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I can't recommend a natural solution, but would advise you to request that your GP refer you to a urology dept asap [the delays for referrals can be long] as the symptoms of a UTI can be a sign of other conditions, especially in men.

Guys have a fantastic urology dept.


A lot of over the counter medications may contain potassium, which builds up, potentially causing other issues.


If you want something natural whilst you [hopefully] get a formal diagnosis, I find the staff at Health Matters on Lordship Lane to be very helpful and you can call first if you find it embarrassing to talk about in person.

Chick Wrote:

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> There are no homeopathic remedies. It's just

> water, save your money.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45721670


Try expanding your horizons a bit and watch this episode of Horizon. Currently on BBC iplayer.

With the greatest respect what for? It's just water and has no "memory". Sure there may be a placebo effect but that's all.




Alan Medic Wrote:

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> Chick Wrote:

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> -----

> > There are no homeopathic remedies. It's just

> > water, save your money.

>

> https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45721670

>

> Try expanding your horizons a bit and watch this

> episode of Horizon. Currently on BBC iplayer.

Please let us show some tolerance for the faith of others. I am happy for anyone to hold a belief that is unsupported by any rational argument or scientific proof. It is ok by me for others to believe that the efficacy of a potion containing absolutely nothing of the active agent is increased by diluting it further.


However, I would ask homeopathic practitioners to consider those not of the faith. Each time you administer a dose of less than nothing of a powerful agent to your client, you are, without my consent, giving me even less than less than nothing.

Hi Mark, sorry I just cant go along with what I see as charlatans exploiting the weak and vulnerable any more that I could accept ?spiritualist?s? exploiting people by claiming to talk to the dead. People have died taking homeopathy seriously and ignoring the NHS.

This thread isn?t the place for such a discussion so I will duck out but may in the future start a thread in the lounge.

Chick Wrote:

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> Hi Mark, sorry I just cant go along with what I

> see as charlatans exploiting the weak and

> vulnerable any more that I could accept

> ?spiritualist?s? exploiting people by claiming to

> talk to the dead. People have died taking

> homeopathy seriously and ignoring the NHS.

> This thread isn?t the place for such a discussion

> so I will duck out but may in the future start a

> thread in the lounge.


Thoroughly agree. "Snake Oil" by John Diamond is a great read for those interested.

Sorry,

I was being a bit obscure, attempting ridicule rather then outright condemnation. Of course the practitioners are charlatans and are exploitative. At least the NHS has stopped funding homeopathy. The British Homeopathic Association took the NHS to the High Court but failed to get the funding continued.

MarkT

As an occasional cystitis sufferer, I can really recommend Waterfall D-Mannose by Sweet Cures. Works far, far better than the sachets from the chemist / cranberry juice and has staved off having to get antibiotics from the Drs and stopped me having to neck nurofen if an attack feels imminent.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322847365_Urox_containing_concentrated_extracts_of_Crataeva_nurvala_stem_bark_Equisetum_arvense_stem_and_Lindera_aggregata_root_in_the_treatment_of_symptoms_of_overactive_bladder_and_urinary_incontinence_A_phas


Horsetail is a herb known for its properties which help for urinary conditions including cystitis. Above is a link of a recent published scientific study which is looking at a medicine where horsetail is combined with two other herbs, although I have used it on its own.

I hope you are feeling better now, and found something that brings relief.

  • 2 months later...
Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice is one of the most well-known natural remedies for urinary tract infections. There is a good lot of juices to serve the cause at local stores or online stores like https://www.tesco.com/, https://sportsinside.co.uk/ and many more... I have personally tried this and it does provide relief.

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> Chick Wrote:

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> > With the greatest respect what for? It's just

> > water and has no "memory". Sure there may be a

> > placebo effect but that's all.

> >

> That's the point. The placebo effect can be huge.


So there is no problem with selling someone water in a medicine bottle and telling them it?s a cure for the common cold?

patrickpowell Wrote:

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> Drinking unsweetened cranberry juice is one of the

> most well-known natural remedies for urinary tract

> infections. There is a good lot of juices to serve

> the cause at local stores or online stores like

> https://www.tesco.com/,

> https://.co.uk/ and many more... I

> have personally tried this and it does provide

> relief.


You?re lucky, I?ve found it?s made my symptoms worse despite both my GP and Kings telling me that I should drink cranmberry juice. Latest guidelines from NICE state that its curative powers are ?inconclusive? https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/cranberry-juice-uti-urine-infections-treatment-cure-nice-health-guidelines-a8342536.html

Lavendar as Bumpkin rightly mentioned, daily taking of D-Mannose is my go to for avoiding UTI and Cystitis, along with a change in diet. Some people might equate the D-Mannose with cranberry tablets but it breaks down differently in your system (and worth noting, the sugar in cranberry juice should be avoided). I suffered consistently for 3 years straight, having a few kidney infections along the way, constantly on antibiotics and even had a GP tell me she wanted to put me on daily antibiotic course to keep from getting any more. Eventually I was so fed up I saw a physiotherapist who specialised in pelvic conditions and a nutritionist, and ultimately changed my diet to cut down on coffee, alcohol, acidic and inflammatory foods and sugar, and drank more water daily. Gluten intolerance and eating badly were basically causing general inflammation in my bowel which was having a knock on effect on my bladder. I now take the D-Mannose only when I feel run down or like one might be coming on, and I haven't had an infection in 5 years! Good luck I hope things improve soon for you

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