Urinary Tract Infections

E9: Side effects of antibiotics

In this episode, we cover some short-term, long-term, and permanent side effects of taking antibiotics. Obviously, this is not a complete list and we encourage you to discuss your specific medication with your physician as well as to inquire with your doctor about ways to mitigate potential side effects that work for you.

E8: Benefits of antibiotics for UTI

Antibiotic treatment is considered the best practice for when you have an acute UTI and many chronic UTI sufferers take them preventively. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of antibiotic treatment and some of them might surprise you.

E7: Vitamin C for UTI

Is vitamin C useful for UTI prevention? Will it help fight an acute UTI? What do we know so far and what you should keep in mind when planning vitamin C supplementation.

E6: Methenamine for UTI

Can Methenamine kill bacteria or does it just prevent or mask the symptoms? Is an antiseptic – does it kill all the good bacteria along with the bad? What kind of antibiotic or antimicrobial Methenamine is?

E5: Diagnostic tests for chronic UTIs

We are continuing our conversation about chronic UTIs and focus on a variety of tests that could be useful (or not!) when you think you might have a chronic infection.