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Cambridge, VT

After having a urinary tract infection with greater than 100,000 E Coli I was prescribed macrodantin which was effective in stopping the infection. I was told that women over 60 years old are more prone to UTI's
My son installed a bidet sprayer on my toilet. At first I was hesitant to use it, but I have started to use it and I feel cleaner. I wash from front to back and I have been using less toilet paper. Globally, other countries use these for hygiene. My question is: Is anyone else using… read more

November 10, 2022
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Addendum: I worked in a rehabilitation center for many years. The best advice I ever heard was if you are prone to UTI’s, wash your hands before urinating to rid your hands of bacteria. That’s all friends ❤️

November 10, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you for all the great responses.

November 10, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

I also have a lot of UTI's, I'm only 58 years old, no bidet, but I use cranberry and vitamin c. If I am put on a prescription I end up with a yeast infection.

November 10, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yay! Thank you for being bold enough to talk about down there care. When my Lupus symptoms first began I was unable to perform peri-care. My upper body was in pain and I simply had to get into the shower and clean myself with the handheld shower head. That would exhaust me making it necessary to go to bed and rest! I went on Amazon and ordered the portable bidet for less than $50! That solved the problem! I was no longer using precious energy for toileting aftercare. It’s been a true blessing and again I thank you for bringing up the subject! 🦋🙏❤️

November 10, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

I also have utis. I take cranberry tablets and vitamin c. It does help

November 10, 2022

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