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MiriamT

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Cranberry
« on: May 15, 2023, 04:39:21 PM »

Hi all, still having some bladder urinary issues, although much improved since upping the estrogen cream. The Dr advised me to look at high dose cranberry supplements, any one had any experience with these?
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jaypo

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Re: Cranberry
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2023, 05:29:38 PM »

Yes I take vitabiotics cranberry tablets, I was having terrible UTIs not had one since taking them  :)
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MiriamT

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Re: Cranberry
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2023, 05:39:36 PM »

Ah saw those and thought I'd try them! I don't get what infections just stinging, burning and peeing a lot ! Will try this thanks x
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jaypo

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Re: Cranberry
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2023, 06:28:27 PM »

I take the ones with combined probiotics,although I think the Dr might have suggested something else if it's not UTIs,have you ever tried vagifem pessaries,they helped a great deal with my needing to wee a lot etc,isn't life a hoot?  ;D
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MiriamT

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Re: Cranberry
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2023, 07:52:32 PM »

I was on the pessaries but I find I'm better with the cream, I think it moisturizes it at the same time 🤔
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CLKD

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Re: Cranberry
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2023, 08:08:18 PM »

No proven Results with cranberry juice.  What's the active ingredient in supplements?  Why would a GP suggest something that is unproven  :-\.

Which cream are U using MiriamT and how often?  When I get the need2P I take 2 Nurofen 3 times a day to ease symptoms.

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MiriamT

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Re: Cranberry
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2023, 01:16:26 PM »

I'm using estriol 0.1 mg

No idea why Drs say half what they say tbh !

Having a flair up today and not sure why!

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CLKD

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Re: Cranberry
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2023, 01:50:15 PM »

Vagifem or ovestin work well for many.  As well as yes or sylc moisturiser.  It's a bit Trial and Error.  When I get the need2P ..........
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