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When I feel the slightest beginning of pain(it really almost never happens) I just eat some ginger, smaller quantity now. I hope this helps someone too.
Sea Salt
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Stinging Nettle
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Try Stinging Nettle Root first. It can help with that problem. Mine shutdown and that's what helped open it up. I took two 500 mg capsules.
SSKI (Potassium Iodide)
An article from Dr Jonathan's Wright's website lists a few treatments for bladder infections including the use of SSKI.
Attached is the section addressing UTIs (Holly is Dr Wright's wife):
" .... Although Holly has never had the experience, occasionally another woman at one of the conferences we attended developed a bladder infection when far away from home and her physician. Holly gives her our “back-up” small bottle of SSKI with instructions to take 10 to 15 drops in water or juice every 3 to 4 hours (while awake) until the infection is gone.
Although SSKI is close to 100% effective in the elimination of bladder infections, this is a “high dose”; make sure to read the section “Keeping SSKI Use Safe”.
If possible, it's best to use the simple sugar D-mannose to eliminate bladder infections. D-mannose is effective over 90% of the time, and is very, very safe. For details, see "D-mannose and Bladder Infection, " by Lane Lenard Ph.D. and me, available through the Tahoma Clinic Dispensary.
When our children were teenagers, they always knew where to find the SSKI bottle. Whenever one of them “popped a zit”, she or he would rub SSKI into it every hour or two. The offending “zit” would be gone in 24-48 hours or less; an innumerable number of social events were rendered “zit-free” by this approach.... "
SOURCE: Iodide – One Mineral Can Help A Myriad Of Conditions From Atherosclerosis To “COPD” to Zits.
by Tahoma Clinic | Jan 8,2011 | Articles
SSKI USE SAFETY
As to keeping the use of SSKI safe, I think this refers to two key issues.
1. IODINE SENSITIVITY
Do the iodine Spot Test/Iodine Skin Patch Test - place a few drops on an area of thin clean skin and watch for adverse reactions during the day. If OK, then take 1 drop and watch for reactions. If OK, then slowly titrate up to therapeutic amounts. If too many detox/sensitivity symptoms occur drop back to a lower amount and slowly titrate up.
Some people develop rare symptoms when taking iodine, see a holistic practitioner versed in using iodine for guidance.
2. REQUIRED IODINE CO-NUTRIENTS/SUPPLEMENTS
For a majority of people there are required iodine-companion nutrients one must take at least 2 weeks before (ideally) and during initial iodine intake. It is important to correct these deficiencies before and during thyroid hormone and iodine use.
Generally, this is because Americans, and people in other industrial nations, often develop herxheimer/detox symptoms in response to first taking iodine because they are deficient in iodine and in many of the required iodine-companion nutrients; and/or, have high toxin levels such as toxic halides (Fl, Cl, Br); and/or, have chronic candida (often develops in response to chronic iodine deficiency.)
The essential iodine co-supplements are specific nutrients, vitamins and minerals required for your brain, thyroid, liver and tissues to properly produce and use iodine and thyroid hormone. If you are deficient in these key nutrients, toxic by-products are not cleared from the body quickly enough and critical iodine pathways in the body are blocked causing symptoms.
* KEY MINERALS: zinc, selenium, magnesium, iron. And, calcium, manganese, copper and boron are needed in the thyroid/iodine pathways. Caution: need to know how to take non-toxic forms of minerals. Remember, anemias can be deficiencies in iron, B12 and Folate.
* KEY VITAMINS: B2 Riboflavin, B3 Niacin, B12 Methylcobalamin, B8 Myo-Inositol, Vitamin C (take away from Iodine), Vitamin D3, Vitamin A. Can also include: folate, Vitamin E
* KEY FATS: Omega-3, Essential Fatty Acids. Omit bad fats, high omega 6 oil diets.
* KEY AMINO ACIDS: L Tyrosine & quality Protein. Ensure you are absorbing/eating enough protein, every meal - this entails having enough stomach HCL and digestive enzymes to digest the protein, supplementation is often needed.
* OTHER KEY COMPOUNDS:
SEA SALT - 1/2 - 1 tsp sea salt, daily in glass water
BODY pH - should be in a healthy range to best absorb iodine & other minerals. Can simply adjust diet until the urine pH reads between 6.5 to 7.2
AVOID: gluten, dairy, soy, high omega 7 intake and processed sugars; especially if have autoimmune thyroid condition.
AVOID: toxic halogens, always: fluoride in water and toothpaste, chlorine in water, bromide in flour and flame retardants. Many medications contain toxic halogens. Toxic halogens displace iodine and when taking iodine you will detox the toxic halogens out of your body = symptoms.
NOTE: thyroid hormone production and proper iodine utilization is dependent on key nutrients, a healthy liver and adrenals and omitting food allergens especially gluten which is the number one food to contribute to thyroid dysfunction.
NOTE: see all the great info regarding Iodine use on EarthClinic.
OTHER SOURCES: Dr Peter Osbourne, Dr David Brownstein, Dr Sircus, Lynn Farrow, CureZone Iodine Group, Dr Jonathan Wright, Dr Flechas, Dr Gabriel Cousens, Dr Darren Schmidt, Dr Berg, etc....
Cream of Tartar
Baking Soda
So please beware...this from my urologist.
xoxo L J
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
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Anyways, I had felt some mild burning since a few days already, but only today the pain and need to pee every two minutes, hit me plus tinges of blood when wiping - it was not looking good, and I knew I needed to do something ASAP to try and eliminate the infection, or else it would be off to the ER.
First thing I did, was, heating up some water and pouring it in a small cooking pan, and adding some ACV (I did not measure it - just poured some in). Then, I wrapped my lower body in a big towel and sat over the pot on the floor, to allow the ACV/water steam to penetrate my nether regions. I do not have a tub, so this was the next best thing to a sitzbath. I felt relief almost immediately, though the urge to pee still remained. Hence, after the steam procedure, I took a small teaspoon of organic baking soda, and mixed it in a glass of water and drank this. Now, 30 min later, I feel so much better!!!
I prepped myself another glass of the water and baking soda mix, and will keep it next to my bed to sip on should I wake during the night.
I have not given this treatment 5 stars yet, as I still have to see how I will feel in the morning, but if I continue to feel better (and I will def repeat the steam procedure and water/ baking soda drinks for a bit), then this is an amazing home remedy. Thank you all for sharing!
Enterococcus UTI Remedies
- I tried oregano EO, 1 drop in 1 tsp of olive oil multiple times/day: did not help.
- I tried a product UTI-clear with uva ursi, echinacea and other herbs: did nothing.
- I paid $190 a homeopath who sold me $160 worth of useless products that did absolutely nothing to "fix my terrain" (his words).
- I am now trying Goldenseal tincture 3x/day.
- If this doesnt work I will try olive leaf.
If that won't work I am at a loss as this bacteria is antibiotics resistant.
I am sorry to hear that you have been fighting an enterococcus UTI for such a long time. I also have a UTI caused by enterococcus, and can't get rid of it with antibiotics. I was wondering if you have found a solution? Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Enterococcus UTI Remedies
Multiple Remedies
Coconut Oil, Honey and Oregano Oil
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Apple Cider Vinegar, Cranberry, Vitamin C
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I had a nasty infection sometime last week (most likely caused by a pair of too-tight short shorts that I sometimes sleep in) and decided to try a combination of things to get rid of it faster. I took two cranberry pills (which was about 226mg), 2 vitamin C tablets (1000mg) and washed it all down with 2 tbs. of apple cider vinegar diluted in 2 cups of water. To my amazement, 20 minutes later the discomfort had vanished completely. No more bladder infection! I'm not sure if it was a specific remedy or the combination of all 3 that cured it so fast, but I've decided that I will be taking a tbs. of ACV in my water on a daily basis, continuing to take cranberry extract pills (at 452mg) and increasing my daily vitamin C intake. As long as I stay away clothes that are too tight, I'm hoping it will prevent me from ever getting another one!
Vitamin C
You are right about the uva ursi, it's helped me a time or two, as well.
Link to Drinking City Water
Link to Drinking City Water
Plantain Tea
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Probiotics
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I tried drinking diluted ACV, but it wasn't catching on fast enough, so after rushing to the healthfood store I administered the recommended probiotic supplement as a vaginal suppository. After 30 minutes I wasn't sure if it was working, but after an hour the 'twinge' was gone as well as most of my stress. A vegetarian gel cap takes longer to dissolve, unless there is sufficient stomach acid.
For the first 3 hours, one capsule every hour, or each time after urinating. I'm using one capsule every 2 hours now. Drinking water. I also took a capsule orally figuring it wouldn't hurt to have one in the digestive system. The suppository was enough to nip the UTI in the bud, and urgent care office was avoided.
Be well, Sheila
Baking Soda
Sea Salt
Multiple Remedies
So if I still have this infection, I'm going on week number 3 of having it. I really dont want to take antibiotics, plus I can't really afford going for a doctors visit plus a prescription. So week one, I chugged lots of water and cranberry juice, drank apple cider vinegar 2tbsps a day, took cranberry supplements, vitamin c, echinacea, acidophilus and the apple cider vinegar seemed to help me. But I was still having irritation, then last week, I was still chugging water and cranberry juice, still doing vitamin c and all the pills I listed above, only I was taking 2 tbsps of apple cider vinegar 3 times a day.. And it helped at first, but then at the end of last week it started to hurt a lot more.
Then this past monday, I got Kidney Bladder remedy, I researched beforehand on how Uva Ursi is really can help get rid of the infection, so I went to the local health food store to get it, but then saw the blend for Kidney Bladder which contains Uva Ursi, but also contains Juniper, Parsley, Ginger, Marshmallow root, cramp bark and goldenseal root which I hear are all awesome things to help get rid of a bladder infection. I cut out the cranberry juice this week, and have just been drinking water. Your supposed to take this blend twice a day, so I did for monday and tuesday. But I later read on tuesday night that cranberry and vitamin c make my blend pills pretty much ineffective. So I stopped taking the cranberry supplements and vitamin c, and have just been chugging the water, taking this blend with all this stuff in it, echinacea, and acidophilus. So I feel like I've really improved, it's a lot better. But I'm still feeling irritation, it hasn't moved to my kidneys, thats for sure. But it's been like 4 effective days of taking this blend, and I can only take it up to 7, because past that is dangerous.
Though my mom who is a nurse, said that maybe the infection is gone and that there is more to it, that I possibly could have irritable problems with my urethra that's causing me discomfort/irritation while I urinate. So what should I do? Does it sound like I'm on the right track to being cured? What else should I do if not? Could my mom be right?
Usually, when I feel a bladder infection coming on, I take ACV and it goes away. Some people have success with using probiotics. All the remedies I would suggest to you it seems that you have tried already. If you've tried everything and your bladder infection hasn't gone away, you should really go on antibiotics. I know that's probably not what you want to hear, but a bladder infection can cause some serious complications if not treated quickly and properly. If you are still having some discomfort, it means your bladder infection is still hanging on (or you've caused some damage to your urethra by not treating it properly). If you are worried about the side effects of antibiotics, take probiotics to replenish the "good" bacteria in your system.
I know it's expensive to go to the doctor, but depending on what state you live in, pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens and Target have walk-in clinics that will treat you for UTIs/bladder infections for under $80. Generic antibiotics are also usually not very expensive. I think you should go and not wait any longer. Home remedies are good when they work, but if they aren't working for you, you shouldn't put off seeking professional treatment.
Best of luck to you, Jennifer
Multiple Remedies
I was prescribed this treatment by a urologist when all the antibiotics failed to work. You drink three cups of cranberry juice per day preferably on an empty stomach. If it works it works fast. It did for me in about 2 weeks when nothing else did....Oscar
Multiple Remedies
Cranberry
Ted's Remedies
Antibiotics, Dysbiosis and Candida
All the symptoms you have described seem to relate to candida problems: low thyroid, low energy, brain fog, memory problems with ongoing intestinal problems etc. The cause was perhaps over-use of strong antibiotics over too long a period. I have also had systemic candida and managed to get rid of it using natural protocols -- but it was a lengthy process.
For natural Candida remedies -- see these links:
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/mystery-diagnosis.html#AGT
Acidophilus
General Feedback
However; I have been doing daily research on this field and came across very interesting information and soon will start testing them. some of them are;
- hydrogen peroxide-food grade
http://www.foodgrade-hydrogenperoxide.com/id26.html
http://educate-yourself.org/cn/hydrogenperoxidewaltergrotz20nov04.shtml
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/hydrogen_peroxide.html - colloidal silver
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/colloidal_silver.html - coconut oil
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/coconut_oil.html
read all the remedies from the top tab, very informative. This is the best web site, I have benefited from many remedies posted here!
General Feedback
Wishing your daughter well!
Grapefruit Seed Extract
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These two work consistently for me.
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Baking Soda
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I finally decided on the 1/2 half teaspoon baking soda in 8 oz of water every two hours for three days recipe. My GOD was this difficult. I drank tons of water, ate very lightly, I DID feel better, and I thought it was working. By the third day, I didnt complete the process cuz I was feeling pretty awful and getting side effects from the constant onslaught of baking soda(headache, dizzyness, just feeling not right, lol! ) I decided to go back to acidying myself again, and I fig, if I have interstitial Cystitus, I will know for sure, if I try this new remedy.
What did work, was taking massive doses of vitamin C. I read somewhere about a women that said this cure was failsafe, and she swears by it.
Take 5 1000mg vitamin C tablets every two to two and a half hours 4 times for one day. So, by the end of the day, you would need to have taken 20, 000mg vitamin c, and lots of water. So every two hours, I took 5 1000mg vitamin c pills for four times all day.
I did this yesterday, and by GOD, I think this has worked. (fingers crossed). The only downside as Ive had burning, acid runs since yesterday morning, but she said this was normal, and worth it if my bladder pain is gone. Fingers crossed I think it mite have worked :)
If it hasnt Im trying D mannose again, and echanacea, as that has worked for me before. OR a new remedy I just read about, 1/2 tsp cream of tarter in a few inches of water, twice a day for three days.
Uva Ursi
Uva Ursi
D-Mannose
I began the mannose as directed, 2-3 pills 3 times a day for about 4 days. In the meantime, I had a urinalysis that revealed no infection. I still had the heavy, full feeling in the bladder area, worsening as the bladder fills. I have stopped the mannose and the symptoms are lessening leading me to wonder if the mannose caused the symptoms (while no e coli present?). Thanks for reading. Go Packers :)
Multiple Remedies
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I have been feeling much better and though I must devote some extra energy to keeping myself healthy, the relief is well worth it! Here's what has helped me so far:
ACV- This has been a life saver!! I couldn't find the organic where I live in Mexico, so I just got the regular kind and it still worked wonders. I add a couple tablespoons to a large bottle of water which I sip over several hours. During an acute attack, I would drink a more concentrated solution and continue to drink a lot of water. I say would drink because I seldom experience the severe kind of pain that I used to feel. I can say pretty confidently that ACV has been one of the most helpful things in combatting these issues.
Water- I try to drink about 3 liters a day.
Probiotics- I take a strong probiotic everyday- helps to keep the general area in order, limiting vulvadynia symptoms and also keeps me more regular.
Fiber- speaking of regular... This helps with my bladder and female issues. If I am ever constipated, pushing at all can cause problems down there. I try not to push.
Kegel exercises- I contract the muscles and hold for a few seconds. I do this pretty regularly, but also when I am in the midsts of pain or discomfort. It really does seem to help.
Loose clothing- I used to wear tight jeans, sometimes a thong... Not anymore! I wear lots of skirts or dresses, cotton underwear and I make sure to wear pants and leggings that don't have big seems right through the crotch.
Stress- I know that avoiding stress is difficult at times, but it is paramount to reducing the severity of my health problems. So, I just pay close attention to what my body is telling me. If I am cleaning and start to feel a bit of pressure or stinging, well guess what- its time to stop for the day or maybe I just need to move slower. Lower back strain can make things worse, so I will try to sit more frequently, bend with the knees, that sort of thing. And I only cry when it is really worth it now. I think about whether or not what I am crying over is worth the pain it will cause a short while after. Usually its not. I am not a robot and it may be strange to say I choose not to cry-- but when you cry or worry or panic, the body tenses up and puts pressure on those nether regions. Sometimes the onset of my symptoms was enough to start this chain reaction of worrying and stressing and honestly it made it all much worse. Thinking too much about my symptoms never helped. I do what I know has worked for me and then try to keep calm and distract myself.
Things I try to avoid: sugar, lots of bread, alcohol (I immediately feel stinging in my bladder), really spicy foods, strong chemicals (bleach is the worst for me), pollution, cigarette smoke, lack of sleep.
Ice- I have several ice packs- I wrap one in a hand towel and place it down there when I start to feel swolen or stinging. It's instant relief.
Intimacy-Anything that touches down there must be clean. No after the game, after a long day anything with my husband. And right after, I make sure to pee and then rinse everything off. Maybe it hinders spontanaeity, but not as much as several days of pain.
I hope this is helpful. It's my arsenal and I'm sure that everyone needs to find what is specifically helpful for them. I have gone from having weekly bouts of severe pain, sometimes for several days... To having a problem once every couple of months.The first hint of discomfort and I am combatting it with everything Ive got. I really feel for anyone experiencing ongoing discomfort or pain of any sort and I wish you much peace and relief.
Cinnamon
Which type of cinnamon did you use? Cassia or Ceylon or other?
Thank you
