Re: OT:Toddler UTI

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My daughter had reflux we used d-mannose powder by sun. It clears up infections and prevents new ones. From: Quezada, Margarita P. <margarita.quezada@...>Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 4:46 PM'Vaccinations ' <Vaccinations >Subject: OT:Toddler UTI My child developed a UTI infection this summer. She is 2 and unvaccinated. I am in the process of “potty training” her (although I thought it was too early, her pediatrician told me that it would be best)It was her first UTI, but an ultrasound prompted the doc to suspect urinary reflux and order a VCUG. The catherization alone made my blood crawl, and of course, it made my child upset and hysterical at any office visit (I thought she’d forget but she didn’t). My question is: does anyone else have a similar experience? Any tips with making the VCUG easier? If the test shows confirms the reflux, my child will have to be put on antibiotics for a while. When she first had the UTI, the doc had prescribed an antibiotic. I didn’t forget it purposefully, but we were on our way to Mexico and I never had the chance to give it to her. So the “infection” went away w/o antibiotics. Sherri, is urinary reflux common in babies/children? Is there anything I can give her to reduce the recurrence of UTI? Thanks! margarita

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Dear Margarita,

My sisiter had massive reflux as a child, and my son was born with a

slight hydronephrosis in 1 kidney, leading the Drs to insist on a

VCUG. It was awful, I couldn't even be in the room and my husband

stayed cause I couldn't take it, so I deeply sympathize with you on

this. I will never let that happen to him again.

My son didn't have reflux, thank goodness. But faced with the same

scenario; constant antibiotics for a year, I did research on my own

and found statistics proving that 60% of children on antibiotics STILL

developed UTI's, the very thing they were supposed to prevent. I was

prepared to fight to keep him off what seemed a dangerous and

ineffective medication. My own sister was subject to this treatment,

and she still had infections every few months. The ABX also turned her

baby teeth black.

The other fear is that ABX treated children often develop superbugs,

antibiotic resistant infections. So what then?

BTW, most young girls DO grow out of this, it is only a few (like my

sister) who was born with an anomaly in her urinary makeup.

Sheri has some great info on UTI's. There are also homeopathic

solutions.

I know this can be very scary, but it sounds like you are already

acting with reason and are doing your research; keep it up!

kylie

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Was it actually an infection or irritation? I think that's a pretty extreme reaction on the doc's part to put your child through that. But I wasn't there so don't know all the facts.

Larix is a great, natural (powder) antibiotic. You can mix it in applesauce or juice (although juice should be limited with UTI's). I would hold off on potty training since you're instincts are telling you to. It could be adding to the stress.

Winnie

OT:Toddler UTI"'Vaccinations '" > My child developed a UTI infection this summer. She is 2 and > unvaccinated. I am in the process of "potty training" her > (although I thought it was too early, her pediatrician told me > that it would be best)> It was her first UTI, but an ultrasound prompted the doc to > suspect urinary reflux and order a VCUG. The catherization > alone made my blood crawl, and of course, it made my child upset > and hysterical at any office visit (I thought she'd forget but > she didn't).> > My question is: does anyone else have a similar experience? Any > tips with making the VCUG easier? If the test shows confirms > the reflux, my child will have to be put on antibiotics for a while.> When she first had the UTI, the doc had prescribed an > antibiotic. I didn't forget it purposefully, but we were on our > way to Mexico and I never had the chance to give it to her. So > the "infection" went away w/o antibiotics.> > Sherri, is urinary reflux common in babies/children? Is there > anything I can give her to reduce the recurrence of UTI?> > Thanks!> > margarita>

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At 06:17 AM 9/29/2009, you wrote:

>Dear Margarita,

>My sisiter had massive reflux as a child, and my son was born with a

>slight hydronephrosis in 1 kidney, leading the Drs to insist on a

>VCUG. It was awful, I couldn't even be in the room and my husband

>stayed cause I couldn't take it, so I deeply sympathize with you on

>this. I will never let that happen to him again.

>My son didn't have reflux, thank goodness. But faced with the same

>scenario; constant antibiotics for a year, I did research on my own

>and found statistics proving that 60% of children on antibiotics STILL

>developed UTI's, the very thing they were supposed to prevent. I was

>prepared to fight to keep him off what seemed a dangerous and

>ineffective medication. My own sister was subject to this treatment,

>and she still had infections every few months. The ABX also turned her

>baby teeth black.

>

>The other fear is that ABX treated children often develop superbugs,

>antibiotic resistant infections. So what then?

>

>BTW, most young girls DO grow out of this, it is only a few (like my

>sister) who was born with an anomaly in her urinary makeup.

>

>Sheri has some great info on UTI's. There are also homeopathic

>solutions.

>

>I know this can be very scary, but it sounds like you are already

>acting with reason and are doing your research; keep it up!

>

>kylie

Yes it can be scary

But I also went thru antibiotics and catheterization in my 20's

(which was HORRIFIC) for recurring so-called UTI's

In my early 30's had just met a homeopath - took one remedy that

matched my symptom picture - 1 dose - symptoms went away and NEVER

had them again and now nearly 59 (yikes, can it be )

Sheri

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