Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 about UTI ...the idea is to keep your urine too acidic for bacteria to grow. Cranberry does that, changes the ph - but the juice has too much sugar...take cranberry pills twice a day, every day. or better yet, take time released vitamin C daily 500-1000mg...if it is time released, it stays in your urine longer and prevents bacterial growth, again, by making your urine acidic. so skip the juice and do the pills, and lay off the sugar. also, drink tons of water, urinate often! good luck Mamie Guidera (Nurse Midwife - i treat a lot of pregnant women with UTIs) ________________________________ From: mscured [mscured ] On Behalf Of HAIDY SHARAWY [helsharawy@...] Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:07 PM To: MS Subject: UTI - (please help) I have MS and I get UTI frequently. Is there a way to avoid getting UTIs because I'm so tired of taking antibiotics. Also, is there a way to cure UTIs beside antibiotics and cranberry juice. When I get UTI, I drink so much cranberry juice but it doesn't help for me. Help!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 My wife used to get UTI's regularly and hospitalized a lot because of it. She hasn't had one in 2 years since i gave her a teaspoon a day of pomegranate juice. Also once a month a small amount of bi-carb soda as thats good for the bladder too. She has an IDC catheter now since 1993. last 2 years no more UTI's. cranberry tablets she used to have the 20,000mg strength and it never worked. i think it helps but it does not stop them like pomegranate does. she has the one from Russia Georgia. its not reconstituted. we buy it from out local fruit and veg shop in Brisbane. russ > > about UTI > ..the idea is to keep your urine too acidic for bacteria to grow. Cranberry does that, changes the ph - but the juice has too much sugar...take cranberry pills twice a day, every day. or better yet, take time released vitamin C daily 500-1000mg...if it is time released, it stays in your urine longer and prevents bacterial growth, again, by making your urine acidic. so skip the juice and do the pills, and lay off the sugar. > > also, drink tons of water, urinate often! > good luck > > Mamie Guidera > (Nurse Midwife - i treat a lot of pregnant women with UTIs) > ________________________________ > From: mscured [mscured ] On Behalf Of HAIDY SHARAWY [helsharawy@...] > Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:07 PM > To: MS > Subject: UTI - (please help) > > > > I have MS and I get UTI frequently. > Is there a way to avoid getting UTIs because I'm so tired of taking antibiotics. > Also, is there a way to cure UTIs beside antibiotics and cranberry juice. When I get UTI, I drink so much cranberry juice but it doesn't help for me. > > Help!!!!!!! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 regarding UTI's there is something relatively new called d-mannose. It is much stronger than cranberry so it can usually clear a full blown infection in 2-3 days. Also, if you take it everyday it should keep all infections away indefinitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hi The below is info I have collected from other people. I cannot vouch for any of it and please check everything first. The comments made are not mine. Hope this helps, Adam: Urinary tract infections What It Is; Why It Works Uva-Ursi has been used against urinary tract infections since the 17th century, and--despite the discovery of antibiotics--is still in use today. It contains a substance called arbutin which has proven antibacterial properties. Uva-Ursi works best when the urine is alkaline. To assure alkalinity, stick to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables (especially tomatoes), and fruit juices. Taking small doses of sodium bicarbonate will also help assure alkaline urine. The antibacterial effect of each dose of Uva-Ursi reaches its peak 3 to 4 hours after administration. Originally native to Spain, Uva-Ursi has spread throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. It is often called bearberry, although no one is sure of the reason. Some say that its awful taste makes it fit only for bears, others that bears are especially fond of it. Avoid If... Not for children under 12. Special Cautions Do not take this herb for extended periods without consulting your doctor. Protracted use can cause liver damage, particularly in children. If you have a sensitive stomach, the herb can cause nausea and vomiting. Possible Drug Interactions While using Uva-Ursi, avoid medications and foods that make the urine acid (for example, citrus fruits, cranberries, and blueberries.) Special Information If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or nursing. How To Prepare You can make an Uva-Ursi tea from 2.5 grams (1 teaspoonful) of finely cut or coarsely powdered herb. Either mix it with 150 milliliters (two-thirds of a cup) of cold water and bring rapidly to a boil, or pour boiling water over it. Steep for 15 minutes, then strain. Typical Dosage Uva-Ursi is taken orally. The usual dosage of the tea is 150 milliliters up to 4 times a day. Strengths of commercial preparations may vary. Follow the manufacturer's labeling whenever available. After suffering infections for four years, I have been clear since I have been following this daily regime for over 10 years. 200 ml. Of Ocean Spray " Classic " Cranberry Juice in the morning. 1 capsule of Cranberry/ Vitamin C, three times a day. 2 litres of water, start as early as possible to flush out concentrated urine . It will take up to three months for the Cranberry Juice to coat the urinary tract, the coating helps prevent further infections. This has an added advantage of deodorizing the urine. Classic is 25% cranberry with very little sugar in it, health food shops have better cranberry juice. The Hibiscus Flower made into Tea or Extract is emerging as a new natural remedy for UTI's with very good success; I guess Hibiscus Flower Tea is similar to Cranberry Juice in benefits; the beauty of Hibiscus Tea is; you can drink many cups a day with no upset tummy like Cranberry Juice can; Hibiscus Tea; is found in Bigelow Tea Orange Spice and Celestial Seasonings Tea brands HI, I NEVER TRIED IT MYSELF, BUT I READ THAT ALKA SELTZER WILL KILL ALL UTI'S. This is not confirmed; please check Desmos Spray? Waterfall D-Mannose www.waterfalld-mannose.com something like that! Cranberry Juice-though cranberry capsules are better; in a pure form as the sugar in the juice can irritate the bladder After suffering infections for four years, I have been clear since I have been following this daily regime for 10 years. 200 ml. Of Ocean Spray " Classic " Cranberry Juice in the morning. A capsule of Cranberry/ Vitamin C, three times a day. 2 liters of water, start as early as possible to flush out consentrated urine . It will take up to three months for the Cranberry Juice to coat the urinary tract. This has an added advantage of deodorizing the urine. Classic is 25% cranberry with very little sugar in it, health food shops have better cranberry juice. For a variety of reasons, people with MS tend to be at an increased risk for urinary tract infections. Some people supplement with vitamin C to reduce that risk. The theory in support of that practice is that vitamin C supplementation can acidify the urine, thereby creating a challenge to infection-causing bacteria. However, the weight of evidence suggests that vitamin C does not acidify urine. There is more evidence to support the use of cranberry (see below) to prevent urinary tract infections than there is for vitamin C. Whether a higher intake of vitamin C is beneficial is controversial. The proper dose of vitamin C (and all other vitamins) for people with MS is unresolved. Some authorities believe that daily doses greater than 1,000 milligrams may cause diarrhea or kidney damage. After suffering infections for four years, I have been clear since I have been following this daily regime for 10 years. 200 ml. Of Ocean Spray " Classic " Cranberry Juice in the morning. 1 capsule of Cranberry/ Vitamin C, three times a day. 2 liters of water, start as early as possible to flush out consentrated urine . It will take up to three months for the Cranberry Juice to coat the urinary tract, the coating helps prevent further infections. This has an added advantage of deodorizing the urine. Classic is 25% cranberry with very little sugar in it, health food shops have better cranberry juice. This is the correct URL for the Enuraid: http://tinyurl.com/r9xa9 I am taking a Mannatech product called Plus. I am currently taking 9 a day with NO bladder issues. I know that it is the PLUS in my particular case because when we went on vaction in Aug., I didn't pack enough Plus and ran out on Wed. By Friday, I was having to go to the bathroom every 15 mins and I mean and EMERGENCY - even if I had just gone! When we returned on Sunday, I loaded up on the plus and by Tuesday I didn't have a bladder issue again. So, for me phytoserols work miracles! What is in plus? Wild yam root, L-Glutamic acid, glycine, L-Lysine, L-Arginine, Beta Sitosterol and Ambrotose (the glyconutrient mixture). So if you didn't want to try Mannatech products again, perhaps supplementing with these indivually may help??? For excessive Urinating: I took an herbal product, Enuraid, when I had this problem. It worked well for me. After suffering infections for four years, I have been clear since I have been following this daily regime for 10 years. 200 ml. Of Ocean Spray " Classic " Cranberry Juice in the morning. 1 capsule of Cranberry/ Vitamin C, three times a day. 2 liters of water, start as early as possible to flush out consentrated urine . It will take up to three months for the Cranberry Juice to coat the urinary tract, the coating helps prevent further infections. This has an added advantage of deodorizing the urine. Classic is 25% cranberry with very little sugar in it, health food shops have better cranberry juice. Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two! tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-- even though the product was never been advertised for this use. TO STOP URINATING: I use DESMOPRESSIN - it does work for me, it stops you weeing for about 4 hours if you use it in the day, or all night if you use it at bedtime. I think it works by slowing down the action of the kidneys, you spray it up your nose. You have to be sensible about drinking when you use it, don't drink large amounts just before or during the time you want it to work. You can't use it more than once in 24 hours, but it is ok to use it once every day. Urinary Incontinence Also Listed As: Incontinence, Urinary Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Treatment Options Complementary and Alternative Therapies Following Up Special Considerations Supporting Research Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urination. It affects more than 13 million people of all ages in the United States. It is more common in the elderly and women. Incontinence is classified as either stress incontinence (caused by coughing, laughing, sneezing), urge incontinence (losing urine when suddenly feeling the urge to urinate), overflow incontinence (continually leaking urine), functional incontinence (in people with a brain injury), or transient incontinence (temporary incontinence). Treatment is highly effective in more than 80 percent of cases. Exercise and behavioral therapies are most successful. Signs and Symptoms • Not being able to hold your urine until you get to a bathroom • Frequent and unusual urges to urinate What Causes It? • Stretched pelvic muscles from pregnancy and childbirth • Low estrogen levels in women • Enlarged prostate in men • Side effects of certain medications • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) • Frequent constipation • Damage to or diseases of the brain or spinal cord (for example, dementia, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke) • Weakened muscles that control urination (urethral sphincter and pelvic-floor muscles) What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Your health care provider will give you a physical examination and may ask you some questions about your past prostate problems, pregnancy, hysterectomy, your pattern of urinating, when your urine leakage occurs, and whether you strain or experience discomfort when you urinate. You may be asked to cough vigorously to see if it causes urine loss, a sign of stress incontinence. Your provider may suggest urine tests to detect infection, urinary stones, diabetes, and other underlying causes. A pelvic ultrasound may be performed to examine your bladder, kidneys, and urethra. Treatment Options • Exercises: Kegel exercises strengthen muscles that control urination. While increased muscle tone requires long-term exercise, squeezing the muscles just before coughing or sneezing provides initial relief. • Biofeedback: Electronic devices inserted into the vagina or rectum aid in muscle identification for exercise therapy. • Relaxation techniques may help you go longer without urinating. • Habit training helps establish regularity of urination. Several types of drugs are available to help muscle control. Surgery is also helpful, particularly in women with stress incontinence and for men with an enlarged prostate. Various other options exist as well, such as catheters, urethral plugs, condom catheters, and absorbent pads or underwear. Complementary and Alternative Therapies Alternative therapies mainly involve Kegel exercises, biofeedback, and preventing any conditions that worsen incontinence. Yoga may help as well. Nutrition • Eliminate caffeine, alcohol, sweetener substitutes, simple sugars. • Cranberries and blueberries contain substances that keep bacteria from adhering to the bladder. This may help prevent infections that can make incontinence worse, and helps deodorize urine. • Vitamin C (1,000 mg three times a day) keeps bacteria from growing in urine. • Beta-carotene (25,000 to 50,000 IU per day) helps your immune system function properly and keeps mucous membranes healthy. • Zinc (30 mg per day) supports immune function. • Calcium (1,000 mg per day) and magnesium (500 mg per day) taken together may improve control of the muscles used in urination. Herbs Herbs may be used as dried extracts (capsules, powders, teas), glycerites (glycerine extracts), or tinctures (alcohol extracts). Teas should be made with 1 tsp. herb per cup of hot water. Steep covered 5 to 10 minutes for leaf or flowers, 10 to 20 minutes for roots. Drink 2 to 4 cups per day. Urinary astringents tone and heal the urinary tract and can be taken long-term at 1 cup per day or 30 drops tincture per day. • Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) helps connective tissue integrity. • Plantain (Plantago major) is an astringent and demulcent. Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) is a urinary demulcent, best used alone in a cold infusion. Soak 1 heaping tbsp. of marshmallow root in 1 qt. of cold water overnight. Strain and drink during the day in addition to other teas. Homeopathy Some of the most common remedies used for urinary incontinence are listed below. Usually, the dose is 3 to 5 pellets of a 12X to 30C remedy every one to four hours until your symptoms get better. • Causticum for stress incontinence, especially with retention from holding the urine and frequent urges to urinate • Natrum muriaticum for stress incontinence, vaginal dryness and pain during sex, especially with a history of grief • Pareira for retention of urine from an enlarged prostate • Sepia for stress incontinence with sudden urge to urinate, especially with prolapsed uterus and vaginitis • Zincum for stress incontinence, urinary retention from prostate problems, unable to urinate standing Acupuncture May help, depending on cause of the incontinence Following Up Exercise and behavioral therapy are highly successful when closely adhered to. You may need close monitoring by your health care provider and support from someone close to you to stay committed to these lifestyle changes. Special Considerations If you are pregnant, consult with your provider before taking any medication. For men, regular prostate examinations can detect problems early. Supporting Research Bartram T. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. Dorset, England: Grace Publishers; 1995:247. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Boston, Mass: Integrative Medicine Communications; 1998:432. Dambro MR, ed. Griffith's 5 Minute Clinical Consult. Baltimore, Md: & Wilkins; 1998. Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Isselbacher KJ, et al., eds. on's Principles of Internal Medicine. 14th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 1998:1466-1468. on R. Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms. Albany, Calif: Hahnemann Clinic Publishing; 1993:111-113, 258-261, 286, 402. Olshevsky M, Noy S, Zwang M, et al. Manual of Natural Therapy. New York, NY: Facts on File Inc; 1989. Thom DH, Van den Eeden SK, Brown JS. Evaluation of parturition and other reproductive variable as risk factors for urinary incontinence. Obstet Gynecol. 1997;90:983-989. Ullman D. The Consumer's Guide to Homeopathy. New York, NY: The Putnam Publishing Group; 1995. Urinary incontinence An uncontrollable leakage of urine from the bladder results, when a person loses voluntary control of the urinary sphincter muscles, such leakage can occur even when the loss of control is even for a second. Urinary incontinence is very common in the form known as stress incontinence, which can also occur while laughing, or when coughing or sneezing and as the name suggest, when a person is faced with a tense or a dangerous situation which is very stressful. Urinary incontinence due to stress can also occur when a person is lifting heavy loads as this physical strain may momentarily cause a leakage due to loss of control. Another form of urinary incontinence is the form known as the urge incontinence which can affect a person quite suddenly and comes on because of a sudden or overwhelming urge to urinate; resulting in spontaneous urination wherever the person happens to be at the time. Overflow incontinence occurs when the urge to urinate has been suppressed for too long, during such cases, the bladder is completely full, but for some reason it cannot be emptied properly; it eventually leaks out involuntarily. The presence of an abnormally weak urine stream when urinating combined with an occasional leakage or urine even when the urge is suppressed are the typical symptoms for the form of urinary incontinence known as overflow incontinence. Though it is not considered to be an inevitable part of aging and its related effects, bladder incontinence is by and large fairly common in the elderly, when they are taken as a demographic group. In the more serious and severe cases any form of urinary incontinence is often accompanied by the presence of physical symptoms such as numbness and pain in the urinary system of the affected person. There are a number of underlying reasons for the development of urinary incontinence as a condition. The most common causes for the condition are a possible problem with the nervous system, another could be a condition affecting the urinary bladder or the presence of some physical problem which is putting some undue pressure on the urinary bladder, and lastly but not least the cause could be a muscular weakness in the urinary sphincter or in the muscles controlling the floor of the pelvic region. In women the weakening of pelvic muscles following the birth of a child is often the cause of urinary incontinence. A uterine prolapse can occur in some women when the uterus presses on the bladder and this leads to urinary incontinence. The presence of undue pressure on the urinary bladder, combined with a weakness in the sphincter muscles controlling the bladder is the typical cause for stress incontinence. Urinary incontinence can also occur because of an extra strain on the bladder due obesity or excess weight or due to persistent constipation experienced by the individual. On the other hand the presence of another condition such as an irritable bladder or a bladder infection comes out symptomatically in the form of urge incontinence. This form of urinary incontinence can also result because of nervous tension and due to stress or other psychological states; these same factors also cause an easily excitable bladder leading to urinary problems of other types. Senile dementia, weak muscular control of the urinary bladder and other nervous factors such as poor or weakening signals from the bladder to the brain, can all combine to bring about urge incontinence in aging individuals. Another likely reason for the development of urinary incontinence in some individuals is the use of certain medications which can affect the urinary system directly or indirectly. In addition to this, many men with some form of prostate problems are more susceptible to overflow incontinence. A spinal injury must be immediately suspected where the urinary incontinence is accompanied either by paralysis or numbness and pain, such cases need immediate medical attention as a slipped disk or a stroke could be the real underlying cause for the condition. Depending on the ability of the wound or defect to heal and on the severity of the underlying condition the urinary incontinence experienced in such cases can become permanent but in the majority of cases such incontinence is of a temporary nature. All leakage of urine is not necessarily due to urinary incontinence as in some young girls, urine may enter the vagina this can leak out slowly later on and such cases have no bearing on the condition of urinary incontinence at all. The prevention of some forms or types of urinary incontinence can be achieved by simple habits such as keeping the legs wide apart while urinating. Supplements and herbs The weakened sphincter muscles can be strengthened by supplements of a variety of vitamin types and many kinds of minerals, these supplements can also aid in improving nerve transmissions when nervous problems are the reason for the urinary incontinence. The weakened muscles in particular are greatly benefited through supplementation with the essential minerals like the magnesium and specific vitamins like the vitamin E. The health of the nervous system is also boosted by the use of supplements containing both the essential minerals magnesium and calcium. With particular relevance to stressful situations and to many forms of nervous disorders, the use of the B vitamins is particularly pertinent and these vitamins are required for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Make use of the following herbal teas, herbal baths and hot compresses; in particular to relax and heal the weakened muscles especially the weakened muscles of the urinary system - all the herbs given below can be used for the treatment of urinary incontinence. The deterioration of the urinary mucus membranes can be restored through the use of the herbal tea made from the horsetail herb, the tea as well as the juice can be used in this regard, this herb is also effective in strengthening the connective tissues in the body and can restore the functioning of the urinary system. Either the juice or the herbal tea can be taken daily in dosages of about three cups of the tea or a single tbsp. of the herbal juice. Excess fluid production in the body can be regulated by the use of the oil of the cypress plant. This oil can also serve as a relaxant in muscular tissue and possesses astringent properties. A topical treatment can also be used, this is prepared by mixing together about twenty-five drops of the cypress oil along with a tbsp. of almond oil, use this combined herbal massage oil to topically rub the lower abdomen thrice a day during the treatment period. This combination of herbs can also be used to prepare a herbal tea, the tea must have four parts of the root of the valerian herb, two parts of the lemon balm, one part of thyme, two parts of tormentil, a single part of the leaves of the uva ursi herb. Once the combination is done, take a tsp. of the mixture and boil this mixture in a cup of water, let the herbs steep for ten minutes, strain the liquid and drink two cups of this herbal tea everyday once in the morning and once in the evenings. Weakened muscles can also be treated using topical methods where compresses made from moistened and hot hayflower is applied directly onto the regions of the kidney and the bladder and in general the lower abdominal area. Other methods such as taking regular hot sitz-baths can also prove beneficial, such baths contain herbs such as the horsetail, the oat straw and the chamomile, these baths stimulate the circulation of blood in the urinary system and can be taken every evening during the treatment period to promote health. Typically the sitz-bath must contain about three to five quarts of herbal infusion to be effective. It is important to remember to keep the bathroom hot as the whole body should be kept warm at all times, this can also be achieved by covering the tub with towels. Homeopathy For children with urinary incontinence problems the following homeopathic remedies can be used at 30th strength before bedtime especially for treating habitual bed wetting behavior. Gradual and stable results can also be obtained using the same strength and some other correct homeopathic remedy; this can be used once every day for a treatment period of several weeks. To strengthen the functioning of the urinary bladder, equisetum can be used; traditional use of this remedy has been made in the form of a tincture or in low potency doses to cure bladder problems, use about five to ten drops of equisetum two times each day to reinforce bladder muscles and to strengthen them. • Causticum Causticum is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals afflicted with some form of urinary incontinence in which physical symptoms such as bedwetting or enuresis can occur especially during early stages of sleep in the night time. Other physical actions such as the act of coughing, ordinary acts such as laughing, moderate actions like walking, actions like sneezing, becoming excited or being physically strained can all bring about bouts of incontinence which can be very inconvenient and sudden in appearance. The weakening of the bladder is such that it may feel paralyzed and unresponsive. Other physical symptoms can include urination which dribbles out instead of coming in a flow the person consequently feels better of he or she urinates sitting down; this necessarily takes a lot of time. Physical symptoms can also include spasms originating in the bladder which seem to radiate out into the rectum in periods immediately following the act of urination effected by the person. Such forms of incontinence can often come about as a chronic result of grief felt by the person, perhaps when dealing with a lot of emotional events involving a large number of people. The condition of the patient tends to rapidly worsen towards the hours of the evening, in the hours of the morning, around 3 to 4 a.m., and in weather that is dry and cold, or when the person is physically stooping down to do something. The condition of the patient tends to improve if some warmth is experienced as a result of the weather or because of the use of warm clothing. The appearance of one or more of these symptoms calls for the immediate use of Causticum as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in an individual. • Equisetum Equisetum is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals suffering from urinary incontinence, in which the symptoms can include with enuresis, or bed wetting behavior especially in children, such incontinence can come about in the young child because of habitual action and the bed wetting typically occurs during the first stage of sleep at night. The episodes of bedwetting exhibited by the child often occur when the child is dreaming of crowds or when the child has nightmares. This form of urinary incontinence can also affect people with weak bladders; it also tends to affect the elderly, and is the form of incontinence that is present in many old women. The person affected with this form of urinary incontinence tends to be awakened several times in the nighttime because of an urgent need to urinate. Other physical symptoms that the person may experience may include a feeling of fullness and the presence of a persistent dull pain, urination does not bring any relief from these symptoms. The color of the urine is dark. Psychological symptoms include feelings of anger and the person may always be given to frowning. The condition of the patient rapidly worsens when the person is moving about, when he or she is sitting down, when pressure is applied or the person is touched; the patient may also feel discomfort following urination. The presence of one or more of these symptoms calls for the immediate utilization of Equisetum as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in a person. • Eupatorium Eupatorium is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of children suffering from enuresis, and frequent bedwetting that occurs when the child has a nightmare. Such urinary incontinence can also affect individuals who make it a regular habit of holding their urine for long periods of time. Physical symptoms of this form of urinary incontinence can include an irritable bladder. The person always feels full and the bladder is under pressure, the urge to urinate is also frequent. Other symptoms can be uneasy sensations and aches. This homeopathic remedy can also be used for the treatment of urinary incontinence in certain groups of people, thus it is effective in dealing with conditions that afflict women, it can also be used for all forms of urinary incontinence that can arise during pregnancy, the treatment can also be used in cases of urinary incontinence that affects the aged, the forms of incontinence that occurs postpartum, the forms of incontinence that afflicts children. Some other physical symptoms that affect such patients tend to be the enlargement of the prostate in men, psychological ones like homesickness and a fear of illness. The condition of the patient can rapidly worsen when the person undertakes any sort of motion and when he or she is riding a car. The presence of one or more of these symptoms and conditions in the patient calls for the immediate use of Eupatorium as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in the affected individual. • Pulsatilla Pulsatilla is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals suffering from any form of urinary incontinence in which the symptoms of the condition can include problems such as involuntary urination during the first stage of sleep at night, sudden urination can also occur when the person is sneezing, when he or she is coughing, when he or she is passing gas, when the person is laughing, and in the periods during which chills or colds affect the person. This form of incontinence can also affect the person following an attack of measles, and in woman the condition can develop during pregnancy, some discomfort can also result immediately after the person has passed stool, or can result from the person feeling some sort of excitement such as nervous reactions to sudden and loud noises. Such a form of urinary incontinence can also result when the person has made it a habit of resisting the normal urge to urinate repeatedly over a long period of time, this form of urinary incontinence can also come along with digestive problems and can develop as a result of such unrelated conditions. The patient may find it very hard to suppress an urge to urinate, and in most instances feels its necessary to concentrate very hard in order to hold it in. The urine actually dribbles out even when the person is sitting or walking about. This form of incontinence in young girls brings out a sudden and inconvenient desire to urinate, thus adding to the discomfort of the person. Psychologically the patient can become very gentle and mild, and can display weepy moods. The person does not feel thirsty at all. Another physical symptom is that the person feels cold at most times of the day and night. The condition of the patient can rapidly worsen when the person is in a warm room, during cold weather, in the autumn, and when the feet are wet. The condition of the patient can improve if the person is exposed to the open air out of doors. The presence of one or more of these symptoms calls for the use of Pulsatilla as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of the urinary incontinence. • Sepia Sepia is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of urinary incontinence affecting children and the symptoms can include bedwetting especially during the first stage of sleep at night. Such children are very hard to wake. This form of incontinence seems to affect light complexioned boys more than it does other children. The physical symptom can include an extremely weakened bladder and sudden urination. Other affected patients can include women with uterine displacement or those suffering a prolapse, such women often have a sense of things bearing down on them. This form of urinary incontinence also includes incontinence triggered by stress and physical movements like coughing, laughing or sneezing. The condition of the patient can rapidly worsen when suffering from cold, and in women the condition is aggravate during menopause and pregnancy, the patient may also deteriorate when menstruating. The condition of the patient improves though regular and consistent exercise, it can also improve when the person keeps warm and stays busy with other activity. The presence of one or more of these symptoms calls for the immediate use of Sepia as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in person. What else you can do Utilize various massage techniques during the treatment period, take hot and cold foot baths in an alternating basis to treat cold feet, techniques like lower abdomen massages may also be helpful and the use of rising temperature baths and massages to the connective tissue in the region of the lower abdomen are suggested. To strengthen the lower abdominal area and to boost bladder functioning the use of various water therapies is also suggested and these should be carried out regularly. The feet must be kept warm at all times of the day and night. Repeat this exercise several times a day, exercise the sphincter muscle in the bladder by contracting it and holding it contracted for five to ten seconds, relax it then repeat again; this exercise strengthens the sphincter in the bladder and gives you greater ability in holding urine in the bladder for longer periods. This technique can be carried further by starting and stopping urine whenever you find yourself urinating. Incontinence can also be greatly alleviated by the practice of pelvic muscle-strengthening exercises; the pelvic muscles must be strengthened to enable you to control urination. These muscles are the anchoring muscles that are found along the legs and around the anus and vagina in humans, these muscles also anchor such organs like the uterus and other lower abdominal organs in place. Because of the strain put on them during pregnancy, these muscles can sometimes weaken to a great degree; thus leading to the development of urinary incontinence in the woman. By the simple expedient of contracting them and then relaxing them several times through out the day, the restoration of strength to these pelvic muscles can be achieved. These exercises involving contractions and relaxation should be carried out in the periods before delivery and in the time following childbirth, these have a preventative effect when carried out during the term of pregnancy. > > > > about UTI > > ..the idea is to keep your urine too acidic for bacteria to grow. Cranberry does that, changes the ph - but the juice has too much sugar...take cranberry pills twice a day, every day. or better yet, take time released vitamin C daily 500-1000mg...if it is time released, it stays in your urine longer and prevents bacterial growth, again, by making your urine acidic. so skip the juice and do the pills, and lay off the sugar. > > > > also, drink tons of water, urinate often! > > good luck > > > > Mamie Guidera > > (Nurse Midwife - i treat a lot of pregnant women with UTIs) > > ________________________________ > > From: mscured [mscured ] On Behalf Of HAIDY SHARAWY [helsharawy@] > > Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:07 PM > > To: MS > > Subject: UTI - (please help) > > > > > > > > I have MS and I get UTI frequently. > > Is there a way to avoid getting UTIs because I'm so tired of taking antibiotics. > > Also, is there a way to cure UTIs beside antibiotics and cranberry juice. When I get UTI, I drink so much cranberry juice but it doesn't help for me. > > > > Help!!!!!!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hi The below is info I have collected from other people. I cannot vouch for any of it and please check everything first. The comments made are not mine. Hope this helps, Adam: Urinary tract infections What It Is; Why It Works Uva-Ursi has been used against urinary tract infections since the 17th century, and--despite the discovery of antibiotics--is still in use today. It contains a substance called arbutin which has proven antibacterial properties. Uva-Ursi works best when the urine is alkaline. To assure alkalinity, stick to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables (especially tomatoes), and fruit juices. Taking small doses of sodium bicarbonate will also help assure alkaline urine. The antibacterial effect of each dose of Uva-Ursi reaches its peak 3 to 4 hours after administration. Originally native to Spain, Uva-Ursi has spread throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. It is often called bearberry, although no one is sure of the reason. Some say that its awful taste makes it fit only for bears, others that bears are especially fond of it. Avoid If... Not for children under 12. Special Cautions Do not take this herb for extended periods without consulting your doctor. Protracted use can cause liver damage, particularly in children. If you have a sensitive stomach, the herb can cause nausea and vomiting. Possible Drug Interactions While using Uva-Ursi, avoid medications and foods that make the urine acid (for example, citrus fruits, cranberries, and blueberries.) Special Information If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or nursing. How To Prepare You can make an Uva-Ursi tea from 2.5 grams (1 teaspoonful) of finely cut or coarsely powdered herb. Either mix it with 150 milliliters (two-thirds of a cup) of cold water and bring rapidly to a boil, or pour boiling water over it. Steep for 15 minutes, then strain. Typical Dosage Uva-Ursi is taken orally. The usual dosage of the tea is 150 milliliters up to 4 times a day. Strengths of commercial preparations may vary. Follow the manufacturer's labeling whenever available. After suffering infections for four years, I have been clear since I have been following this daily regime for over 10 years. 200 ml. Of Ocean Spray " Classic " Cranberry Juice in the morning. 1 capsule of Cranberry/ Vitamin C, three times a day. 2 litres of water, start as early as possible to flush out concentrated urine . It will take up to three months for the Cranberry Juice to coat the urinary tract, the coating helps prevent further infections. This has an added advantage of deodorizing the urine. Classic is 25% cranberry with very little sugar in it, health food shops have better cranberry juice. The Hibiscus Flower made into Tea or Extract is emerging as a new natural remedy for UTI's with very good success; I guess Hibiscus Flower Tea is similar to Cranberry Juice in benefits; the beauty of Hibiscus Tea is; you can drink many cups a day with no upset tummy like Cranberry Juice can; Hibiscus Tea; is found in Bigelow Tea Orange Spice and Celestial Seasonings Tea brands HI, I NEVER TRIED IT MYSELF, BUT I READ THAT ALKA SELTZER WILL KILL ALL UTI'S. This is not confirmed; please check Desmos Spray? Waterfall D-Mannose www.waterfalld-mannose.com something like that! Cranberry Juice-though cranberry capsules are better; in a pure form as the sugar in the juice can irritate the bladder After suffering infections for four years, I have been clear since I have been following this daily regime for 10 years. 200 ml. Of Ocean Spray " Classic " Cranberry Juice in the morning. A capsule of Cranberry/ Vitamin C, three times a day. 2 liters of water, start as early as possible to flush out consentrated urine . It will take up to three months for the Cranberry Juice to coat the urinary tract. This has an added advantage of deodorizing the urine. Classic is 25% cranberry with very little sugar in it, health food shops have better cranberry juice. For a variety of reasons, people with MS tend to be at an increased risk for urinary tract infections. Some people supplement with vitamin C to reduce that risk. The theory in support of that practice is that vitamin C supplementation can acidify the urine, thereby creating a challenge to infection-causing bacteria. However, the weight of evidence suggests that vitamin C does not acidify urine. There is more evidence to support the use of cranberry (see below) to prevent urinary tract infections than there is for vitamin C. Whether a higher intake of vitamin C is beneficial is controversial. The proper dose of vitamin C (and all other vitamins) for people with MS is unresolved. Some authorities believe that daily doses greater than 1,000 milligrams may cause diarrhea or kidney damage. After suffering infections for four years, I have been clear since I have been following this daily regime for 10 years. 200 ml. Of Ocean Spray " Classic " Cranberry Juice in the morning. 1 capsule of Cranberry/ Vitamin C, three times a day. 2 liters of water, start as early as possible to flush out consentrated urine . It will take up to three months for the Cranberry Juice to coat the urinary tract, the coating helps prevent further infections. This has an added advantage of deodorizing the urine. Classic is 25% cranberry with very little sugar in it, health food shops have better cranberry juice. This is the correct URL for the Enuraid: http://tinyurl.com/r9xa9 I am taking a Mannatech product called Plus. I am currently taking 9 a day with NO bladder issues. I know that it is the PLUS in my particular case because when we went on vaction in Aug., I didn't pack enough Plus and ran out on Wed. By Friday, I was having to go to the bathroom every 15 mins and I mean and EMERGENCY - even if I had just gone! When we returned on Sunday, I loaded up on the plus and by Tuesday I didn't have a bladder issue again. So, for me phytoserols work miracles! What is in plus? Wild yam root, L-Glutamic acid, glycine, L-Lysine, L-Arginine, Beta Sitosterol and Ambrotose (the glyconutrient mixture). So if you didn't want to try Mannatech products again, perhaps supplementing with these indivually may help??? For excessive Urinating: I took an herbal product, Enuraid, when I had this problem. It worked well for me. After suffering infections for four years, I have been clear since I have been following this daily regime for 10 years. 200 ml. Of Ocean Spray " Classic " Cranberry Juice in the morning. 1 capsule of Cranberry/ Vitamin C, three times a day. 2 liters of water, start as early as possible to flush out consentrated urine . It will take up to three months for the Cranberry Juice to coat the urinary tract, the coating helps prevent further infections. This has an added advantage of deodorizing the urine. Classic is 25% cranberry with very little sugar in it, health food shops have better cranberry juice. Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two! tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-- even though the product was never been advertised for this use. TO STOP URINATING: I use DESMOPRESSIN - it does work for me, it stops you weeing for about 4 hours if you use it in the day, or all night if you use it at bedtime. I think it works by slowing down the action of the kidneys, you spray it up your nose. You have to be sensible about drinking when you use it, don't drink large amounts just before or during the time you want it to work. You can't use it more than once in 24 hours, but it is ok to use it once every day. Urinary Incontinence Also Listed As: Incontinence, Urinary Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Treatment Options Complementary and Alternative Therapies Following Up Special Considerations Supporting Research Urinary incontinence is the inability to control urination. It affects more than 13 million people of all ages in the United States. It is more common in the elderly and women. Incontinence is classified as either stress incontinence (caused by coughing, laughing, sneezing), urge incontinence (losing urine when suddenly feeling the urge to urinate), overflow incontinence (continually leaking urine), functional incontinence (in people with a brain injury), or transient incontinence (temporary incontinence). Treatment is highly effective in more than 80 percent of cases. Exercise and behavioral therapies are most successful. Signs and Symptoms • Not being able to hold your urine until you get to a bathroom • Frequent and unusual urges to urinate What Causes It? • Stretched pelvic muscles from pregnancy and childbirth • Low estrogen levels in women • Enlarged prostate in men • Side effects of certain medications • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) • Frequent constipation • Damage to or diseases of the brain or spinal cord (for example, dementia, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke) • Weakened muscles that control urination (urethral sphincter and pelvic-floor muscles) What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Your health care provider will give you a physical examination and may ask you some questions about your past prostate problems, pregnancy, hysterectomy, your pattern of urinating, when your urine leakage occurs, and whether you strain or experience discomfort when you urinate. You may be asked to cough vigorously to see if it causes urine loss, a sign of stress incontinence. Your provider may suggest urine tests to detect infection, urinary stones, diabetes, and other underlying causes. A pelvic ultrasound may be performed to examine your bladder, kidneys, and urethra. Treatment Options • Exercises: Kegel exercises strengthen muscles that control urination. While increased muscle tone requires long-term exercise, squeezing the muscles just before coughing or sneezing provides initial relief. • Biofeedback: Electronic devices inserted into the vagina or rectum aid in muscle identification for exercise therapy. • Relaxation techniques may help you go longer without urinating. • Habit training helps establish regularity of urination. Several types of drugs are available to help muscle control. Surgery is also helpful, particularly in women with stress incontinence and for men with an enlarged prostate. Various other options exist as well, such as catheters, urethral plugs, condom catheters, and absorbent pads or underwear. Complementary and Alternative Therapies Alternative therapies mainly involve Kegel exercises, biofeedback, and preventing any conditions that worsen incontinence. Yoga may help as well. Nutrition • Eliminate caffeine, alcohol, sweetener substitutes, simple sugars. • Cranberries and blueberries contain substances that keep bacteria from adhering to the bladder. This may help prevent infections that can make incontinence worse, and helps deodorize urine. • Vitamin C (1,000 mg three times a day) keeps bacteria from growing in urine. • Beta-carotene (25,000 to 50,000 IU per day) helps your immune system function properly and keeps mucous membranes healthy. • Zinc (30 mg per day) supports immune function. • Calcium (1,000 mg per day) and magnesium (500 mg per day) taken together may improve control of the muscles used in urination. Herbs Herbs may be used as dried extracts (capsules, powders, teas), glycerites (glycerine extracts), or tinctures (alcohol extracts). Teas should be made with 1 tsp. herb per cup of hot water. Steep covered 5 to 10 minutes for leaf or flowers, 10 to 20 minutes for roots. Drink 2 to 4 cups per day. Urinary astringents tone and heal the urinary tract and can be taken long-term at 1 cup per day or 30 drops tincture per day. • Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) helps connective tissue integrity. • Plantain (Plantago major) is an astringent and demulcent. Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) is a urinary demulcent, best used alone in a cold infusion. Soak 1 heaping tbsp. of marshmallow root in 1 qt. of cold water overnight. Strain and drink during the day in addition to other teas. Homeopathy Some of the most common remedies used for urinary incontinence are listed below. Usually, the dose is 3 to 5 pellets of a 12X to 30C remedy every one to four hours until your symptoms get better. • Causticum for stress incontinence, especially with retention from holding the urine and frequent urges to urinate • Natrum muriaticum for stress incontinence, vaginal dryness and pain during sex, especially with a history of grief • Pareira for retention of urine from an enlarged prostate • Sepia for stress incontinence with sudden urge to urinate, especially with prolapsed uterus and vaginitis • Zincum for stress incontinence, urinary retention from prostate problems, unable to urinate standing Acupuncture May help, depending on cause of the incontinence Following Up Exercise and behavioral therapy are highly successful when closely adhered to. You may need close monitoring by your health care provider and support from someone close to you to stay committed to these lifestyle changes. Special Considerations If you are pregnant, consult with your provider before taking any medication. For men, regular prostate examinations can detect problems early. Supporting Research Bartram T. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. Dorset, England: Grace Publishers; 1995:247. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Boston, Mass: Integrative Medicine Communications; 1998:432. Dambro MR, ed. Griffith's 5 Minute Clinical Consult. Baltimore, Md: & Wilkins; 1998. Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Isselbacher KJ, et al., eds. on's Principles of Internal Medicine. 14th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 1998:1466-1468. on R. Desktop Guide to Keynotes and Confirmatory Symptoms. Albany, Calif: Hahnemann Clinic Publishing; 1993:111-113, 258-261, 286, 402. Olshevsky M, Noy S, Zwang M, et al. Manual of Natural Therapy. New York, NY: Facts on File Inc; 1989. Thom DH, Van den Eeden SK, Brown JS. Evaluation of parturition and other reproductive variable as risk factors for urinary incontinence. Obstet Gynecol. 1997;90:983-989. Ullman D. The Consumer's Guide to Homeopathy. New York, NY: The Putnam Publishing Group; 1995. Urinary incontinence An uncontrollable leakage of urine from the bladder results, when a person loses voluntary control of the urinary sphincter muscles, such leakage can occur even when the loss of control is even for a second. Urinary incontinence is very common in the form known as stress incontinence, which can also occur while laughing, or when coughing or sneezing and as the name suggest, when a person is faced with a tense or a dangerous situation which is very stressful. Urinary incontinence due to stress can also occur when a person is lifting heavy loads as this physical strain may momentarily cause a leakage due to loss of control. Another form of urinary incontinence is the form known as the urge incontinence which can affect a person quite suddenly and comes on because of a sudden or overwhelming urge to urinate; resulting in spontaneous urination wherever the person happens to be at the time. Overflow incontinence occurs when the urge to urinate has been suppressed for too long, during such cases, the bladder is completely full, but for some reason it cannot be emptied properly; it eventually leaks out involuntarily. The presence of an abnormally weak urine stream when urinating combined with an occasional leakage or urine even when the urge is suppressed are the typical symptoms for the form of urinary incontinence known as overflow incontinence. Though it is not considered to be an inevitable part of aging and its related effects, bladder incontinence is by and large fairly common in the elderly, when they are taken as a demographic group. In the more serious and severe cases any form of urinary incontinence is often accompanied by the presence of physical symptoms such as numbness and pain in the urinary system of the affected person. There are a number of underlying reasons for the development of urinary incontinence as a condition. The most common causes for the condition are a possible problem with the nervous system, another could be a condition affecting the urinary bladder or the presence of some physical problem which is putting some undue pressure on the urinary bladder, and lastly but not least the cause could be a muscular weakness in the urinary sphincter or in the muscles controlling the floor of the pelvic region. In women the weakening of pelvic muscles following the birth of a child is often the cause of urinary incontinence. A uterine prolapse can occur in some women when the uterus presses on the bladder and this leads to urinary incontinence. The presence of undue pressure on the urinary bladder, combined with a weakness in the sphincter muscles controlling the bladder is the typical cause for stress incontinence. Urinary incontinence can also occur because of an extra strain on the bladder due obesity or excess weight or due to persistent constipation experienced by the individual. On the other hand the presence of another condition such as an irritable bladder or a bladder infection comes out symptomatically in the form of urge incontinence. This form of urinary incontinence can also result because of nervous tension and due to stress or other psychological states; these same factors also cause an easily excitable bladder leading to urinary problems of other types. Senile dementia, weak muscular control of the urinary bladder and other nervous factors such as poor or weakening signals from the bladder to the brain, can all combine to bring about urge incontinence in aging individuals. Another likely reason for the development of urinary incontinence in some individuals is the use of certain medications which can affect the urinary system directly or indirectly. In addition to this, many men with some form of prostate problems are more susceptible to overflow incontinence. A spinal injury must be immediately suspected where the urinary incontinence is accompanied either by paralysis or numbness and pain, such cases need immediate medical attention as a slipped disk or a stroke could be the real underlying cause for the condition. Depending on the ability of the wound or defect to heal and on the severity of the underlying condition the urinary incontinence experienced in such cases can become permanent but in the majority of cases such incontinence is of a temporary nature. All leakage of urine is not necessarily due to urinary incontinence as in some young girls, urine may enter the vagina this can leak out slowly later on and such cases have no bearing on the condition of urinary incontinence at all. The prevention of some forms or types of urinary incontinence can be achieved by simple habits such as keeping the legs wide apart while urinating. Supplements and herbs The weakened sphincter muscles can be strengthened by supplements of a variety of vitamin types and many kinds of minerals, these supplements can also aid in improving nerve transmissions when nervous problems are the reason for the urinary incontinence. The weakened muscles in particular are greatly benefited through supplementation with the essential minerals like the magnesium and specific vitamins like the vitamin E. The health of the nervous system is also boosted by the use of supplements containing both the essential minerals magnesium and calcium. With particular relevance to stressful situations and to many forms of nervous disorders, the use of the B vitamins is particularly pertinent and these vitamins are required for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Make use of the following herbal teas, herbal baths and hot compresses; in particular to relax and heal the weakened muscles especially the weakened muscles of the urinary system - all the herbs given below can be used for the treatment of urinary incontinence. The deterioration of the urinary mucus membranes can be restored through the use of the herbal tea made from the horsetail herb, the tea as well as the juice can be used in this regard, this herb is also effective in strengthening the connective tissues in the body and can restore the functioning of the urinary system. Either the juice or the herbal tea can be taken daily in dosages of about three cups of the tea or a single tbsp. of the herbal juice. Excess fluid production in the body can be regulated by the use of the oil of the cypress plant. This oil can also serve as a relaxant in muscular tissue and possesses astringent properties. A topical treatment can also be used, this is prepared by mixing together about twenty-five drops of the cypress oil along with a tbsp. of almond oil, use this combined herbal massage oil to topically rub the lower abdomen thrice a day during the treatment period. This combination of herbs can also be used to prepare a herbal tea, the tea must have four parts of the root of the valerian herb, two parts of the lemon balm, one part of thyme, two parts of tormentil, a single part of the leaves of the uva ursi herb. Once the combination is done, take a tsp. of the mixture and boil this mixture in a cup of water, let the herbs steep for ten minutes, strain the liquid and drink two cups of this herbal tea everyday once in the morning and once in the evenings. Weakened muscles can also be treated using topical methods where compresses made from moistened and hot hayflower is applied directly onto the regions of the kidney and the bladder and in general the lower abdominal area. Other methods such as taking regular hot sitz-baths can also prove beneficial, such baths contain herbs such as the horsetail, the oat straw and the chamomile, these baths stimulate the circulation of blood in the urinary system and can be taken every evening during the treatment period to promote health. Typically the sitz-bath must contain about three to five quarts of herbal infusion to be effective. It is important to remember to keep the bathroom hot as the whole body should be kept warm at all times, this can also be achieved by covering the tub with towels. Homeopathy For children with urinary incontinence problems the following homeopathic remedies can be used at 30th strength before bedtime especially for treating habitual bed wetting behavior. Gradual and stable results can also be obtained using the same strength and some other correct homeopathic remedy; this can be used once every day for a treatment period of several weeks. To strengthen the functioning of the urinary bladder, equisetum can be used; traditional use of this remedy has been made in the form of a tincture or in low potency doses to cure bladder problems, use about five to ten drops of equisetum two times each day to reinforce bladder muscles and to strengthen them. • Causticum Causticum is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals afflicted with some form of urinary incontinence in which physical symptoms such as bedwetting or enuresis can occur especially during early stages of sleep in the night time. Other physical actions such as the act of coughing, ordinary acts such as laughing, moderate actions like walking, actions like sneezing, becoming excited or being physically strained can all bring about bouts of incontinence which can be very inconvenient and sudden in appearance. The weakening of the bladder is such that it may feel paralyzed and unresponsive. Other physical symptoms can include urination which dribbles out instead of coming in a flow the person consequently feels better of he or she urinates sitting down; this necessarily takes a lot of time. Physical symptoms can also include spasms originating in the bladder which seem to radiate out into the rectum in periods immediately following the act of urination effected by the person. Such forms of incontinence can often come about as a chronic result of grief felt by the person, perhaps when dealing with a lot of emotional events involving a large number of people. The condition of the patient tends to rapidly worsen towards the hours of the evening, in the hours of the morning, around 3 to 4 a.m., and in weather that is dry and cold, or when the person is physically stooping down to do something. The condition of the patient tends to improve if some warmth is experienced as a result of the weather or because of the use of warm clothing. The appearance of one or more of these symptoms calls for the immediate use of Causticum as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in an individual. • Equisetum Equisetum is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals suffering from urinary incontinence, in which the symptoms can include with enuresis, or bed wetting behavior especially in children, such incontinence can come about in the young child because of habitual action and the bed wetting typically occurs during the first stage of sleep at night. The episodes of bedwetting exhibited by the child often occur when the child is dreaming of crowds or when the child has nightmares. This form of urinary incontinence can also affect people with weak bladders; it also tends to affect the elderly, and is the form of incontinence that is present in many old women. The person affected with this form of urinary incontinence tends to be awakened several times in the nighttime because of an urgent need to urinate. Other physical symptoms that the person may experience may include a feeling of fullness and the presence of a persistent dull pain, urination does not bring any relief from these symptoms. The color of the urine is dark. Psychological symptoms include feelings of anger and the person may always be given to frowning. The condition of the patient rapidly worsens when the person is moving about, when he or she is sitting down, when pressure is applied or the person is touched; the patient may also feel discomfort following urination. The presence of one or more of these symptoms calls for the immediate utilization of Equisetum as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in a person. • Eupatorium Eupatorium is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of children suffering from enuresis, and frequent bedwetting that occurs when the child has a nightmare. Such urinary incontinence can also affect individuals who make it a regular habit of holding their urine for long periods of time. Physical symptoms of this form of urinary incontinence can include an irritable bladder. The person always feels full and the bladder is under pressure, the urge to urinate is also frequent. Other symptoms can be uneasy sensations and aches. This homeopathic remedy can also be used for the treatment of urinary incontinence in certain groups of people, thus it is effective in dealing with conditions that afflict women, it can also be used for all forms of urinary incontinence that can arise during pregnancy, the treatment can also be used in cases of urinary incontinence that affects the aged, the forms of incontinence that occurs postpartum, the forms of incontinence that afflicts children. Some other physical symptoms that affect such patients tend to be the enlargement of the prostate in men, psychological ones like homesickness and a fear of illness. The condition of the patient can rapidly worsen when the person undertakes any sort of motion and when he or she is riding a car. The presence of one or more of these symptoms and conditions in the patient calls for the immediate use of Eupatorium as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in the affected individual. • Pulsatilla Pulsatilla is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals suffering from any form of urinary incontinence in which the symptoms of the condition can include problems such as involuntary urination during the first stage of sleep at night, sudden urination can also occur when the person is sneezing, when he or she is coughing, when he or she is passing gas, when the person is laughing, and in the periods during which chills or colds affect the person. This form of incontinence can also affect the person following an attack of measles, and in woman the condition can develop during pregnancy, some discomfort can also result immediately after the person has passed stool, or can result from the person feeling some sort of excitement such as nervous reactions to sudden and loud noises. Such a form of urinary incontinence can also result when the person has made it a habit of resisting the normal urge to urinate repeatedly over a long period of time, this form of urinary incontinence can also come along with digestive problems and can develop as a result of such unrelated conditions. The patient may find it very hard to suppress an urge to urinate, and in most instances feels its necessary to concentrate very hard in order to hold it in. The urine actually dribbles out even when the person is sitting or walking about. This form of incontinence in young girls brings out a sudden and inconvenient desire to urinate, thus adding to the discomfort of the person. Psychologically the patient can become very gentle and mild, and can display weepy moods. The person does not feel thirsty at all. Another physical symptom is that the person feels cold at most times of the day and night. The condition of the patient can rapidly worsen when the person is in a warm room, during cold weather, in the autumn, and when the feet are wet. The condition of the patient can improve if the person is exposed to the open air out of doors. The presence of one or more of these symptoms calls for the use of Pulsatilla as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of the urinary incontinence. • Sepia Sepia is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of urinary incontinence affecting children and the symptoms can include bedwetting especially during the first stage of sleep at night. Such children are very hard to wake. This form of incontinence seems to affect light complexioned boys more than it does other children. The physical symptom can include an extremely weakened bladder and sudden urination. Other affected patients can include women with uterine displacement or those suffering a prolapse, such women often have a sense of things bearing down on them. This form of urinary incontinence also includes incontinence triggered by stress and physical movements like coughing, laughing or sneezing. The condition of the patient can rapidly worsen when suffering from cold, and in women the condition is aggravate during menopause and pregnancy, the patient may also deteriorate when menstruating. The condition of the patient improves though regular and consistent exercise, it can also improve when the person keeps warm and stays busy with other activity. The presence of one or more of these symptoms calls for the immediate use of Sepia as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of urinary incontinence in person. What else you can do Utilize various massage techniques during the treatment period, take hot and cold foot baths in an alternating basis to treat cold feet, techniques like lower abdomen massages may also be helpful and the use of rising temperature baths and massages to the connective tissue in the region of the lower abdomen are suggested. To strengthen the lower abdominal area and to boost bladder functioning the use of various water therapies is also suggested and these should be carried out regularly. The feet must be kept warm at all times of the day and night. Repeat this exercise several times a day, exercise the sphincter muscle in the bladder by contracting it and holding it contracted for five to ten seconds, relax it then repeat again; this exercise strengthens the sphincter in the bladder and gives you greater ability in holding urine in the bladder for longer periods. This technique can be carried further by starting and stopping urine whenever you find yourself urinating. Incontinence can also be greatly alleviated by the practice of pelvic muscle-strengthening exercises; the pelvic muscles must be strengthened to enable you to control urination. These muscles are the anchoring muscles that are found along the legs and around the anus and vagina in humans, these muscles also anchor such organs like the uterus and other lower abdominal organs in place. Because of the strain put on them during pregnancy, these muscles can sometimes weaken to a great degree; thus leading to the development of urinary incontinence in the woman. By the simple expedient of contracting them and then relaxing them several times through out the day, the restoration of strength to these pelvic muscles can be achieved. These exercises involving contractions and relaxation should be carried out in the periods before delivery and in the time following childbirth, these have a preventative effect when carried out during the term of pregnancy. > > > > about UTI > > ..the idea is to keep your urine too acidic for bacteria to grow. Cranberry does that, changes the ph - but the juice has too much sugar...take cranberry pills twice a day, every day. or better yet, take time released vitamin C daily 500-1000mg...if it is time released, it stays in your urine longer and prevents bacterial growth, again, by making your urine acidic. so skip the juice and do the pills, and lay off the sugar. > > > > also, drink tons of water, urinate often! > > good luck > > > > Mamie Guidera > > (Nurse Midwife - i treat a lot of pregnant women with UTIs) > > ________________________________ > > From: mscured [mscured ] On Behalf Of HAIDY SHARAWY [helsharawy@] > > Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:07 PM > > To: MS > > Subject: UTI - (please help) > > > > > > > > I have MS and I get UTI frequently. > > Is there a way to avoid getting UTIs because I'm so tired of taking antibiotics. > > Also, is there a way to cure UTIs beside antibiotics and cranberry juice. When I get UTI, I drink so much cranberry juice but it doesn't help for me. > > > > Help!!!!!!! > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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