finding treatments for my conditions

[shirehorse]

since december last year I have been plagued with water infections every three to four weeks . always being given antibiotics and still no explanation why I am getting them . They are always high in nitrates and it brings me down even though I am receiving help with depression my mood is good but the infections are making me feel low

[lucigret]

Hello Shirehorse and welcome to our friendly forum,

Maybe a change of diet would help your conditions? We are not medically trained so can not give you medical advice. Have you discussed your diet with your Doctor to see if a change would help or asked to be sent to a Consultant who specialises in your conditions?

I am not at all surprised you feel low and very glad that your depression is under control.

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[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

This may sound a bit off the wall, shirehorse, but have you ever had your thyroid function tested? Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include frequent uti's, weight gain and depression. Why not pop over to the Thyroid UK forum and ask the experts? healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk

Good luck!

[shirehorse in reply to moreless]

Yes among other things I have under active thyroid and on meds it's only been in the last 6/7 months the weight has ballooned

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to shirehorse]

Are you optimally medicated though? So many people aren't.

If you get a copy of your most recent blood test and post on the Thyroid UK forum, they'll be able to advise you.

[shirehorse in reply to moreless]

I often think that I'm on a low dose 75mg my neighbour is on 100mg more and he's very active

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to shirehorse]

That sounds too low to me, but I'm not an expert. Go to your surgery and ask for a printout of your last blood test, which you are legally entitled to, if you're UK based, then post those results on the TUK forum. They'll know if you're under medicated.