Frequent UTIs

PamSheaMember

Just wondered if any other female J-pouchers out there have problems with urinary tract infections? I'm a little over 9 months post-takedown and just in the last couple of months have had 4 UTIs.I'm very careful after BMs to cleanse thoroughly (always use wet wipes), and of course remember the front to back rule! I've started drinking a lot more water and add a little pure cranberrry juice to it as well, would love to hear any ideas or suggestions to prevent the miserable burning!

Thanks!

1/1/138:43 PM

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rockandrollerMember

AZO makes a cranberry tablet that can really help if you take several day, much fewer calories and sugar (which promotes bacteria) than drinking the juice.

Have they checked your kidneys?

1/2/1311:39 AM

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PamSheaMember

Thanks for the input rockandroller, I have heard of the cranberry tablets and will try them for sure. As far as my kidneys go, I've had blood work, CT, and urinalysis that show everything is normal with them. No stones or crystals that might irritate.

It has been mentioned by my nurse practitioner, that having multiple BMs a day could increase the opportunity for bacteria to enter the urinary tract. However, other than being diligent about hygiene, I don't really know how to avoid that issue!

1/2/138:49 PM

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