D-Mannose works for UTI? Does D-Mannose work for UTI? Any side effects?
2039444
I used to get UTIs frequently. About 10 years ago I took ClearTract D-Mannose as directed on the bottle, which only requires taking it for a certain # of days during and after a UTI (I don't remember the exact instructions). It said that after doing that you should never have an issue with UTIs again, and that has been true for me. I haven't ever needed to take it again!
2039445
I have been taking D-Mannose for 2 days for a uti and my symptoms are greatly reduced. Too soon to say if it will be a complete cure or not but I certainly think it's worth a good try before resorting to antibiotics.
53011
I do not take D-Mannose to "cure" a UTI. In my lay opinion, antibiotics "cure" a bacterial UTI infection. I take D-Mannose to PREVENT UTIs. I take it as a preventative and as such, it works wonders. If you have any kind of cystitis - (i.e., honeymooon or intersticial) it is very comforting and helps to keep a full blown infection at bay. I have taken it regularly (3 tsp./day) for over a year and I have not ever noticed any single bit of a side effect. It is a natural product. I don't imagine that there would be any side effects from regular use.
2039446
My doctor and this doctor online think it's actually better at curing a UTI than antibiotics. http://chriskresser.com/treat-and-prevent-utis-without-drugs/
2039447
It did NOT work to cure my culture confirmed e coli infection with a colony count of 100,000 or over. I gave it 5 days, including uva ursi and biofilm disruptors and gallons of water and the pain increased each day. I finally gave in and took an antibiotic. I will use it as a preventative.
2039448
I am taking it NOW every 2 hours (1 tsp). Since yesterday, I am a functioning human being again. I am hopeful that it will cure a full blown infection. So tired of taking antibiotics :(
53010
Yes! It can work as a cure if you take a bunch of doses really close together, it will flush out bacteria every time you pee, until none is left. Once infection is gone, take it daily to prevent ever getting another one. This product changed my life when I started taking it over a year ago.
2039449
I found that D Mannose greatly reduced my UTI symptoms. Although the regimen is quite lengthy and annoying at times, that is why I stopped taking it. But it did stop my UTI episodes when I did. And I did not experience any side effects.
2039450
D-Mannose did NOT work to cure my UTI that was an e coli colony count of 100,000. I threw other things at it, too, like uva ursi, etc. No luck. I had been able to cure one before when it was just a twinge and I did not have a confirmed lab result. I WISH it were always a cure. But no. I do plan to take it as a preventative. I hear there may be a vaccine around the year 2020. These infections are H*LL.
2039451
I am paralyzed and prone to UTIs, and this has helped immensely. It will usually resolve UTIs caused by e coli (most common cause), as others have described, especially if caught early. And then continue taking prophylactically. I am diabetic, and even when taking every two hours for UTI it does not raise my blood sugar. No side effects for me at all, other than few UTIs now.
1937176
Hi, The high WBC (white Blood Count) cells suggest that you still have or do have a UTI. Nitrates being negative, just means that you may be taking an antibiotic other OTC medication that has flawed the results. Taking an antibiotic.....will give you false reading on the AZO strips. The medication you take has to be considered when you do the reading. USE THE STRIP THE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING to get an accurate reading, urine is at it's most concentrated form. Orange juice or any other acid drink can give a false reading. Take a reading in the morning and then compare it to the next mornings reading to see if they are the same, if you are in pain or have a temperature, consult your Physician asap.
840314
not that I know of. It is more for joint health/arthritis. I give it to my older cat and it has really helped her mobility. One of my cats has chronic UTI and I found that using an automatic water filter in their water bowl helped a lot. Hope this helps.
1962252
I don't know the answer to your question. For an entire year I was getting monthly urinary tract infections. I began taking this and the Critical Care Ultimate Flora. My infections stopped. After 6 months I stopped taking this one and now only take the critical care one. no infection for one year.
72506
I have used both and I can tell you the urine destroyer works much better on pet urine than the 'regular' formula. No idea why!
979850
Yes. Listed as Sodium Ascorbate 34 mg. My Lab has been on them now 2 a day for two years and has never gotten another UTI! Highly recommend.
2273914
The question didn't say what product you were asking about so I have to assume you are asking about d-mannose powder. It doesn't dissolve in water very well so we mix it in applesauce or yogurt or just take it straight. It is very sweet and tastes great.
1392979
Yes. Pure organic cranberry. No sugar added....or anything else. I drink it for health to help prevent UTI's.
170530
These are the listed ingredients on the label: Vit. C, D-Mannose (a natural sugar which supports a healthy urinary tract), and cranberry (which creates bacterial anti-adherence in the bladder). I don't know if D-Mannose sugar comes from the birch tree.
1704773
I second what T. Genovese said. You won't become immune to it. It has a physical property like a magnet to the bacteria. So it'll keep doing what it does.
1406232
Well....I can only tell you from what my Buddy tells me (I purchase for him being he has No Credit Card) and he says the stuff actually does work as described. Follow the Instructions as printed on the Bottle. He has passed 2 Screenings with it to date, no problems. And as for the Urinating thing....he said No more or No less than compared to if he drank a couple glasses of large water ! Everyone is different. For him it was within a 1/2 hr. I know of another person and he is good for Over a hour....so you gotta know your Body with this one. Best answer I can share with you.
1601087
Yes it does. I have stopped using this product though. It just wasn't keeping the infections cleared up. I found a different product that I like much better.
822312
I don't know what CranActin is exactly, but the D-Mannose does help in keeping urinary tract infections at bay.
615194
Helps with my problem, a lot. However, I don't know if it would be better if refrigerated because I have only had it sent regular shipping. Getting ready to order it again. Has kept me off antibiotics for bladder infection for a while now.
1620301
I used it on my senior male dog. It did help with his incontinence and he did not suffer from any side effects.
6099
I believe it works by blocking the sugar from being absorbed. Although I think for it to work correctly you should take it 3 times daily.
412364
When taken vaginally, these are to soothe minor irritations not to prevent Urinary Tract Infections. Have a great day! -JonL