Hi Margaret, I'm Another who has been tortured by the dreaded cystitis and occasional UTI, in fact , it was when I went to my GP last week, basically at my wits end, that she mentioned it might all be coming from VA ! I had a urine dip stick test which was clear so thankfully no need for antibiotics. I'm so relieved to have found this site, wish I had known about it years ago. I'm 63 and over most of the dreaded hot flushes aching limbs etc, but I can relate very well to other " joys" such as anxiety teeth sensitivity and the urinary problems.
My GP is excellent, though it's sometimes slightly awkward as I know her from our children attending same activities when they were younger, however she's extremely professional and we managed to have the sexual intercourse conversation without too much embarrassment. She prescribed Sylk lubricant and I've also asked for Oestrogen pessaries. She had mentioned them, but I wanted a wee think first! After reading the posts on the forum, I immediately put in a prescription request.
I would strongly endorse the DWaterfall Manoose as mentioned by Scampi. It seems to work best for ecoli infections . It attaches itself to the bladder wall and the bacteria stick to this rather than your bladder, and then it gets flushed out naturally when you pee. I take a maintenance dose every so often , and during an infection I take the maximum recommended. It's been a God send, together with some ibroprofen alternating with Paracetamol ,( no more than the recommended dose).
In your case, it seems a definite UTI so hopefully once the antibiotics finish, you could try the Dmanoose. I would also recommend a good probiotic to take with the DM, to help restore your natural flora. I hope you soon start to feel better. I have endured the cystitis symptoms so long I forget what normal feels like, and I admit to feeling envious of friends who seem to have it together whilst I feel I'm falling apart!
