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Hi Teresa,

Sorry you are having such a rough time and you have come to the right place to vent.

I have had UTI's in the past but not frequently like yours. Also, I am post-menopausal and that happens to Old Broads sometimes. Usually I just try to drink a lot of water and I have tried an OTC at the drugstore that makes you pee orange and kinda flushes it out. That has helped, too.

What did the tests you have already taken show? Was there any indication something was wrong with your bladder or kidney? Are you still having the UTI's? Do you run fever and have bad backache and burn while urinating just little trickle? Could it be a side effect of some meds you are on?
FYI, some young women get UTI's after sexual activity so I have heard recommendations of cleaning yourself afterwards.
Also, washing with certain soaps can cause inflammation. I use Ivory or Dove.

Have you taken antibiotics in the past? Have they helped but the UTI's still come back? In that case it might be best to have these other tests done. Could be something else going on! You might even want to do a search on the net for UTI's and see what comes up.

I know having to work 10 hrs a day must be rough and I truly understand why you don't want to have these tests done. I sure hope you can find some way around it if that is possible.

Barbie

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