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[suzysunday]

Last time I had cystitis an idiot male gp thought I could manage without antibiotics and drink loads of water and it would clear.  Well it didn't!

[suzysunday]

Shows how sad my life is as I am really jealous of your 2 reserve courses of not 3 but 7 trimethoprim, Katejo!

[Katejo]

Shows how sad my life is as I am really jealous of your 2 reserve courses of not 3 but 7 trimethoprim, Katejo!
[/quote It has taken a long time to get into this position. Last time I requested such a supply at my GP practice it was refused. Have you asked for a referral to a urogynaecologist? I can't remember whether you have. I explained to mine that I had cancelled short trips away more than once because  I had UTI symptoms and no time to get any treatment. I tend to get symptoms under 24 hours before I am due to go! It is so hard to know whether it is genuine or not.
I have another holiday quite soon and I really want to feel ok for it.

[suzysunday]

Thinking maybe I couldn't buy them on line? 

[Katejo]

Thinking maybe I couldn't buy them on line?

Think i have seen them advertised on the Superdrug web site. I don't know which questions they ask. Of course it is better to have the urine sent away for testing before you take an AB but sometimes it just isn't possible.
It is a catch 22. I get symptoms if i am stressed but i get stressed before a holiday because I am worried about not being able to get an AB!  If I have a reserve course, I can hold off taking it to see if symptoms will clear with a dose of Nurofen.

[CLKD]

How sad that GPs are still advising occasionally use of strong ABs.  This is why the human race will be in difficulties in the not too distant future.  Over-use allows bugs to become resistant.  Also, it may well be the incorrect AB unless a sample is sent to a lab. to find out which bugs are growing. 

ABs certainly relieve symptoms as do pain relief tablets.  I was advised to drink barley water    ..... something my Grandma had in the house.  Bicarb of soda is also good but I never fancy that by mouth 

[Turkish delight]

Hi girls!

So I'm almost done with my 2 week loading dose of Vagifem.

I have noticed a slight improvement re urgency and frequency to pee, but nothing absolute of game-changing.

Is this may be a time sensitive issue, as in it will improve more in time once I drop back and take 1x 10mcg twice a week?
Or should I have seen the bulk of the effects now that I'm on it daily?

Is there a case for doing a 3 weeks loading dose? I mean has anyone done this? Sooo many questions 

Thanks for any insight.

TD

[Joaniepat]

Hi Turkish delight,

Yes, you can do a three week loading dose, I did. When you have finished that, you could use it every other day for a while and see how you get on. Twice a week is not enough for many, the 10 mcg pessary is such a very low dose and some women continue to use it daily. I use Vagifem every other day, and I have the Estring as well.

Vagifem can take a while before you see much difference, so you do have to be patient.

JP x

[suzysunday]

Yes you need patience!  I would do alternate days. I use Ovestin, similar to vagifem, and it's taking several months for improvement.  I use alternate nights and also did a month re load, on advice of my gp.  I have no plans to use less than alternate nights, and been using 6 months.  Maybe be prepared for flare ups of symptoms. It's insidious.  Stress affects my wee symptoms.  I don't use any other hrt.  It really is a battle!

[CLKD]

I would continue until symptoms are eased.  Also, do remember that it's a lower dose of 10 rather than the original 25 - so ladies often require two doses at once a few nights to really get on top of the need to pee.

[Turkish delight]

Thanks huns!

Such good recommendations here from you all, I love it!

Feeling headachey, and a bit of tummy turbulence, with slight nausea, which is very rare for me these days. Had to cancel my day.

Wondered if it could be related to starting Testogel? I have read through the Testo thread and didn't see anyone mention this.
Didn't want to start a new thread and bother everyone bcz it's probably not connected.

TD

[CLKD]

HORMONES - a change in mine always results in nausea 

[Turkish delight]

Thanks CLKD!

I think your spot on.
I will start a thread bcz my symptoms are a growing list and I'm feeling worse.

x

[Jillm]

Hello, I need some advice. I have been using vagifem twice a week after 2 week loading dose since last Oct.
Recently my outer bits are a bit sore, itchy and spikey.
I have an appointment tomorrow with GP, not sure what to ask for.
I am considering HRT to see if that helps with my other problem of buzzing/tingling legs etc.
I am going on holiday in 3 weeks so maybe a moisturiser will be better. Don't want to be in Greece and possibly having other strange things going on, suspect that might ruin the holiday if I am on the verge of madness.
Any advice on what I should ask for would be very appreciated. Is there any other topical HRT that can be used with vagifem🤪👍

[CLKD]

Nope.  Some ladies use 'sylc' and/or 'yes' products along with localised VA treatment.  Maybe put the products into the search box to see what others find?