your progress daily. Feels so goooood.
I downloaded a counter on my phone to track how many days since my last UTI – at the very least I would see how long I could last between episodes.
Every morning I woke up and looked at my counter. After 30 days I started to feel my first glimmer of hope. I was still getting twinges and minor symptoms, but nothing I couldn’t handle.
My first milestone came around that time, when I went hiking with my partner. Without a map, without a compass, and without enough water. We got lost. We were out there for 10 hours and I was dehydrated.
But I didn’t get a UTI. And I didn’t even think about it until I was home safe again. That alone blew my mind. This thing that had been my focus for four years had somehow become an afterthought.
The counter kept going up. 45 days, 60 days, 90 days since a UTI. I suddenly felt like declaring myself officially healed of recurrent UTIs at the six month point might not be so far-fetched.
Sometime, around three months in, I had a relapse of symptoms and upped some elements of my regimen in response. That UTI never happened and my count remained intact.
Six months came and went and I set my sights on a year UTI free.
Amazingly, my UTI regimen also cleared up my yeast infections. Four years later, I’ve not had even the slightest hint of one returning.
UPDATE 2020: It’s almost exactly 5 years since my symptoms resolved and I’ve just completed another round of follow up testing. Both my gut and vaginal microbiome tests came back with lower than detectable levels of Candida, meaning no Candida was found.
Leaving UTI Anxiety Behind
Out of fear, leftover antibiotics had become a permanent feature in my bag. If I changed bags, the antibiotics came with me. I never opened them, but they were my psychological backup.
“Around the nine month mark I made the momentous decision to leave the antibiotics behind. It might sound overly dramatic, but tearing up your safety blanket and tossing it to the wind IS huge. I hadn’t taken antibiotics in nine months, but I still relied on their presence, psychologically speaking.”
When I embarked on my healing regimen, I envisioned massive celebrations at the one year mark, for I would then be officially free of recurrent urinary tract infections. In reality, I had put UTIs so far behind me that it was almost a non-event.
I did have some celebratory drinks, with an emphasis on the fact I COULD drink alcohol without fearing a UTI.
How Am I Since Completing My UTI Recovery?
I still have that counter. At the time I write this, I am 625 days UTI free. But it’s no longer important. I keep it as a memento of what I went through, and what it took to get past it.
UPDATE 2020: My counter is now at 1701 days since I overcame my experience with chronic UTI. The regimen that I implemented at the beginning of this journey resulted in a long term ‘remission’ from UTIs. I say remission because I know it will always be possible for me to get another UTI. My urinary tract isn’t impervious to bacteria, just as my sinus isn’t impervious to a cold or flu. But, I was able to stop taking all the supplements I started, and continue only with basic vitamins that proved essential due to my particular diet. I have never again experienced the ongoing pain and symptoms I experienced then (touch wood). I do have a story about food poisoning in Asia that led to urinary tract symptoms, but that’s for another time (and I’m fine now, in case you were worried).
How Long Does It Take To Heal From Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections?
In total, I had painful, recurrent urinary tract infections for more than 4 years. Many people I have spoken with have suffered for many more. The longer you have experienced recurrent infection, the longer it may take to heal.
Commitment to the process of healing is so important. It may take months or years of consistent treatment for you to feel truly recovered. Hopefully, along the way, your symptoms will continually improve, and you can take your life back.
For me, it took around 9 months from the moment I stopped antibiotics and the pill, and adopted my final regimen.
Recovering from recurrent UTI is not a finite process.
I know my bladder is not invincible. I know I could still get a UTI now, just as I always could. The difference is, I now understand better what contributed to my recurrent UTIs. I also have the knowledge and resources to ensure I never again reach the place I was once in.
“UTIs no longer rule my life. I no longer live with the daily fear of a recurrence. I want to help others find answers.”
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Are More Common Than You Think
Even after I broke the cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections, I never stopped researching.
I’d been full circle through wondering what was wrong with me, to wondering what was wrong with doctors, to being furious at yet another female health issue overlooked by the healthcare industry, to wanting to do something about it.
And here we are. We created this website so you wouldn’t have to look so far and wide for helpful information.
We’ve done our best to break recurrent UTI into the pieces of the puzzle you need to understand in order to get well:
- What causes urinary tract infections
- How recurrent UTIs may be caused by chronic infection
- Why your UTI test may be negative, despite your symptoms
- Recurrent UTI treatment approaches
- UTI home remedies
Plus a whole range of other content to expand on the above.
You Are Not Alone. Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections Are So Common.
Since launching our site, I’ve reached out to others who know what recurrent urinary tract infections feel like. They have had me in hysterics as they recounted their now funny UTI stories in an interview.
Catching the train for 45 minutes in UTI-induced agony only to then resort to peeing in the front garden with the key in the door. So close!
Or getting approached by the police for suspicious behaviour resembling a drug deal, when all that was really happening was frantic clawing at a box of antibiotics. It turns out the police will back off quickly if they know a UTI is involved. (Read all about Juliet’s tips for preventing UTIs after sex).
Then of course there is the infuriating side of this. The side that has left so many females feeling helpless.
The urologist whose best advice was that his own wife drinks aloe vera juice to help with her recurrent urinary tract infections. What the?
The many doctors and specialists who have said there’s nothing we can do about it, ‘some women just get recurrent urinary tract infections,’ and ‘it’s just your plumbing.’
Inspired and frustrated by the similarities we heard from all these stories, we started speaking to doctors, and researchers, and pieced together what we found.
Our aim is to provide the most complete source of recurrent UTI and chronic cystitis information available. We’re only part of the way there, but we’ll continue adding new research as we find it.
We hope to lift others out of the murky waters of misinformation and empower them towards their own recovery.
You can help us by sharing your story.
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Hi Melissa I’ve subscribed to the mailing list i was wondering if you could email me what supplements and changes you made to help put you in remission.
Hi Fraser, I sent you an email with the info in case you didn’t receive it the first time. Melissa
I’ve had UTIs on and off my whole life and so has my mom. Very curious to know what your diet changes were! I added my email to the newsletter.
Hi Hannah, I sent you more information by email. Feel free to ask any questions there. Melissa
Hello, I’ve been having UTIs since I was 20 (I’m 29 now), and I just take antibiotics whenever I feel the symptomps which is every 2-3 months, and also I’ve been taking pills since I was 16, could you please send information about your regime?
Hi Ninoska, sorry to hear that. I just sent you an email with more information and I hope it helps, Melissa
I’ve had recurrent UTIs since I was 5 years old. I’m 40 now. The longest I’ve gone without one has been about 4 years and that was due to low dose antibiotics daily. I’m still on them but am now getting breakthrough infections. I hate this life…I don’t ever see it getting any better.
I have been having symptoms of UTI for over 5yrs. I initially was prescribed medication and after being retested I was advised that the test was then normal. However I was still burning and having vaginal discomfort and heavy unusual discharge. I had urine tests twice this year. The most recent was on Sept 23. I was informed that there were leukocytes in the urine which meant that I had a UTI. Like the previous test earlier in the year I was told that they would send the test to the lab to see if there were any growths only to find out later that the tests are normal. This has always been confusing and I have been left stranded with the discomfort still unbearable. I’m in Shelburne Ontario and am greatly in need of some advice.
Antoinette
Hi Antoinette, sorry to hear you’re experiencing that. You’re not alone. I just sent you an email with some information and I hope it helps, Melissa
Hi Amanda, you’re not alone. We might be able to share some helpful information if you get in touch directly and let us know where you are based. Melissa
Hello,
I came across this article by chance and it’s such a good read!
I’ve been going through recurrent UTIs from the start of this year, and have had 4 I think in the span of 6 months – giving me constant anxiety of when the next will be.
Am I able to get more information on your regimen?
Hi Shirley, I’m glad you’ve found it helpful. I just sent you an email with more information. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
I have a problem with inflammation of the penis for about 12 months, the medicine does not help me, but the fluctuation of urination, please write to me, thank you
Hi Kristina, can you please send me a direct message and let me know where you are based? Melissa
Two years of UTI and yeast infections. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Hi M, we sent you some more information by email. Let me know if you have any questions, Melissa
Hi Melissa
Thank you for sharing your story, I feel less lonely in this nightmare. I would really appreciate if you can share your treatment or more information, i’m currently at my fifth year with recurrent UTI and tried literally everything.
Thank you
Hi Lara, we sent some more info by email. I hope it helps! Melissa
Hi!
I have had reoccurring UTIs for the past 5 years and recently they have been causing yeast infections. I would love to know your approach and what helped you. I’m so ready to live a normal life again. Thank you!
Hi Zena, we sent you some more information by email. I hope it helps, Melissa
Hi Melissa, thank you for sharing your story. I have had recurring UTIs for the past two years now and I would love to hear your regimen.
Hi Katie, we sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps! Melissa
Would greatly appreciate insight on your regimen asap!
Hi Caroline, I just sent you an email with more info. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi Melissa! I’ve dealt with recurrent UTIs/vaginal infections on and off for three years and I’m looking for a more holistic approach. Would love to get more information about your approach, products, and lifestyle changes that helped you. Thanks!
Hi Sarah, we sent you more info by email. I hope it helps! Melissa
Hi, can you please share the list of supplements and probiotics you took? Thank you!
Hi Olly, I just sent you an email with more information. Let me know if you have any questions, Melissa
Hello,
I am now facing the same problem. Can you suggest me how can i totally get rid of it?
Hi Ajantq, I just sent you more information by email. There is no single approach that will work for everyone, so it’s always best to keep that in mind. Melissa
If you could provide more information on certain probiotics you took I would really appreciate it.
Hi Jessica, we sent you some info by email. I hope you received it. Melissa
To Melissa – How long did you take the herbal antimicrobials and antifungals? I’m on a very similar journey and a holistic doctor just started me on some as well as a new strong probiotic. She also suggested I stop taking the pill but I’m too scared of getting pregnant so she suggested vaginal estrogen as an alternative. What did you do instead of hormonal birth control if I can ask? Thanks!
Hi Alissa, I mentioned in my story that it took around 9 months, however, I gradually tapered off the supplements I was taking. You can send me a direct message for more info on anything else. Melissa
Are there any specific probiotics you would recommend?
Hi Kate, I sent you some information by email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi, I would love to hear your regimen and what you took to get rid of the recurring UTIS
Hi Shelby, we sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps! Melissa
Bonjour
Avez-vous un site internet ?
J’ai lu votre histoire. Je vis aussi avec les cystites interstitielles depuis 7 ans.
Pourriez-vous m’informer sur la lecture des ECBU svp.
Je vous remercie
Cordialement
Bonjour Ghislaine, je vous ai envoyé un email. J’espère que ces informations vous aideront. Melissa
hey could you share your regimen with me? thank you!
Hi Lisa, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it’s helpful, Melissa
Hi Melissa
I have been suffering from chronic UTI for two years. Can you share your regime? Thank you.
Hi Kay, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it’s helpful, Melissa
I have a UTI that lasts for over 2 months now. I’ve been suffering UTI’s for 9 years. I get constant yeast infections. I cannot get rid of it. Can you please share with me which vitamins and supplements you used to cure it?
Thank you
Hi Rose, I just sent you an email with more info. We can chat more there, Melissa
Please may you send me the information?
Hi Em, I just sent you an email. We can chat more there. Melissa
I have been suffering from recurrent UTI’s and have tried everything I know to try. Please email me any i information you can that can help. Thank you
Hi Christina, I just sent you an email. I hope it helps, Melissa
Please let me know your complete protocol for candida and getting rid of UTI’s
Hi Cherie, I just sent you an email with more info. Melissa
I have been suffering with UTI for over 10 years. The antibiotics is not effective anymore. I would appreciate to receive more information about your approach. Many thanks
Hi Susan, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps, Melissa
Could you please send me all of the information about your regimen through email?
More info please
Hi Hannah, I just sent you more information by email. I hope it helps, Melissa
I just agreed to subscribe to your list but still haven’t received your regimen email. I’m anxious to get started on some changes to help.
Hi Jen, from my side it looks like you received it. Hopefully that’s the case. Please send me a direct message if not. Melissa
Hi Elizabeth, I just sent you an email. I hope it helps, Melissa
Hi Melissa! I tried to ask for more information about what you did, but the form keeps giving me an error. I’ve been dealing with recurrent UTIs for over 30 years and would love to hear what you did!
Hi Adeline, thanks for letting me know. I just sent you an email with more information. Melissa
Dear Melissa,
I read about your story and it really resonates with me. I would love to know more about your regimen. Would you be willing to share?
kr,
Ann
Hi Ann, I just sent you an email with more info. Feel free to ask any questions there. Melissa
Please help me, I’m so desperate. I’m so afraid to have sex and it’s destroying my relationship and my boyfriend’s self esteem because of my utis
Hi Sara, can you send me a direct message and let me know where you’re based? Melissa
Hi, I would like more info on your regimen. The email option didn’t work so I could not confirm my email address. Thank you!
Hi Courtney, I just sent you an email with more insight into my approach. I hope it helps, Melissa
I, too, am highly adverse to topical estrogen. I believe my lining in my urethra has thinned greatly due to lack of estrogen. (Cystoscopy was brutal as never before!) I am supposed to be getting a PICC line in and start the IV route of antibiotics. I fear becoming resistant to them, too.
Hi Denise, I hope your upcoming treatment is successful. You’re always welcome to send me an email if you have questions. I know you’ve been in touch before. Melissa
I’m sitting on the toilet right now and I just want it to be over
Hi Denisa, I can sympathise. If you have specific questions you’re always welcome to send us a direct message. Melissa
Hi I would like your information on how and what you used to beat the fungal infection. Yes I am male but I am suffering from Candida and constant UTI’s.
Hi Paul, sorry to hear that. I just emailed you with more info. Melissa
Hi Melissa, I have a UTI that lasts for over 5 months now. I cannot get rid of it. Can you please share with me which vitamins and suplements you used to cure it?
Thank you
Hi Tihana, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it’s helpful, Melissa
Hi Melissa,
I’ve read yours and many stories on here and I’ve had similar issues with UTI (dip tests usually show leukocytes and trace blood) but cultures are negative and I’ve also battled with chronic yeast infections. It’s been about a year and a half on and off. I’m in a lot of pain and very upset by all of this but refuse to give up my search for answers. I’d love to hear what vitamins and supplements and anything else you did to help resolve your issues. Thanks for posting your story and giving us hope.
Hi Tracy, I just sent you an email with more information. Feel free to ask any questions there. Melissa
Hi! Can you please send this to me as well.
Hi Lauren, I just sent you an email, too. Melissa
Bonjour j ais 72 ans.actuellement je suis sous antibios depuis presque 1 mois.3 ème antibiotique. Je n en peux plus.mes cystites sont récidivantes.depuis toujours je suis une personne très anxieuse et angoissée. Et c est souvent en période de stress qu elles arrivent. Ça me gâche ma vie.et les antibios me rendent malade à force.merci pour vos conseils. Amicalement.
Bonjour Monique, merci pour votre commentaire. Je vous ai envoyé un email avec plus d’informations. Melissa
I have had UTIs since I was 14 which is now for 15 years of my life. I get them consistently around twice a month. They are not ones where they are just uncomfortable – they are excruciating pain of 8 hours sitting in the bath, sitting on the toilet and screaming in pain and aguish. I take a dose of cefalexin and hipprex once a day and have done for a year now. I still get UTIs however. Sex can be a factor, so can alcohol – but mainly it seems to come out of nowhere. I’m at a complete loss as to what to do now. It is ruining my life, my relationships and work. Every single holiday I’ve ever been on is affected by cystitis. I don’t see how this can ever be rectified.
Hi Georgia, sorry to hear you’re experiencing that. Can you send me a direct message and let me know where you’re based so I know which resources will be most relevant? Melissa
I have had my 8th UTI of 2021. I’m dying. I take probiotics, d-mannose, pee after sex, and take vitamins. I need guidance on what to say to a doctor and exactly which vitamins herbs and supplements i can buy in attempt to bot be crying on a toilet
Hi Lydia, I sent you an email with more information. I’m happy to answer any other questions there, too. Melissa
Hello, please, share your regimen! Life with UTI seems like hell. I’ve been struggling for 4 years at this point. Thank you so much! And I’m really happy for your progress!
Hi Anastasiia, I can sympathise! I just sent you an email with more information. Melissa
Melissa, thank you so so much! You’ve been an absolute Godsend! You are doing amazing things and helping so many people! So happy I found this site 🙂
Thanks for your positive feedback!
Hello! Thank you a thousand times for your blog. I’ve had recurrent UTI’s since I was a little girl. Forty years later, I’m still getting them. I had a great sons of ten years where I had figured them out and did not need antibiotics. I mostly relied on this product UT vibrancy. However, it no longer works for me and I am distraught. I would love love to know your regime. I’ve had three infections in the past six months. Help! Thank you!!
I would love to know your approach. Currently on month 4 of uti and doing all natural after 3 failed antibiotic treatments
Hi Marissa, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps, Melissa
Hi Molly, I just sent you an email with more information about my experience. I hope it helps! Melissa
Just had a UTI for the 5th time in 6 months. Would love to know about your regime. Thanks
Hi Hannah, I just sent you an email with more detail. Let me know if you have any questions, Melissa
Had it for the third time in 2 months, always whit my period, they will just just prescribe antibiotics again, please help!
Hi Elke, can you please send me a direct message and let me know where you’re based? Melissa
Hello, I am sorry to all of you wonderful people who are also suffering and how the healthcare system has failed you just like me. I have had persistent UTIs for about 2 years now, and my urologist has told me the same as all of you, it’s “your plumbing” there’s not much you can do. Well like all of you, I do not want to settle for that. I am on a daily 1 dose macrobid (antibiotic) and my gut hates it, I have to take a probiotic 2 hours later just to keep me from being nauseous and having diarrhea. I guess my question for you all is what is next? I do not want to be on the antibiotic anymore, my tests come back with high Leukoycte Esterace with blood in the urine. I read earlier you tested for Candida I wonder if I should test that?
Hi Mary, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps! Melissa
Hi Melissa! Sitting on the bathroom floor in pain fed up as I type this. Would love to know what you did to overcome this nightmare finally. I’ve tried 3 different doctors and between the doctors and antibiotics I’ve had enough. Hoping to get some insight on what you used/did to kill it off
Hi Tatiana, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps, Melissa
I’ve been having a UTI symptom like burning sensatition only in the morning since I was not able to drink water overnight. I had to wake up and drink water in the middle of the night just so I could wake up without the UTI symptom. I on an antifungal a day then I’m on an antubiotic for my UTI and I have been having yeast infection for 6 mos now. Why do I always wake up with this. Thank you in advance and hope to hear from you.
Hi Zel, as I’m not a clinician I’m not able to provide specific insight into what may be causing this. As you say, it could be due to the higher concentration of your urine overnight, but it’s best to speak with a clinician about this. Melissa
Hi Melissa! I’ve been having UTI for 5 years I don’t know what to do, I feel helpless. I’ve already subscribed via emails please let me know 🙁
Hi Nadrah, I just sent you an email with more information. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi Melissa, I’d love to know more about your regimen! Currently dealing with a similar situation and am definitely starting to feel a bit at my wit’s end with it all, thank you!
Hi Taylar, I just sent you an email with more info. I hope it helps, Melissa
Hi Melissa! I think you’re my UTI soul sister. This whole thing is a mess currently, I would love to connect over email for some tips. Thank you!
Hi Arushi, I just sent you an email, and we can chat more there! Melissa
Hi I’m new to here but I have had three lots of antibiotics which haven’t worked, 1st Nitrofurantoin, 2nd Co-Amoxiclav, 3rd Single dose Fosfomycin, and now back on 5 days old Co-Amoxiclav again and then going on a low dose of Cephalexin. I’m currently on day 4 of my five day course and I still have that sensation and urgency feeling, I don’t feel ill but I’m really depressed with with it all. Does this mean infection has not gone?
Hi Grace, symptoms are a good indication of whether an infection has cleared or not. If you’re interested in speaking with a UTI specialist, you can send me a direct message and let me know where you’re based. I will share any resources that are relevant. Melissa
Please provide information about your approach? Thanks
Hi Emma, I just emailed you with more information. I hope it helps, Melissa
I’ve had a hysterectomy 13 years ago but I’ve had UTIs for four years now and I’m still on low dose antibiotics one at night but it seems to be getting more frequent , I’ve eliminated certain foods and drink that aggravate it but I’m just at my wits end, my husband and I are still very close but our sex life is non existent so I would really like some advice , thank you .
Hi Mandy, I just sent you some more info by email. I hope it helps, Melissa
Hey there, I would love to learn more about your regime via email. Thanks 🙂
Hi Grace, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Would like more information please.
Hi Nicole, I just sent you more information by email. I hope it helps, Melissa
I have experienced recurrent UTIs since 17 (24 now) which involve trips to A&E for antibiotics. The UTIs unbearabley painful and come with shivering/shaking/passing blood. I haven’t had a full UTI in a few months now, but my urethra feels uncomfortable the majority of the time, I can feel it spasming and twinging. I can often treat these symptoms by taking cystitis sachets (sodium citrate), which can give some relief for a few days (not always), but a pharmacist has warned me of immunity. The uncomfortable feeling in my urethra is how my UTIs always start off so I am in constant fear. Going on holiday seems impossible. I would be grateful to hear your treatment combinations. Thank you so much for creating this community.
Hi Megan, I saw you also sent me an email so I’ve replied there with more information. Melissa
Hello, I have had recurrent UTIs for 2 and a half years. I’ve been on Nexplanon for that amount of time as well. I take d-mannose and probiotics which has given me a lot of relief but I still have a day or two each month that I have symptoms and have to take antibiotics. Any advice is appreciated
Hi Christina, I saw you also sent us an email and that we’ve replied to that now. Feel free to reach out there with any further questions. Melissa
Hi,
I’m also Suffering from UTI from 2 Years but not cured so far. Is there are any ways to diagnose Yeast infection and UTI. Please can you give me advice on how you overcome the problem and Please send your regime.
Hi Usha, I saw you also sent me an email so I’ve replied there with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Great to hear you that you have recovered. I am not on any hormonal bc and still get frequent UTIs (sex related) but have found some tips to managing (like most I take d-mannose and probiotics, L-arginine etc – goodness knows if they do anything, but we get desperate, right?). But one thing I have found very helpful to relieve the immediate discomfort is pelvic floor massages – google many pelvic floor physios provide “at home” guides.
Hi Sarah, that’s great to hear the massage helps. We have heard from many people who find it very helpful to work with a pelvic physical therapist. It seems like a very important piece of the puzzle for many. Melissa
I was able to beat my chronic UTI but get recurring new UTI’s now. I’ve researched vaccines but don’t have a dr who will prescribe it. (I’m in the US.) Can you email me a list of dr’s you’d recommend? It’s even better if they do telehealth/take Medicare. *I’d also like more info on how you stopped getting them, but the email for me to verify my email isn’t coming. (I’ve been registered here for 2 years.) Thank you!
Hi Desiree, I just sent you an email about it directly. We can chat more there. Melissa
I would give anything for help, everything you have said is hitting home w me. I can’t possibly do another round of antibiotics or steroids, I am terrified of getting another staph infection and I have had one knee replaced. Starting a detox tomorrow. I am at my wit’s end. My child depends on me and I am no quitter but I have to get better. Any advice please. Been hospitalized twice. Tired of being sick. I finally got the diverticulitis controlled but now I’m going through premenopause and right before each cycle extreme flank pain and back pain followed by a UTI, been told I have an autoimmune disease and I know that I don’t. 😭
Hi Lisa, can you please send me a direct message and let me know where you’re based? I’ll share any resources we have by email. Melissa
Hi! I have the exact same problem and it affects my mental health so enormously negatively. Please send your regime. Feel that I can hardly stand it anymore…
Hi Tiffany, I emailed you some more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi
Im jeorja and im 20 years old from South Africa and ive been suffering from recurring utis for 5 years now. It completely controls my life. When i came across your story I burst into tears , all I could think was this is exactly like me. I have tried absolutely every single thing , nothing works. Im at my breaking point and i will do anything to get rid of it. Hearing that you are now symptom free gives me some hope. Please can you give me advice on how you overcame your problem
Thank you so so much
Hi Jeorja, I can sympathise! I sent you an email with more information. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Melissa
Hi,
I have had recurring uti’s for about twenty years now. It initially was misdiagnosed as IC because I rarely could get a positive culture. I suspected it was chronic infections because when I did get antibiotics I felt better. In the past few years I’ve done about twenty DNA tests and they all picked up high levels of bacteria. My problem is I can’t find a doctor who will acknowledge the DNA test. I get told that my urine cultures are all negative and my blood work looks good so nothing is wrong. My doctor who was giving me intravenous antibiotics for severe infections recently retired. Would you have any ideas of a infectious disease doctor in Houston that would treat chronic bladder infections? Preferably one that is familiar with the PCR testing?
Thank you so much,
Diane
Hi Diane, sorry to hear you’re experiencing that. You’re definitely not alone. I have just sent you an email with more Texas-specific information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Melissa,
I am not having luck with Louisiana doctors, and will be moving to Houston soon. Could you also send me the Texas doctor information along with your regimen? Thank you!
Hi Darby, I just emailed you with more information. I hope it’s helpful. Melissa
Hi, can you please email me your regime! Thanks
Hi Bianca, I sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
I don’t seem to find the green box for the regimen but would love to have more details. I’ve been fighting recurrent UTIs for three years now.
Hi Andrea, I sent you some more info by email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hello, I’ve suffered with cystitis for 10 years now. More frequently in the last 4 years, I have read this article and it has given me a glimmer of hope as it really is affecting my life and mental health. Please can I have more information on your regime? Thank you.
Hi Beth, I just sent you a reply to a previous email you had sent us. Let me know if you don’t receive it. Melissa
Hi. I could not locate the green box but I would absolutely love to know your regiment. I am desperate for any help at this point. Thanks!
Hi Keri, I sent you an email with more detail. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi, I’d like to receive the email with the regimen please. The green box isn’t working for me. Thanks so much for this article!
Hi can u please send mail me the regiment…I’m going through hell with recurrent uti…and have been hospitalized with severe infection…pls help
Hi Beena, I sent you an email with more information. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi Sneha, I just emailed you with more info. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hello! I would like to be sent more info about your regiment please. Cannot seem to shake recurring UTI and would love any sort of help
Can you share more details about your regime it’s my 3rd month of recurring uti after every period.
Hi Kate, I just sent you an email with more information. You might also like to watch our recent video with Dr. Tim Hlavinka, on hormones and UTI. He covers possible prevention methods for those who experience symptoms at certain times of their cycle. Melissa
Hi Ally, I sent you an email with more detail. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Please email regiment
Hi Poonam, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Melissa, could you please email me your regiment? I’ve had 3 UTIs in the last 6 months and I’m really needing something different.
Hi Vivien, I just emailed you more info. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi,
Please could you email me I can’t seem to find the box to fill my details in!
I have identified with so many of your points in this article and it has actually given me some hope that I can finally put the UTI pain behind me! At least I hope!
Thank you!
Hi Jessica, I just sent you an email and we can discuss further there if you have questions. Melissa
Hi. I couldn’t find the green button but would love to get more information. I go periods of having a UTI once a month for 6-7 months at a time, then respite for a few months, then repeat.
Hi Heather, I can sympathise! I just emailed you some info. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Melissa,
I’m constantly getting UTIs and am looking for an alternative to antibiotics. Can you please share your regime? Thanks!
Hi Laura, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
I would also love your suggestions, but I can’t seem to find the green button either!
Would really appreciate knowing your regime, I need help
Hi Austin, I sent you an email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Missy, I just emailed you with more detail. Let me know if you have questions. Melissa
Hi! I would love the details of your regimen, would appreciate the send!
Hi Madison, I saw you also sent us an email so I’ve replied there to answer both your questions. Melissa
I am so inspired by your story. I have been going on ten years of reoccurring UTI and been diagnosised with interstitial cystitis which I felt was just a title to pretty much tell me this is how I will be living forever. I could not find the green button but would love more information. Thank you!
Hi Alexandra, sorry to hear you’ve been experiencing this, I can definitely sympathise! I just sent you an email with more information. Melissa
Hello, I am not able to locate the green button that you were referring to. I’d definitely like more information!
Hi, I can’t seem to find this green box but I’d really like more information please I’ve been struggling with a UTI for 3 years, it’s destroyed my live life and relationship, I’m scared to travel, my career has been ruined, and I feel I’m failing as a mother. I desperately need help, thank you in advance.
Hi Josephine, I just sent you an email with more info. I hope it helps, Melissa
Hi Salonidra, no worries, I just sent you an email. I hope it helps! Melissa
Hi there, thank you so much for sharing. I can completely relate and feel extremely desperate at the moment – could you share your regime please? Thank you!
Hi Harriet, I can sympathise. I sent you an email and we can discuss further there. Melissa
Hey I have been getting recurrent UTI and I’m so done taking antibiotics, can you please help me.
Hi Ledina, I just emailed you in response to an email you’d sent us previously. Please let me know there if you have any other questions. Melissa
Hi! I would love more info on your regimen. Glad you’re feeling better!
Hi Maddy, thanks! I hope you feel better soon too. I just emailed you more info. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hello Melissa! I am really inspired by your story, It gives me hope that I don’t have to go through this anymore! I currently have a UTI and I’m almost finished with antibiotics, and I still have symptoms! Could you let me know the regimen you used, I want a new life!
Hi Amanda, I hope you can find a more permanent solution too. I just sent you an email. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hello Melissa,
Thank you for this story. I’m struggling through this now could you please send me the list of things you used? Thank you
Hi Cisely, I just sent you an email with more detail. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
I’m so happy I came across your blog. I just finished my 5days antibiotics but my UTI is back again. Would love to hear about your regimen and the products you used. Thank you!
Hi Houda, there are a number of reasons that an antibiotic may not have been effective, including the possibility it wasn’t the right antibiotic for the organism/s causing your infection, or that the course was too short. It’s always best to speak with a doctor and learn more about the limitations of UTI testing. I’ve also emailed you more info about my own experience. Melissa
Hello please could you tell me your regime, and exact products – would be much appreciated!
Heya I’ve started having really bad uti tis past yr I’d really love ur help to stop antibiotics x
Hi Catherine, I sent you some information by email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Hannah, I sent you a list and more info by email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hey Melissa, I just sent you a direct message. I’ve been searching for answers for over a year now. I’ve been trying to figure it out for so long. Though you’ve given me hope, I can’t find your regimen on this website anywhere. Is there a link on Live UTI Free? If there’s not, we desperately need it. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi Nataya, I saw your email earlier so I replied to that. I hope it helps. As I mentioned in my story, I’m happy to share more via email, but we don’t publish links to products on the site. Melissa
Hi I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your story. I actually thought I was completely alone in this. I gave up on antibiotics the first 3 times this happened to me, now going on almost 2 years ago. Since then I’ve been dealing with UTIS almost constantly. It ruining my sex life, social life and just overall quality of life and it’s really hard to find anyone else to relate to. This gives me so much hope! I thought something was really wrong with me but I’ve even gotten several negative lab results but all of the symptoms. If you could please share your regimen I’d love to know it. Thank you
Hi Elissa, you are definitely not alone, and statistically speaking it’s quite likely you know other people who are going through a similar thing, or have been through it. I just emailed you with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Thank you so much for sharing your story. Looks like there is hope after all. I’d love to hear about your regimen. Please can you email it to me? Thank you Melissa
Hi Agata, there’s always hope, even though it can be a rough road. I emailed you with more detail. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi! Could you please send me an email of the regimen you used, i think it would be so helpful, im tired of taking so many antibiotics for these UTIS !!
Hi, please you send me the list of things that has helped you? I’ve had so many and always have the feeling one is about to start 🙁 thank you x
Hi Abbie, sorry for the delay, it’s faster to send me a direct message. I have just emailed you more information. Melissa
Hi Dee, I sent you some information by email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Thank you for sharing. It is so very appreciated. I would also love to receive your list.
I’m so glad I’ve come across this blog. Having experienced chronic UTI’s for years now and feeling very isolated, I’m feeling more hopeful that I too can combat this. Please can you send me your regimen? Thank you so much!
Hi Maddie, you’re definitely not alone. I just emailed you with more info. Melissa
Hi Elle, I’m glad you found my story helpful. I sent you an email. Feel free to ask any questions. Melissa
Please send me what you think could help me , I’ve had a bladder infection every month but two since January and it is really depressing. I’ve been in the bed since March with the heating pad, no quality of life, also have Interstitial Cystitis which mimics pain of bladder infections.
Hi Mary, I sent you some more information by email. We can discuss further there. Melissa
Hi I have one right now and would love to get info thank you!
Hi Kristina, I hope you’re feeling better. I just sent you an email. Let me know if you have questions. Melissa
Hi, I’m sorry I’ve been trying to find the green button to write down my email to get more info, but I can’t seem to find it. Could you please send me more info about the supplements you took etc! Would appreciate it a lot!
Thanks,
Mona xx
Hi Mona, we were in touch last year too, so I’ve sent you updated information by email. Melissa
Can I have your regiment as well please!!
Hi Sarah, I sent you an email with some information. For others reading this, please send me a direct message instead of leaving a comment. I can get back to you more quickly that way. Melissa
Hi, love your post! It really gave me a glimmer of hope! Would you mind sharing your regiment? Thank you !
Hi Adlina, I sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Would love to have more Information about your regime. Thanks for sharing your story.
Hi Rachel, I emailed you with more detail. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I am currently suffering and would like to know about your regime please. Thank you in advance!
Hi Lily, I hope you’re feeling better soon. I just sent you an email with more information. Melissa
Hi could I also get the natural remedies and regiment; the more specific the better!
Great read!
Hi Anita, I sent you more information by email. If you have further questions, feel free to ask. Melissa
This gives me hope, I’d love if you could send me the regimen.
Hi Kristin, I’ve sent through some more info via email. Susy
Hello! Can you email me as well? THX
Hi Eva, I’ve sent over an email with some info. Susy
Hello,
Can you please send me some information about products you used to help the condition. I have had recurring uti’s for 6 years it started with one every few months and now I get one every two weeks. I can’t cope with it anymore and the doctors cannot seem to get to the bottom of what’s going on. I will try anything at this point to try and help live a normal life. Thank you, Caroline
Hi Caroline, I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. I’ve sent over an email with some more info. Susy
Could you please please send me details as well. I can so relate to your story and feel these UTIs are taking over my life now. Thank you so much for sharing x
Hi Alison, sorry to hear you’re experiencing this. I’ve sent through some more info via email. Susy
Can you please send me an email. Your story sounds so much like mine. While I’m currently sittin on a toilet in a camper in Florida with a bottle of water and my phone and just took a round of uricalm. February will be 17 years. And I am experiencing never subsiding symptoms. My last culture they said was terrible in office got it back and said nope you don’t have one. Oh I assure you I do!! I’m miserable. I carry meds with me. But the part that sucks the most is it’s hurting my life. My relationship. Everything. I’m so depressed. And I’m really starting big to believe this is a lot of why!! Help please
Hi Stacey, I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing this. I’ve sent over an email with some more info, and hope you find answers and relief soon. Susy
I’d love to hear more about what products you use and your regimen as well via email. Thanks!
Hi there, I’ve sent some more info to you. Susy
Hey can you email me as well? I’m 22 years old and I’ve been going through the same thing! Any regime or tips would be welcomed because I tried everything and I did every single prevention action that could be done and I still get utis that are affecting my mood now.
Hi Estelle, I’ve shared some info via email. Susy
Hi can you email me as well. My daughter is 19 years old and since July she has had a uti every month and we have already seen a urologist but all they do is give her more antibiotics. Please help.
Hi Karen, I replied to an earlier email I received. I hope it helps. Melissa
I would love more info on how to get rid of uti’s and keep them from recurring. Thanks, Kim
Hi Kim, I just emailed you. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi, I would love to receive an email with more information, thank you so much for writing this!
Hi Genevieve, I hope you find some answers soon. I just sent you an email. Melissa
Hello ! I too would love an email about what specifically has worked for you.I have tried everything froM antibiotics to supplements. Im resistant to antibiotics. Definitely appreciate any further suggestions to look into. Thank you so much
Hi AJ, I saw you also sent me a direct message and I replied to that earlier. Melissa
Thank you for sharing your story. I’ve been glued to the screen since finding this site. Your story has brought me to tears as it reminds me so much of all the things I have done in sorrowful desperation just to simple understand WHY I keep getting UTI’s. I’m a very conscious eater and athlete and UTI’s have plagued my intimate relationships over the past 15 years and still does. I’m so eager to receive any information you have on what worked for your treatment.
Hi Jennifer, I saw you also sent me a direct message so I’ve replied there to answer your questions. Melissa
Thank you for all the information. I’m getting recurrent UTIs and no help in sight. Could you please email me more details? Thank you, Cindi
Hi Cindi, I just sent you more information by email. I hope it helps. For others wanting more information, it’s fastest to either use the green box above, or send me a direct message. Melissa
Hi
Please can you email me too?
I’m getting really desperate now and I wanna try anything that can help
Hi Natasha, I just sent you an email. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi! I would love to know the details of what worked for you as well. Thanks so much in advance!
Hello, I would like more info about your regimen.
Hi Julie, I just sent you an email with more information. For others wanting more info, please send a direct message or use the green box above (if it appears on your screen). Melissa
Hi Danielle, I saw you also sent us an email so I’ve replied there with an answer to both your questions. Melissa
My wife is on her third week of antibiotics with no relief.Her only relief seems to be when she takes a bath or sleeping.
Please help her get the regimen to stop the Utis.
I feel helpless as a man trying to help her.
Send me or direct me to information on this subject.
Thank you, Michael G
Hi Michael, I just emailed you with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hello, I am 22 weeks pregnant with a UTI that won’t go away with antibiotics. I would love more information please. I really appreciate it.
Hi Raven, we’ve published an article with one of our UTI experts, on UTI during pregnancy, if you’d like to read more. I also sent you an email with more information. Melissa
This was such a incredible story and one that resonated so much with me. I have been having recurring UTIs for 3 years now and feel that I am building a resistance to antibiotics. I am here to learn more and use preventative methods to help me get this under control. Anything you can share would be so helpful/ thank you in advance xxxx
Hi Anji, I’m glad you found my story helpful. I have sent you more info by email and we can discuss more there. Melissa
I have been suffering from recurrent uti for past 13 year, would really appreciate if you could email me the regime you followed and see if works for me. Thank you
Hi Chandrika, I just sent you an email with more info. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi – would love more information on hour regimen. Couldn’t find the green box, sorry!
Hi Hannah, I’m working on making sure the box appears for everyone! For anyone else not seeing the box, you can send me a direct message instead. I just emailed you some info. Let me know if you have questions. Melissa
Hey ,
Can you please share you regimen. I had 18 UTIs since July 2019 . I ve been under many antibiotics and nothing works . I also have recurrent yeast infections. I just knew I am pregnant lately, I am trying to avoid antibiotics as much as I can .
Thank you for giving us hope !
Hi Samia ! I’d like to get in touch with you Please let me know your journey with recurrent UTIs before getting pregnant . I’m planning to get pregnant too but scared because of my frequent UTIs . Thank you ! God Bless on your Pregnancy
Hi Samia and AJ, I can put you in touch by email if you both send me a direct message and let me know this is ok. Melissa
Hi Samia, we have an article on UTI during pregnancy, if you’d like to read more. I also sent you an email in response to an earlier thread. Melissa
Thank you for sharing your story snd giving me hope. I am on my 2nd uti in 6 months. I would love more information but couldn’t find the green box.
Hi Melissa, thanks for sharing your story. I couldnt find the green box, I’d like to know the steps and products you use to be UTI free. Thanks!
Hi Jessy, I just sent you an email with more information. Melissa
Hi Jessica, no worries, sometimes it doesn’t appear on mobile. I just emailed you more information! Melissa
Hi! I also couldn’t see a green box but would love to hear about the products you use! I am on my own journey to eliminate antibiotics and I’ve lasted more than 6 months with no UTI with what I use! That’s unheard of for me. I was also told by doctors that “I have bad luck” and “I’m just prone to UTIs”. So frustrating! Anyway, I recently started feeling some mild symptoms again so I’m here to learn even more about what I can do to help. Thank you for this info it’s amazing!
Hi Tatum, it’s great to hear you were UTI free for so long. I hope this is just a minor blip. I sent you some more info by email. Feel free to ask any questions. Melissa
Would love to hear more info about your regimen. I’ve been suffering from UTI’s for years.
Hi Gina, I sent you more detail by email. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi Melissa thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m going through something v similar and your story gave me hope. I can’t see the green box but I’d love to receive your treatment regimen please. I’ll try anything! Please could you email me?
Hello, I would love to know more about your regimen.
Thank you!
Hi Emma, I sent you a response to an email you sent a few days ago. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Lucy, I’ve sent over an email with some more info. I hope you find relief soon! Susy
Hello! I could not find the green box you mentioned to receive more information but I am desperate for your help! I hope to hear from you soon.
Hi Ree, I’ve shared some info via email. Susy
Hi. Could you send me the information on what worked for you. I’ve had four UTI in the last five months 😩
Hi Courtney, I’ve sent over some info via email. Susy
Hi! I’ve been getting recurring UTIs..it’s miserable. I would also love to know your regimen, if possible. Thank you so much!
Hi Sai, I’ve shared some more info via email. Susy
Hello, I would like some information on how to help my UTI life
Hi Nikohl, I’ve sent over some info via email. Susy
Hello, I will love to receive more information on your regimen!
Hi, I haven’t received an email but I have subscribed?
Hi Zara, sorry for the delay, you should have the email now. Melissa
Hi Melissa,
Would it be possible to get your regimen via email? I’m 24 years old and also suffer of recurrent UTIs and yeasts infections
Hi Li-Anne, I’ve sent over some info via email. Susy
Hi! I reallt want to know the products tith you finally cure the UTI. I’m sorry for my english. Thank you very much💜
Hi Micaela, I”ve sent over some more info via email. Susy
Hi Evelyn, I just sent you some more information by email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi there Melissa,
For the past 5 years I have had recurring UTIs with no help from taking antibiotics as I have become sensitive to them. I was in hospital for 10 days 3 weeks ago from yet another uti that lasted 6 weeks whilst dr’s tried every antibiotic to no avail.
That uti became a kidney infection and I was very sick whilst in hospital.. 3 weeks out and I am now having another uti and dr’s medication is not working 😩 deja vu.. I’m so beyond over this and the dr’s seem to just shake Thier heads and pass me more antibiotics which then turns to thrush..
I’m 46 years old with children to look after and I can’t bare having to spend more time In Hospital away from them
Could you please email me some more information .. kind regards Rachelle
Hi Rachelle, sorry to hear you’re experiencing that. I’ve sent you an email with more info. If you let me know where you’re based I may be able to provide more useful resources. Melissa
I can’t find the green box but I’d love to know your regimen please. It’s been 2 years for me and would love to start healing.
Hi Esme, I’ve responded with a few emails this year, but I think you may not be receiving them. If you get this, but not my email, please check your spam folder. Melissa
Hi! It’s been amazing to read about your journey, and so reassuring. I myself have been living like that for the last few years. I am constantly told by doctors that my symptoms are psychosomatic, there is no infection or that antibiotics should work! I would love to get some further information from you if possible? Really appreciated reading this xxx
Hi Samantha, I can sympathise! I just shared more insight via email. I hope you find answers soon. Melissa
I have chroni uti’s and would love to know more about you remidies
Hi Cassandra, apologies for the delay, I can respond fastest when people get in touch via the green contact form above. I’ve just emailed you some information. I hope it’s helpful. Melissa
Thanks for sharing such an optimistic story through this blog. It is right that UTI infection and anxiety goes hand in hand, a lot of people just don’t find the right physician to get the right treatment. However, your blog can certainly help people in going on the right path. Thanks for sharing!
You’re right, it does help to find the right clinician, and we do our best to help people find one! Melissa
I M long time 20+ years of constant uti would love hear about the protocol you used. I am 3 weeks a month uti constant antibiotic treatment. Thak you for sharing
Hi Gigi, sorry for the delay, I can’t get to comments every day. The green contact form at the end of my story is fastest! I just emailed you more information. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi there. I have been having recurring UTIs and just got hit with the interstitial cystitis diagnosis. I used to suffer with yeast infections before the UTIs started. I would love to know more about the products you used to help with the Candida overgrowth.
This website gives me hope ❤️🥺
Hi Melissa, apologies for the delay, I can respond fastest when people get in touch via the green contact form above. I just sent you more detail by email. I hope it helps, Melissa
Hey there! I would love some more information on your regimen please. I am battling this rightnow.
Hi Liz, sorry for the delay, it’s fastest to get in touch via the green form at the end of my story (if you can see it!). I just emailed you more information. Melissa
Hi! I am currently suffering from a recurring uti infection and I would appreciate hearing more about your regimen. I’m willing to try whatever it takes! Thank you so much in advance.
Hi Kay, I shared more via email. I hope you find some answers soon. Melissa
Hello Melissa thank you for sharing your story.
Please may I have the list of products you used and the lifestyle changes in order to get better?
Hi Francesca, I sent more information in response to our earlier email thread. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi, I’m rose and I’ve been battling the same recurrent uti problems as you. It has been almost 5 years. And I’m just at a point where I don’t trust any healthcare provider anymore. It sucks, it’s miserable and really ruining my quality of life. I’m interested to know more about your regime. Thank you ❤️
Hi Rose, I just sent you an email. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
I would love more info on your regime. I also suffer with endemitriosis and I am starting a new diet concentrating on fermented foods. I would love a copy of your reigme as I also suffer with chronic thrush and I feel like your diet might work for me. Are you also still a vegan?
Hi Ellen, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. I still follow a mostly vegan diet, depending on where in the world I am based. Melissa
I’d love some more info please – I had chronic uti issues for years and beat it several years ago but after a recent suspected uti I am terrified that it is starting all over again and I can’t go back to living that way
Hi Penny, I saw you also sent us an email, so I’ve replied there with more information. Melissa
I can’t find the green “more info”
You’re referring to. I’d love to know what products you took to help you. Thank you.
Hi Larissa, I”ve sent over some info via email. Susy
Hi I would love to receive more information on your regimen!
Hi Diana, I’ve sent through an email with some more info. Susy
Hello, I’ve been having UTI flare ups for a few years now every couple of months or so. Please send me your regimen!! Thank you!
Hi Melissa, I would really appreciate it if you could send me your regimen. I have been dealing with UTI’s and yeast infections for a long time now. Thank you very much!
Hi Vera, I’ve sent through some info via email. Susy
Hi Galen, I’ve sent some more info via email. Susy
Hi there, can I please have your regimen as well? Would really appreciate the help.
Hi Eric, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Can you please share your regimen. I’ve been dealing with recurrent UTI’s for over 15yrs and currently noticing I will get them right before my period starts or after it ends!!
Hi Wendy, I just sent you further detail by email. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi today I went back for my 3rd course of antibiotics, this time I have a high fever please help what do I do ? I’m 46 years old.
Hi Najumia, can you send me a direct message and let me know where you are based so I can share the most relevant information? Thanks, Melissa
I was hoping to receive more info on the regimen that worked for you. Thank you!
Hi Brittney, I just sent you more information by email. Melissa
Hi there, would absolutely love to get more information on this!! Needing help as I’ve been struggling for years with no doctors taking me very seriously.
Hi Berklee, I’ve sent through some more info via email. Susy
Can you please send me more information I need help bad
Hi Elana, I’ve shared some more info via email. Susy
Hello Melissa, thank you very much for telling us your story!
Could you please send me the name of the doctor?
I am from Portugal and at this moment I am thinking to try finding help on other country because here I had no solution so far….
Thank you again. I wish you the best 🙂
Hi Sara, I’ve shared some info via email. Susy
Hoping to receive more details about your regimen! Thanks 🙂
Hi Rae, I’ve shared some more info via email. Susy
This could be my story except I’m about 10 months in. Antibiotics aren’t getting rid of it, and I’m about to schedule a blood test to see what else could be going on. Would love to know what you did in addition to what you’ve included in your post. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I have been suffering from what the urologist said, a chronic uti for almost 2 months now..Antibiotics are not working plus it increased yeast infection! I will be very grateful if u can please share yr regimen. I feel so desperate..Thank you
Hi Iymaan, I’ve shared some more info via email. I hope you find relief and answers soon, Susy
Hi Amy, I’ve shared some more info via email. I hope you find answers soon! Susy
Hi,
I’ve had recurrent UTIs for the past year, just finished another course of antibiotics, but I don’t think they work anymore, I still feel mild symptoms.. Can you give me some advice on what to do/take, except antibiotics?
Thanks in advance. Kristina
Hi Kristina, I’ve shared some info via email. Susy
Hi Melissa, I’m 24 and suffer with UTIs every 3-5 months since I’v been 20, please can you send me your daily regimen, would be great to have a read
Hi Samantha, I’m sorry to hear this. I’ve sent over more info via email. Susy
Please please let me know your secrets! I can’t continue this cycle!
Hi Caroline, I’ve sent you more in depth information by email. Feel free to ask any questions there. Melissa
This is obviously a grave concern so really I was wondering what sort of steps we can take to get her better if she has an entrenched UTI? We have the means to order tests and see specialists although they would preferably be local due to her greatly reduced mobility.
Any insights or lists of specialists local to the south west of england would be so greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Sophie
Hi Sophie, I hope you received the reply I sent to your email earlier. Please feel free to ask any questions there. I hope you find some answers soon. Melissa
Hey, your contact form is giving me errors so I will try and post here. This page is amazing and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
My Gran is 90 and has been suffering from what we suspect is chronic UTI for the last 6 months. Her mobility and cognitive ability has deteriorated during that time and she has been hospitalised twice for UTI. The first time she was hospitalised with delirium having complained of classical uti symptoms for weeks and months, but it was not picked up as a uti for 10 days of hospitalisation (due to negative cultures). She then recovered some what with 3 days IV antibiotics but was unwell again and deteriorating about 2 weeks later leading to a second hospitalisation now, during the height of covid.
Hi,
I have been suffering from UTIs for almost a year now. Please send over your regimen. Email me.
Hi Karen, sorry to hear that, I hope you find some answers soon. I’ve sent you more information. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi can you please send me your daily regimen. Thanks!
Hi Michelle, just to clarify, the daily regimen I followed was temporary. Once my symptoms resolved I was able to cease the regimen. I just sent you an email with more detail. Melissa
Hi, I would love if you could send me your regimen. I am currently on UTI #857 and am desperate. Thank you
Hi Summer, I can sympathise. I just sent you an email. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hi Melissa, Thank you so much for sharing your story, I very much relate. Please can you share your regimen with me. Thank you so much for helping x
Hi Harriet, I’ve sent over some more info via email. Susy
Hi! I don’t see the green box you mention. I’m in desperate need of your ideas and regimen please.
Hi Alison, I just sent you an email with more detail. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Could you send me your regimen as well? Thank you!
Hi Becky, I’ve shared some info via email. Susy
Hi melissa, sorry you sent me a reply there and sometime happened on my computer I did get to read it.
This is my first infection been ongoing few months just got my microgen results few different bacteria really appreciate some advise is antibiotics the way to go.
Ive tried lot of the other options.
Hi Julie, I just tried resending my last email to you. I hope you get it this time. Melissa
Hi Melissa! I’m currently suffering with re occurring yeast infections and uti. Could you email me your daily regimen!
Hi Antonia, I’ve shared some more info via email. Susy
Hi Melissa, can you please send me your regimen? On my third UTI. Trying D Mannose and cranberry.
Hi Nan, I’ve shared some more info via email. Susy
Hi. Was wondering if you can send me some info on what products to use and what your regime is. Im 30 and have had recurring UTI for 2 years..by recurring i mean 1 a week. I cannot cope without antibiotics, it has got to the point where i now have gastritis and duodenitis. Doctors dont seem to understand and i keep getting told to ‘use condoms’ and urinate after sex..ive tried everything. Also taken d mannose and uva ursi, nothing works. Please help im seriously down.
Hi Mandy, I’m sorry to hear you’re experiencing this. I’ve sent over some more info via email. Susy
I was wondering if you had more info on your regimen? I’ve been getting recurrent utis for years. Thank you
Hi Stephanie, I’ve sent some more info via email. Susy
Hey there, Bri here at 22 years old.. experienced my first UTI last year and haven’t been able to live a normal life since. Every few months it happens and it’s exhausting on my mental and physical health. If you could please send me your regimen I’d thank you.
Hi Brianna, I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. I’ve sent some more info via email. Susy
I would love to know more. Have struggled with reoccurring UTIs for over 10 years and tried everything you stated plus more. These past few months I’ve been living on antibiotics for barely any relief. I would definitely appreciate you sharing how you were able to heal with me. Looking forward to hearing from you!
I have been struggling with this also and would love to receive the email with more information. Thank you for this post!
Hi Hayley, I just sent you an email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Erika, sorry I couldn’t get straight back to you. It’s fastest to use the green contact form above. I just sent you an email with more information though, and I hope it helps. Melissa
It was comforting to hear I’m not alone in this. Would be great to receive more info about your regimen and advice on how to beat these recurrences. I get them like clockwork after intimacy and it feels so debilitating. I follow all the standard advice, take dmannose and cranberry, void frequently – and still, clockwork utis :(((
Hi AnneMarie, I can sympathise! Sorry for the delayed response, it’s fastest to get in touch via the green contact form above. I just sent you an email with more information. Let me know if you have questions. Melissa
Hi, would love to hear about your regimen 🙂
Hi Olivia, apologies for the delay, it’s fastest to get in touch via the green form above. I just sent you an email though, and we can discuss more there if you have questions. Melissa
Hello, could you provide me with some information about your regiment. I was shocked to see how much your story resembles mine (especially the struggle of always travelling and seeing different doctors, and the abundance of antibiotics). I’m 23 years old and have been having UTIs for 8 years. It started with UTIs every 4-6 months from 15 to 18, then UTIs every 1-2 months from 18 to 20, cycle stopped for a bit between 21 and 22, but mid 22 it re-increased and now I’ve been having UTIs every 1-2weeks. I have seen many general doctors, gynecologists, urologue, and my life feels like it’s all about UTI.. Today I’ve come to the point where I’ve been through so much pain in the past years that I am mentally getting use to it..
Hi Mia, I saw you sent us an email earlier, so I’ve replied to that with more info. I hope it helps. Melissa
Been getting utis dince perimenopause and im tired of antibiotics that barely qork anymore.please give me pointers im fed up tried cranberry juice and extract too garlic water and soooo many differe t things doesnt work.
Hi Nancy, I’ve just emailed you more information. Feel free to ask any questions there. Melissa
Hi Melissa! Ive been suffering with UTIs every month since i was 17, tried numerous urologists and nothing has worked. Could you possibly send me over your detailed regimen? Thank you! Laura
Hi Laura, I just sent you an email with more information. For others reading this, the fastest way to get in touch for more info is to provide your email address in the green box above. Melissa
Hi! I would love to know your regimen for the UTIs. I get a UTI 2 times a year that are extremely painful. I don’t want to take antibiotics anymore because I’m now getting yeast infections from the overuse of antibiotics. Thank you!
Hi Amanda, we’ve sent you a few emails today. I hope they help! Melissa
Hi Melissa, Ive been suffering from constant infections and its tearing me apart. I would love to know more about your regime. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Hi Arisha, apologies for the delay, it’s fastest to get in touch via the green form above. I’ve just emailed you more info, so you can ask any questions you have there. Melissa
Hi, I would love to know your regimen.
Thank you
Jen
Hi Jen, sorry for the delay. It’s fastest to get in touch via the green form above. I just sent you an email. Melissa
Hello! I was wondering if you had more info available regarding your regimen? I’ve been getting recurrent utis for two years and it’s unbearable.
Hi Melissa. I am going through exactly the same as you and have been for many years and so so tired of taking antibiotics constantly. I have tried so many things without success at this stage. Hopefully your reply may be an answer.
Hi Marilyn, I just sent you an email with more detail. Feel free to ask any questions. Melissa
Hi Erin, I just emailed you with more information. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hey Melissa:). This page has given me some hope after endless UTI’s keeping me in constant fear and anxiety of when the next one will hit.
Antibiotics work temporarily, and then next month the UTI is back. Two years ago it spread to my kidneys, and I was in a very bad way so something needs to change.
It would be great if you could send your regime, because I drink crazy amounts of water, follow a healthy vegan diet, wipe front to back, pee after sex, don’t wear thongs anymore etc. but it’s just not working. Xx
Hi Kim, I just sent you an email with more information. Sound as though you’re doing a few things that I found helpful too. Melissa
Hi, I would love any info you could share with me on your regimen! Thank you.
Hi Melissa, your story made me realise I’m not alone – thank you! Please could you send me what lifestyle changes/supplement regimen.
Hi Samantha, you’re definitely not alone! For others reading this, the fastest way to get more information is to share your email address in the green box above. I’ve just emailed you though, Samantha, and I hope it helps! Melissa
Hi Lachy, I sent you more info by email. I hope it helps. Melissa
Could you please share your regime? I’ve been suffering with constant utis and yeast infections as well!
Hi Kayleigh, I just sent you an email with more information. Melissa
Hi Melissa! Can you please send me your current regimen? I’ve been through 4 bouts of UTI in the last 5 months and feel symptoms of another now, just two weeks after my last!
Hello Melissa. Can you send the regimen that helped you. I’ve been struggling with recurrent urine infections for 2 years I get one almost every month.
Hi Violeta, I just emailed you with more detail. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Louise, I’ve sent you an email with some more info. Susy
Hey I have been getting recurrent UTI and I’m so done taking antibiotics, can you please help me.
Hi Shravanee, I’ve sent you an email with some info. Susy
Hi Melissa! Could you please send me an email of the regimen you used? Thank you very much in advance!
Hi Eva, I just sent you an email. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
great write-up. It seemed as you were giving my narrative for the past one year, except the girlie aspect. lol.
Do you think this approach would work for a guy? Please, I would need more info.
Hi Official, some aspects of it could be applicable. I just sent you an email with more detail. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi, Melissa! Please, please email me with your current regimen and range of products/treatments you use. I have been desperately fighting UTI recurrence for almost four years. I have one right now, and taking antibiotics for it. Please get in touch with me. Thank you so much.
Hi Sarah, I saw you also sent us an email, so I’ve replied there with more info. Melissa
Hello! Could you send me the list of things you used and lifestyle changes you made? My best friend is struggling with UTI for over 9 months now… and she has just turned 18🥺
Hi Masha, I just emailed you some information to pass on to your friend. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi. I would love more info on what supplements/lifestyle changes helped you!
Hi Remy, I just sent you more detail by email. Melissa
Hi there! Could you please send me information on your regimen? I would greatly appreciate it.
Hi Chelsi, I sent you an email. We can discuss there if you have questions. Melissa
Hi, I’ve been through 3 lots of antibiotics in 3 months for UTIs and would love to know about your regimen to hopefully get some relief! Cheers!
Hi Madeline, I just emailed you with more insight. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi! I’ve been dealing with a uti that I haven’t been able to get rid of for the past month. It’s weird because there’s no pain, just a constant pressure but the doctors tests say I for sure have a uti. I’ve been on two courses of Nitrofurantoin now and still have symptoms and I am so sick of antibiotics so I’d love to know what you use!
Hi Jaylee, I just emailed you some more detail. It’s also important to consider that standard UTI testing is very inaccurate. You can learn more about that here. It could be an important piece of the puzzle. Melissa
Hi Melissa,
Thanks so much for sharing your story, it provides a lot of hope. Would love to hear more about your natural treatment regime. Any and all info would be much appreciated.
Best wishes
Leah
Hi Leah, sure, I just sent you an email with more info. I hope it helps! Melissa
Hi Melissa! I’m so happy and grateful that i’ve come across this blog – thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m currently experiencing anxiety/depression as I haven’t been able to shake the symptoms of my last bad UTI (peeing blood etc) and I’m afraid of intimacy with my partner. I am so sick of being prescribed antibiotics. I was just curious as to what my first step should be to getting help naturally… Do I see a naturopath/holistic doctor? Was it just herbal medicines and supplements that helped you or diet changes too etc? Would love to hear from you xx Jamie
Hi Jamie, you’re definitely not alone! I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
I’m suffering from reoccurring utis, as well. Could you send me the supplements/vitamins you used. Thank you!
Hey! I’m very interested in your regimen. I have been suffering from chronic UTIs and am looking for some products to add to my routine! 🙂
Hi Kasia, I just sent you an email with more detail. We can discuss there. For others who would like more information, please share your email via the green form above. Thanks, Melissa
Hi Ryley, I just emailed you with more detail. I hope it helps. Melissa
Hi Melissa! Thanks for sharing your story, I’ve been struggling with my UTIS the last fee months, I used to have one every year at least, but now It’s getting more frequent that usual. Right now Im experiencing a very painful one, and just reading things in the internet I came to your story, and I would really appreciate if you could share with me the regimen you’re following. I’ve been taking probiotics too and cranberry juice but it doesn’t seem to work much. Thanks! ☺️
Hi Natalia, I just sent you an email. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hello, thanks for sharing your story. I have had UTIs for 7 years now. I have tried various medicines and suppliments but nothing worked. I live in Berlin and will be nice if you share the contacts that helped you here.
Hope to have news from you soon
Sinem
Hi Sinem, the doctors who tried to help me were not UTI specialists and I don’t have any good personal contacts for you. Having said that, we have heard from others about clinicians who may be able to help, and I’ve shared that information with you by email. Melissa
Hi I’m Danielle I get recurring UTI’s and I’m 24 years old! I have it 2 years now. I mean the doctors don’t do much but keep prescribing me medication and that’s all. I eat cranberry’s take cranberry pills and all kinds of home remedies for UTIS nothing works. I notice if I have sex with my boyfriend the pain enhances by 10x and I feel bad because We have been together 4 years and 2 years we haven’t really had much sex lol 😂 but the pain is unbearable and he feels just as bad for me and I just need any advice I can take please help!
Hi Danielle, I can sympathise! I just sent you an email with more information. You can ask any questions you have there. Melissa
I’ve been struggling with recurrent UTI’s for the past 6 months and would love to know what regime/products you used to help get rid of yours.
Hi Ella, I just sent you an email with more insight. Let me know if you have any questions. Melissa
Hello, I’m very interested in the regimen and supplements you took, could you please provide me with more info?
I am also interested in the list/regimen of supplements that helped you tackle infection
Hi Ana, I just emailed you with more info plus the list you asked for in your other comment. Melissa
Hi Peter, I just sent you an email with more information. I hope it helps. Melissa
Been suffering from this for 2 years. Please could you please send me your regimen.
Hi Dee, I saw you also sent me an email so I replied to that earlier. I hope. you find some answers soon. Melissa
I have monthly recurring uti’s with inflammatory issues that started this year. Please help me with your regimen.
Hi Christina, I see you also sent us an email and someone from our team has replied with more info. I hope it helps, Melissa