UTIs

[Guest guest]

> Do UTI problems frequent RA patients? I have had a reaccuring

> infection 3 or 4 times this year. My Rheumy seems concerned, but I

> don't really know if it is related to the RA or the fact that I had

> bladder reconstruction last year.

I get them frequently but only...

*Warning, personal info on it's way!*

....when I have sex from the " front " where pressure is

put on my urethra.

Actually, not " only " but " always " really. That and bike

riding, horseback riding, etc. Frustrating to watch all

the bicyclists riding by outside my window

For a long time I did have good luck with cranberry pills,

so that might be worth a try...

Good luck,

[Guest guest]

Dear - I think that because of your reconstruction, bacteria from your intestines are somehow relocating into your bladder to cause the infection. Secondarily, Bacteria can be pushed up into your bladder during sexual activity. Let me see what I can find out about that and let you know. Hugs, Deborah

On 4/15/06, <kyrik@...> wrote:

> Do UTI problems frequent RA patients? I have had a reaccuring> infection 3 or 4 times this year. My Rheumy seems concerned, but I

> don't really know if it is related to the RA or the fact that I had> bladder reconstruction last year.I get them frequently but only...*Warning, personal info on it's way!*...when I have sex from the " front " where pressure is

put on my urethra.Actually, not " only " but " always " really. That and bikeriding, horseback riding, etc. Frustrating to watch allthe bicyclists riding by outside my window

For a long time I did have good luck with cranberry pills,so that might be worth a try...Good luck,

[Guest guest]

Here is some information on UTIs. I would try to use a different position first off, and use a condom as well as proper lubrication. Urinate right afterward and clean yourself up. I used to get klebsiella bacteria which always gave me a yeast infection. Using a condom helped keep that at bay.

http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/uz/uti.htm

On 4/16/06, Deborah Bargad <dbargad@...> wrote:

Dear - I think that because of your reconstruction, bacteria from your intestines are somehow relocating into your bladder to cause the infection. Secondarily, Bacteria can be pushed up into your bladder during sexual activity. Let me see what I can find out about that and let you know. Hugs, Deborah

On 4/15/06, <kyrik@...> wrote:

> Do UTI problems frequent RA patients? I have had a reaccuring> infection 3 or 4 times this year. My Rheumy seems concerned, but I > don't really know if it is related to the RA or the fact that I had> bladder reconstruction last year.I get them frequently but only...*Warning, personal info on it's way!*...when I have sex from the " front " where pressure is put on my urethra.Actually, not " only " but " always " really. That and bikeriding, horseback riding, etc. Frustrating to watch allthe bicyclists riding by outside my window

For a long time I did have good luck with cranberry pills,so that might be worth a try...Good luck,