I get them often, too. Antibiotics is the only thing I have found to get rid of MY bacterial uti. I have tried every supplement recommended to me, with no relief, so I suggest sticking with the prescription antibiotics.

I've never tried the D-Mannose but my health food store lady said it works just like an antibiotic to clear up a UTI. Having some kidney stones, I'm prone to getting UTI's, so if and when I get another one, I may at least try the product.

I do take a very strong probiotic and also Acidophilus which is supposed to help from getting infections.

I second the probiotic!

I've heard the probiotic works. I'm trying it now but have only been on it for about two weeks. I was also told that baths are a no no for chronic UTI sufferers.

Scissors, the doctor told me that's part of the reason I get them - I take a hot bubble bath most days and showers a couple of days a week, to wash my hair. Three days of taking half a antibiotic tablet, with lots of water, clears mine up. I get them every couple of months.

Thanks for your opinions. I do take probiotics. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try the D Mannose. If I can find it locally, I'll let you all know if it works. I don't think mine is caused by bubble baths, as I only
shower. Our tub is teeny-tiny and not very comfortable to bathe in. I did use a public restroom the day before I got it and was wondering if you can get a uti from that. Anyone know? Thanks again..

I take daily baths and never have had a UTI. I guess I am very lucky.

Jafralady, I swear by DMannose and so does my DD. We are the Queen and Princess of UTI's. I am 65 and have had them since my 30's. I discovered the DMannose when 2 dr's within a week told me I did not have a UTI. They did not know what was wrong with me. They offerd me no help. I got POed and started researching what to do, saw several recommends for DMannose~~~off I went to the health food store. It worked and I keep a container of it always on hand.

I also take cranberry and turmeric pills 2X's daily. I swear by them also and will take an extra cranberry pills if I feel like maybe I am getting a UTI~~~if I feel they are not working, I start the DMannose.

Turmeric is good for so many things I take it for joint pain, but I think i also help with UTI's. You should Goggle it for all of the things it can help people with.

I have struggled with UTI's for so long and this combo has been working for me for about 3 years now .

Good Luck, I got my Dmannose at my health food store, my DD has ordered it from Amazon~it comes in pills or powder form.

Good Luck~~let me know if you find something you like.

never had one till after my hyst, and the doc was very vague about where my bladder is, lol...(not in sling or mesh)....of course it didn't help after surgery I was so dehydrated I was headed for kidney failure! I still see a kidney dr quarterly...so am limited on foods, ect...wonder if he'd even allow otc supplements?

Which one do you take? Because, if I obtain probiotics thorugh yogurt, for instance, it's not enough. One in pill form, is way better-for me.

Here is a link that might be useful: a good one

The very potent probiotic I take is by Renew Life, has 55 billion flora, and MUST be kept refrigerated along with the Acidophilus. (I don't like Yogurt) I also take 2 Colostrum daily to build the immune system. That is what is what is found in a mother's milk. I take a cranberry pill daily too. No tub baths for me, only showers, and remember to always "wipe AWAY" from your body.

I will look into the Turmeric.

Always get a good medical work up including full blood work when having problems like that because some medical conditions can increase the incidence of them. The underlying cause would need to be addressed for the uti frequency to drop.

I take probiotic gold daily and drink Kefir, which taste great, the Kefir contains lactase which helps me because I tend to be lactose intolerant. I buy mine at the grocery store, some have it with the yogurt products some in a health food section refrigerated of course. It's great stuff. Since I have to take drugs that just kill my immune system I take advantage of these good healthy ways to try to restore some balance to my system.

Here is a link that might be useful: Kefir

Lots of great info. at the Kitchen Table. Yogalady--I will check out Tumeric. rob333 and linda---I take Probiotic Acidophilus that needs
to be refrigerated. I am not fond of yogurt at all. ravencajoun..I have never heard of Kefir. Thanks for the link. The info. is fascinating.......By the way, I have been diagnosed years ago with
Type 2 Diabetes, but it is fully under control with diet, exercise, and
metformin. Only goes high when I eat the wrong things. I try very
hard to keep the readings under 100. I guess the uti's might be
from that, but I rarely have high readings. Thanks again for your feedback everyone....

I take turmeric for arthritis pain.