I have suffered from frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) since 1996. For years, I have been afraid to swim, hike, consume caffeine, have sexual intercourse or basically live a normal life for fear of the pain that comes from UTIs. I have spent thousands of dollars on doctors, treatments and medications and still do not have full relief.
It is common for me to wake up in the morning feeling fine, feel a knowing twinge of an oncoming infection some time throughout the day and be urinating blood and in excruciating pain by evening. I have spent countless hours in urgent care facilities, doctors' offices and emergency rooms. I have spent hours researching and working toward successful resolution of my symptoms. To say I am sick of dealing with UTIs would be an understatement; however, I don't know that I have words to fully express my frustration and helplessness. I am determined to find a cure for this condition and am off to do it...on my own.
I have given up on relying upon doctors to solve this problem and am on a mission to pee freely! This blog will detail my journey toward full relief from this horrible infections. I am writing this because I know many people suffer from similar challenges and I hope my learning experiences may benefit them as well. I am not a doctor and have no medical experience. Please don't count on me for medical advice; however, I will share what does, and doesn't work for me as I beat this challenge.
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