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I'm suffering from a urine infection.

Have been to the pharmacy, but because of the meds I'm on she was reluctant to advise on what to take to relieve the symptoms.

I'm taking Apixaban, Bisperol and Amlodopine daily.

Unfortunately I obviously can't get to see a Dr until Monday.

Any suggestions - am drinking water and cranberry in large amounts and taking paracetamol.

Feeling grumpy and fed up with visiting the loo! 😑

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Thank u goldie - not too sure if the pharmacist was being over cautious about letting me purchase those but suggested that I see the dr before taking those. May have to just do it and hope that nothing in them reacts with other meds! 😱😊

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Luludeanβ€’ in reply toLizie-Loo2013

Phone the NHS helpline, your GP answering service will give you appropriate number.

They are brilliant!

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Lizie-Loo2013β€’ in reply toLuludean

Thank u! Why did nt I think of that - guess I'm to busy nipping to the loo! 😱😊

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Lizie-Loo2013

Thank u. Deff off to get some. Many thanks for taking the time to get back to me. Really appreciate it 😊

Hi Lizie....maybe you should think about changing your nickname until it's sorted!!!.....on a more serious note, if they suggest antibiotics, I was told by the hospital to take Amoxycillin for a raging toothache - I'm also on apixaban but I don't take the others you mention. I was not aware of any problems but obviously you need to check, hope you feel better soon, I know it can be very upleasant.....keep drinking too, even though it will make you uncomfortable.....John

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Lizie-Loo2013β€’ in reply to

Thanks so much for your reply - and the comment about the name change even managed to put a smile on my grumpy face! 😊 Lizzie who needs the loo too much at the mo! X

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doodle68

Hi Lizzie :-) I was told by a Dr years ago the best thing to take for a UTI is bicarbonate of soda which most households have, a teaspoon in a ltr of water. You would need to check if there are contraindications with each drug you are taking .

Something else which helps, wrap a hot water bottle in a towel and put it between your knees it is very soothing ...

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Lizie-Loo2013β€’ in reply todoodle68

Many thanks for the advice. I'm over whelmed by all you kind people who have taken time to suggest remidies and advice , it's such a common ailment but horrible when your suffering. X

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judystuddard

I take over the counter AZO. It really helps the pain.

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Lizie-Loo2013β€’ in reply tojudystuddard

Thank u Judy.

Day 3 and it's not improving. Guess it's off to the Dr tomorrow.

Many thanks for your response. 😊

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PattsieLβ€’ in reply toLizie-Loo2013

You should have an out of hours GP service. Ring your docs and they should have a number. Get treated asap as you don't want it to develop into a kidney infection. I did that once and it was awful.

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opal11uk

If you are taking anticoagulants then I believe Cranberry is not advisable, read your list of do's/don'ts. Urine infections can be nasty, I get them regularly so see if they have a Walk In Centre near you or ring 111/NHS DIRECT and ask where you can be prescribed during weekend GP closures or sadly wait until Monday and see if you can get an appointment for your GP

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Lizie-Loo2013β€’ in reply toopal11uk

Opal thank u for the information regarding cranberry - was un aware of this.

Day 3 now and symptoms not improving. Have made an on line appt for Dr tomorrow.

Many thanks for getting back to me. 😊

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opal11uk

I get them so often I bought a self testing kit, the same strips that the doctor/nurse uses so if I think I have an infection I test and take the appropriate action lol. Don't forget to take a sample with you taken first thing in the morning and mid flow, good luck.

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souljacs4

I self test. if positive I take D-Mannose you can Google it its a natural supplement and it really does work.I take Apixaban.

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opal11ukβ€’ in reply tosouljacs4

interesting, will have a look

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Dadog

Cranbery is OK with NOACs but not Warfarin. I'd suggest your infection should be investigated to obtain a proper diagnosis. Some infections can be very distressing and will be treated with antibiotics. I've never had a problem with antibiotics - when I was on Warfarin or now on Rivaroxaban. Hope you get some relief soon.

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daisy0808

D-Mannose works pretty good for me, I am also on Eliquis and no issues.

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orange24

Hello,

I second the recommendation for D-Mannose. You can find it on Amazon. If your infection is not very severe, try that first before antibiotics. You can also take it with antibiotics, but it usually clears things up without them. Dosage is important: start with 5 capsules of 500mg capsules 3 times a day the first day, 4 capsules 3 times a day on the second day, 3x3 times a day on the third and then one or two capsules 3 times a day until you feel no need. Continue with 1 capsule a day for maintenance.

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Redhead1949β€’ in reply toorange24

Do you know if you can take if one is on Warfarin? Thank you!

Hi Lizie; I know that I'm the wrong sex but can I answer as I had a nasty UTI after a cystoscopy? Drink plenty of water. The jury is out on cranberry juice. UTIs can be persistant and may be resistant to some antibiotics, so you may be prescribed a different treatment if the first doesn't work. I recall that the dose can be influenced by your weight; my first prescription was for a woman a lot lighter than me! They can be caused by incomplete emptying of the bladder too.

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Lizie-Loo2013β€’ in reply to

Thanks for getting back to me - not a problem your not female!!!

I'm desperate to get to the Dr s tomorrow. Feeling really achy and flu like now.

Really hope I can knock this on the head a s a p.

Night Jim Bob! 😊

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jeanjeannie50β€’ in reply toLizie-Loo2013

Please let us know how you get on Lizie. x

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MtLSteven

Firstly, personal hygiene. Keep the area clean on a daily basis. Wash way from the ureter avoiding fragranced soaps or shower gel. Aqueous cream, or hypoallergenic soaps are good. Was the Bicarb of soda to be used as a soap substitute. If so rinse thoroughly. It can be drying out.

Secondly, Drink lots of water. I never got the cranberry thing because no one seemed to know about quantities.

Thirdly, if any sex is hot and sweaty a discret clean up post will help. If its with a man would he wear a condom. Are toys/aids kept clean? Would a trip to a Genito Urinary clinic be of assistace? it doesn't have to be local.

Paracetamol will help keep a temperature at bay and deal with the aches and pains.

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