Flares and UTI's
Thu, May 07, 2015 5:35 PM
Every time I have flare of my crohn's it seems I get a urinary tract infection. I have tried everything I can think of to prevent them wet wipes, cranberry caps, and lots of water all the time. I am wondering if any other women have this problem and if they do what they do to prevent them.
ameschwenJoined Oct 11, 2009
Mon, July 13, 2015 10:17 AM
Reply posted for phdragonfly.
Sorry,I didnt mean to post twice. Like I said I'm new. BUT do Research on cranberries on the web. The pros and cons.
Joined Jul 10, 2015
Mon, July 13, 2015 9:57 AM
Reply posted for ameschwen.
I went to a urologist and the told me cranberries are the worst for UTI's. They said it's an old myth. They also said ,"If you think about it,when your bladder and urethra are swollen and inflamed, the worst thing to do is treat it with something acidic." I tried yogurts and a ton of water , flavored,but nothing with citric acid. As far as wipes. I started getting baby wipes with aloe and vitamin E. Keep hydrated,that's the most important. I was just diagnosed in may. This is working so far. I hope it helps.
Joined Jul 10, 2015
Mon, July 13, 2015 9:55 AM
Reply posted for ameschwen.
I went to a urologist and the told me cranberries are the worst for UTI's. They said it's an old myth. They also said ,"If you think about it,when your bladder and urethra are swollen and inflamed, the worst thing to do is treat it with something acidic." I tried yogurts and a ton of water , flavored,but nothing with citric acid. As far as wipes. I started getting baby wipes with aloe and vitamin E. Keep hydrated,that's the most important. I was just diagnosed in may. This is working so far. I hope it helps.
Joined Jul 10, 2015
Tue, May 12, 2015 2:14 PM
Reply posted for ameschwen.
My cousin with Crohn's has frequently recurring UTI's. She too has tried just about everything like you mentioned and still gets UTI's. Her latest change was to eliminate polyester or synthetic fabrics -- now, her pants/shorts and underwear are all cotton.
She also learned that she had to avoid using any products with fragrances, so she buys wet wipes, etc. that are fragrance-free and designed for people with sensitive skin.
working 4healthJoined Jun 29, 2014
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