Has anyone used D-mannose for chronic UTIs?

[Critters2]

I'm beginning yet another round of antibiotics, after having lower intestinal issues from the last round. I've been reading about D-mannose, so bought some of the capsules. After about a week, no change, but several websites say to use the powder rather than capsules. Anyone have experience or opinions on this? Thanks!

[Warpy]

1. First, the capsules likely contain powder, so don't waste the money

Trust me, your stomach really doesn't know the difference.

Second, certainly try it but only as an adjunct to antibiotic therapy. This is why: http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/bloodstream-infection-from-uti-urosepsis.html

Another thing you might do is a daily glass of cranberry juice to try to acidify your urine and make it less hospitable to bacteria.

But don't skip those antibiotics. UTI can turn serious.

[marybourg]

2. I used to get chronic UTIs until I learned to chug-a-lug (not sip)

6-8 glasses of H2O a day. Haven't had one now in 30 years. Whenever I get the first tiny inkling of a symptom, I drink 2 glasses and go to a glass every hour for the day and it blows over. Feel better soon.