fabcakes Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 The best thing to drink when suffering from Cystitis is Cranberry juice. It works, so I have been told. i know & guess what i hate the stuff yuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabcakes Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 I know it's mean and puerile but there's something about poor ol' fabcakes predicament that has actually got me laughing out loud, and I'm normally a miserable git that laughs at nothing. :hihi: at least I've made someone giggle daft as it sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 i know & guess what i hate the stuff yuk It's not very pleasant, but neither I guess is peeing what feels like scalding water Fear not, apparently you can get cranberry tablets which shouldn't be so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdog Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Fear not, apparently you can get cranberry tablets which shouldn't be so bad You can indeed:) They definitely sell the tablets - or capsules, rather - in Holland & barrett and I have also seen them in Boots. They will help you with your current cystitis but also if you take them for a course, they will help maintain your general health in that area so you won't be as likely to get it again! I have had recurrent cystitis and the cranberry capsules did a good job where I couldn't keep taking antibiotics. Hope you feel better soon, it can be excruciating! Another one in the long list of women-specific painful things we have to suffer:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Peaches* Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Barley water can help too, as well as the Cranberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabcakes Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 It's not very pleasant, but neither I guess is peeing what feels like scalding water Fear not, apparently you can get cranberry tablets which shouldn't be so bad now that i diddent know :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdog Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have just been told they sell cranberry capsules in tesco and sainsburys too (the larger stores I assume) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries22 Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 You have my sympathy with cyctitis, l had it on and off all my life so know how it feels. my tip would be dont drink orange juice, its too strong, and brings mine on very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 You can get sachets from the chemist that you mix with water to drink which will help your sympotoms until you can get to dr for antibiotics. The worst thing you can do is reduce your fluid intake as the bacteria could spread up to your kidneys resulting in kidney infection which is unbelievably painful and could result in being admitted to hospital for intravenous antibiotics. Drink lots and lots, cranberry juice is meant to be good for general bladder health bur not generally for treating cycstitis. Get the sachets from chemist and see dr asap for antibiotics. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoop Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 The best thing to drink when suffering from Cystitis is Cranberry juice. It works, so I have been told. No No NO! Cranberry uice as loads of sugar, which bacteria love! You need something to buffer the urine, sodium bicarb or one of the solutions from the chemist, drink LOADS of water and off to the Dr ASAP with a wee sample to see if you need antibiotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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