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Reader Stories: Urinary Tract Infection Stories, Prevention Tips, and Pain Management Advice

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Updated November 25, 2010

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Although most UTIs are not serious, approximately 50 percent of all women will have at least one UTI in her lifetime with many women having several infections throughout their lifetimes. Share your urinary tract infection stories, and offer your advice for preventing UTI, and coping with the pain associated with painful urinary tract infections.

Sex Leads To UTI

I drink a lot of water to be sure I go to the bathroom after sex. not even this works. Cleaning myself from front to back doesn't help. Neither does douching with only water. Nothing seems to work. T…More

Constant Need To "GO" When I Have UTI

I have been cleaning myself front to back. I also always wash myself and go to the bathroom after I have sex. I am engaged so I don't change sex partners. However, I still get a UTI every now and the…More

Constantly Needs To "Go" But Nothing Comes Out

I stopped eating certain foods that contained acid and drink 2 liters of water a day. I tried cranberry juice but found it did nothing. I'm not sure if there are any home remedies. If UTI is left unt…More

I've Had Three UTIs In The Past Year

* Take Cranberry pills. They instantly relieve the constant urge to urinate and prevent future infections.* Get the test strips at the drugstore, so you don't give the doctor a false alarm.* Take hot…More

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