Problems with urinary tract infections?

[SViking]

For the last five years I’ve been on and off of, Provenge, Pluvicto, SBRT, first and second generation ADT and currently BAT. I recently contracted a serious blood infection for no apparent reason only speculation by doctors that it was a UTI that jumped into my bloodstream through my kidneys.

I had woke up with kidney pain a few weeks ago and urinated out close to a pint of blood and wound up in the ER with mild convulsions.

I am not sexually active so this could not be due to an STD. I spent two weeks on IV antibiotics. Symptoms disappeared and two urine cultures showed that all was well so doctors advised to load up on probiotics as well as probiotics and other gut healing methods. All was well for the last two weeks until this morning. I noticed the same burning sensation while urinating. Urologist sent me in to do a urine test which takes three days to get a result. In the meantime, he suggested going back on a similar antibiotic just in case.

I don’t like taking meds of any kind, especially when not absolutely necessary. Is there any connection to UTIs and some of the prostate cancer treatments? If so, what is the solution?

[j-o-h-n]

If you're not circumcised......... get it done. Check with your Urologist...

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[Explorer08]

My urology clinic recommends D-Mannose to help prevent UTIs. They say it prevents bacteria from adhering to the inside of the bladder so they can be passed out quickly during urination. I buy D-Mannose via Amazon and take one capsule at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. D-Mannose is a preventative and not a cure for existing UTIs, they say.

[85236442968]

SViking

I honestly cannot answer your question abou,

"Is there any connection to UTIs and some of the prostate cancer treatments? If so, what is the solution?"

I can however tell you my experience.

As I was getting ready for radiation, I recieved a packet from the Radiation Oncology team. The RO himself went over the packet and talked about Hydrogel spacers, the tattoos and all of that stuff that happens to everyone. In the packet was a page that discussed Cranberry Juice as helping with the prevention of UTIs. It did say this was not necessary for me to take every day but, it seems that patients' have less UTIs if they take it daily.

I had about 8 oz every day thru radiation and after for a while. No UTIs. No sure if it was the cause of none, but i am sure it did not hurt.

After about 2 months after I quit taking it, my wife commented that I did not have any of the minor colds or sniffles or such when I was taking it, and then after I quit I started getting them occasionally again.

Anyway started back on the Cranberry every day since. Can tell you I have had no UTIs, and I honestly think my overall health is better because of it.

I did post about this subject some time back, under the heading, "To cranberry or not to cranberry, that is the question.

Anyway best wishes on your journey/adventure

[SViking in reply to 85236442968]

Thanks. I heard the same so I'm off to Whole Foods to buy some suagar-free, pure cranberry juice.

[Rocketman1960]

I rely on Azo from time to time.

[RoseDoc]

Any urgent care can give you a urinalysis in minutes. A culture takes 48 hours. Consider going to the local urgent care and see what the results are.

[SViking]

Thanks. Got first blood test results and still waiting on culture.

x

[85236442968]

SVKIng

Be careful a lot of the cranberry mixtures (with other fruit juices) are loaded with dyes. Get the 100% cranberry juice with no added sugar. The juice has some natural sugar, but is tart, so some companies put in extra sugar, so the kids will drink it.

Also this summer if you have a barbeque, )or just want a summer drink) cranberry and 7UP makes a great drink with a bit of carbonation. Use the no sugar 7UP. I do not use alcohol in mine, but my sone in law puts a bit of vodka in his.

Best wishes on your journey and adventure. ( I started calling this Prostate Cancer an adventure as you never know what is coming next.)

[SViking in reply to 85236442968]

And "The adventure begins when things stop going as planned."