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I have been having recurrent UTI's for several years and am becoming resistant to the antibiotics used to treat them. A friend/co worker suggested taking cranberry capsules QD. I would really love... Read More

  1. by Allison S.
    Jan 16, '03
    Occupation: Endless Joined: Sep '02; Posts: 81; Likes: 1
    For cranberry juice without sugar, try R.W. Knudson "Just Cranberry" 100% cranberry juice. It's very tart, but I like it with some water -- it's sort of an herbal tea experience.
  2. by ShortFuse_LPN
    Jan 16, '03
    Joined: Oct '02; Posts: 657; Likes: 166
    Well I started taking Spring Valley Cranberry fruit caps almost 2 wks ago and so far so good. No UTI. Also increased H2o intake. Thanks for all the info.
  3. by Anagray
    Jan 17, '03
    Occupation: RN Specialty: 8 year(s) of experience in ER,med-surg, LTC, psych, dialysis ; From: US ; Joined: May '02; Posts: 338; Likes: 43
    Belinda, besides craberry pills, try washing yourself every night before bed with "tea" made of chamomile and calendula. It has anteceptic properties and where i'm from it is used from little babies to the elderly. hope u feel better.

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