Mumsnet users share their tips for treating UTIs with Ocean Spray

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If you have experienced a urinary tract infection (UTI) then you’ll know how uncomfortable and painful they can be. There can be quite a few different causes of UTIs, as well as ways to treat and/or prevent them, which is why Ocean Spray would love you to share your methods for treating or preventing them.

Here’s what Ocean Spray have to say: “One in every two women will suffer from a UTI at some point in their lifetime. Many GPs and other health professionals advise women (as well as men) to drink cranberry juice for UTI resistance. Independent research has found drinking a glass of cranberry juice every day could help reduce the likelihood of a UTI by 40 percent, potentially cutting down on antibiotics use in the process. Which is good news particularly when experts claim antibiotic resistance is on track to kill more people than cancer.

Ocean Spray’s research into the health benefits of cranberries and cranberry juice is ongoing. And it’s always good to hear from people about their own experiences of drinking cranberry juice for health – and of course taste – reasons.”

Do you use a hot water bottle to comfort the stomach or back pain you may get? Perhaps you try to always wear breathable clothing around your lady parts to try prevent a UTI from occuring? Maybe you swear by the home remedy of drinking lots of cranberry juice? Or have you found the perfect no-perfume body wash that helps keep everything balanced?

Whatever your tips and methods are, share them on the thread below to be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

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MNHQ

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Drink apple cider vinegar in water. It really helps.
I learned this from my vet when my little dog had a UTI and I now use this tip on myself when I contract a UTI and it really works.

drink plenty of water and visit the Gp.

Drink lots of water (as much a possible without making yourself sick) and wear loose fitting underwear to keep it cool down there.

Wear big, cotton pants and drink loads of water. Nasty things, UTIs!

drink, drink and drink some more! :-D

Drink lots of water and water with a slice of lemon in is best

Cranberry juice definitely helps prevent UTIs - and you should drink a couple of glasses a day if you are prone to infection. Another preventative action is to ensure you go to the toilet as soon as you need it. Once you have a UTI, you should see your GP for antibiotics to ensure you treat the infection straight away.

Unsweetened cranberry juice and wearing loose undies!

For me its all about liquids. Just simple water seems to be a great relief

Lots of water, Going to the toilet regularly, good hygiene routine

i use cranberry vitamins dally to help reduce the amount i increase my water when i have one, and i always use a hygiene wash to help prevent

Cranberry juice really helps!

Cranberry juice to flush and if stingy quarter teaspoon of baking soda in water.

I try EVERYTHING before I resort to the Doctors and anti biotics. Firstly I try to flush it through by drinking plenty of water and avoiding acidic food. I avoid intercourse at the risk of making the situation worse and always ensure you empty your bladder FULLY each time you pass urine.

If things aren't resolving after a few days then I call a GP.

I used to get these regularly on my 20s and they were really painful for me. I once passed out from the pain. Lots of water and sitting in a warm bath with bicarb in it seemed to help.

Drink a lot of water to ease the pain and get to the doctors

Congratulations to Glitzy07 for winning the £300 voucher.