Guest guest Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 The way I see it is that our immune system has gone haywire so some component of the immune system wants to attack our joints. Even without medication our immune system is partially busy attacking our joints so we are more likely to have a weaker resistance to any other illness. It is even worse with our medications since they are intended to weaken the immune system or some component of it. We have to be extra careful to avoid infection and wash our hands often. Some people say that UTIs and Candida infections are both more common with RA patients and also harder to get rid of. I have heard that cranberry juice is supposed to be good for the urinary tract so you could ask your doctors about that. I hope you get things cleared up. I also try to eat yogurt with live culture every day to help avoid infections. It might be like the proverbial chicken soup that may not help but at least it will not hurt (or it may actually help). God bless. From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of Tana Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 8:03 PM Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: UTI problems 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 http://www.alissacohen.com/prem_enzymedetail.html On 4/15/06, Deborah Bargad <dbargad@...> wrote: I have found this article very informative and use enzymes faithfully and they work very well for me for lessening severe flares and infections as well as digestion. It may help. Vitamin World makes a Multi Enzyme Formula that has everything on this list or close to it. I take Serrapeptase only when needed in a low dose of 10mg or up to 30 mg. On 4/15/06, Deborah Bargad <dbargad@... > wrote: Seems like reconstruction is more likely. Keep a close eye on your diet and any medications that could cause irritatioin or reinfection. Flushing the kidneys is always a good idea. UTI's are miserable. Here is some info- http://www.hollywoodurology.com/uti.html On 4/15/06, Tana <talbin@...> wrote: Do UTI problems frequent RA patients? I have had a reaccuringinfection 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 hadbladder reconstruction last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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