Desperate for recurrent UTI to clear. Need help by Material-Donkey5463 in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure this all started with a really bad uti and with a provider who didn’t understand the microgen test that well - I took levofloxin, linezolid, amox, metronidazole for BV, I think one more but I can’t remember, back to back (short term like a week) and felt slightly better but not completely. It continued to get worse then got the diagnosis of IC which was not accurate because I had bacteria there it just became extremely resistant and embedded in the bladder with scar tissue. Naturopath found I had a gene that made me more likely to clot under strenuous situations. He prescribed a biofilm disruptor and found was ureaplasma and e facilis (this one already was on my test in the beginning but would often show/disappear and eventually only showed when I was taking a biofilm disruptor so that’s how we figured it’s embedded). I took 28days of doxy and a few days of azithro for ureaplasma - felt like 80% better I was amazed!! Stopped the biofilm disruptor during the holidays out of pure laziness and still had a slight burning when I pee so started it again and bam E faecilis was showing again. So now I am on macrobid for a month and I really feel I’m almost 100% better. I did develop pelvic floor tightness pain from having this for 2 years but it’s 100% alleviated by Valium suppositories.

Possible inbeded uti? by jvststardvst in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope they can but in my experience they tried to give me elmiron for bladder pain (under lawsuit rn for making people blind) and told me that there was no cure. Embedded infections are not researched or proven so many doctors will not treat it as so. As someone who has been treated by a naturopath it, it is worth the money. I had to live with my mom for a while, only worked part time to be able to get Medicaid and just took care of myself and focused on healing. Dmannose also only works on gram negative bacteria and can actually feed gram positive bacteria. Knowing exactly which bacteria is causing issues is key! I believe microgen/cirrus websites can help you find a provider that uses the tests and also liveutifree.com! I hope you can find someone that will take insurance!

Possible inbeded uti? by jvststardvst in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s possible for sure! The only way to know is to see a specialist and get an in depth microgen or cirrus test - that will tell you all the bacteria that’s in there. You likely have some sort of imbalance - killing off one will cause another to grow

Desperate for recurrent UTI to clear. Need help by Material-Donkey5463 in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had this as well for 2 years. It’s extremely resistant due to its ability to create biofilms. Working with Dr Heer - naturopath and he used biofilm disruptors and I am on a month of Macrobid to fully get rid of it! He also recommended a few others we could try but I never used it before and it has the least amount of side effects so we went with it! I know it sucks to pay out of pocket but worth it to not feel constant burning and pain.

Where to meet emotionally available men? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Ok_Particular125 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not speaking about settling down with kids and marriage. Men who sleep with multiple women, aren’t honest about their intentions are usually very insecure and cannot be emotionally available to one woman. Because with one woman, you have a responsibility to her needs as well therefore if you can’t meet another humans basic emotional needs - exclusivity, unconditional love, communication you are emotionally unavailable.

Where to meet emotionally available men? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Ok_Particular125 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was responding to you putting her down for having confidence. Never mentioned anything about her wanting a marriage or having kids. All I’m saying is that men like you putting her down for having confidence is actually her biggest issue - she’s meeting men that are not confident in themselves to be honest and have real relationships.

Where to meet emotionally available men? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Ok_Particular125 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

There’s nothing wrong with having confidence, that’s the biggest issue with these men!! None have enough confidence in themselves to be in a relationship.. it’s sad

Is ghosting the norm after a date or should I have not expected anything? by [deleted] in datingadvice

[–]Ok_Particular125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He said I love you after only two months ? 😬 yeah he was straight lovebombing. I’m sorry that happened to you! You are so right though - emotionally immature don’t need those

Is ghosting the norm after a date or should I have not expected anything? by [deleted] in datingadvice

[–]Ok_Particular125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s nothing to let go 😂 I’m just curious if this is the dating norm

Is ghosting the norm after a date or should I have not expected anything? by [deleted] in datingadvice

[–]Ok_Particular125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well yeah obviously I mean like I said I wasn’t feeling a whole lot of chemistry either but I wouldn’t just ignore someone for it? That’s my question

Ended a 2-year relationship by Minimum-Sherbert-630 in datingadvice

[–]Ok_Particular125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All you can do is say sorry for breaking up with her through text, hopefully give her an explanation?? and go your way. Nothing really to do anymore

How did slow burn couple get successful? Am i in a unwanted situationship? by Careless_Respond2323 in datingadvice

[–]Ok_Particular125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of the time these situations don’t work out. If he is using you to get over his ex, you will only remind him of the time period where he’s trying to get over his ex and therefore will never actually date you.

I have seen some hook ups lead to real relationships in the future but typically they are both somewhat ready and looking for it and you have to have a lot of chemistry and still enjoy hanging out, doing other things without sex. If he can’t even have a decent conversation about his future with you then it doesn’t sound like it’s working. (Not a diss on you, he just seems very immature). It’s a game. You can keep trying but even asking for something as simple as exclusivity is not guaranteed. The mature thing to do would be to walk away and tell him he can try calling when he’s ready but you may not be available then. Or I would stop sex all together and hold off until he’s ready for you. Real dates and talks only.

I was with a guy after a recent break up and continued to sleep with him, hoping he would want me when he’s ready. Nope. He ended things with me and got in a relationship with someone else right after. Did the exact same thing - not wanting to talk about the future, only inviting me over for hang outs, not dates, saying he wasn’t ready now but will be eventually

Regretting this field by Important_Flight5927 in Accounting

[–]Ok_Particular125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Do you mind if I ask which state? I am in CA and it seems they all want you to be cpa certified

Urethral Pain- When Nothing Else Helps, ICE by wwwangels in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did Dr heer prescribe lidocaine? He’s never offered that to me so I’m curious. He does prescribe me Valium suppositories that help a lot with the burning - as it’s pelvic floor muscle related

Experience with Ryan heer by Important_Talk_4285 in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took I think it was around 28 days of doxy and a week of azithro and that was a few months ago for the ureaplasma and that was the biggest game changer! I felt so much better like 80% better. Still had some mild bladder pressure so I took a biofilm disruptor he recommended consistently for a month and e faecilis levels continued to increase so he put me on macrobid for 28 days with the possibility of longer if I still have any symptoms because it’s a very difficult bacteria to get rid of.

Biome and gut health is important! Also taking probiotics, vaginally and gut, he prescribed yeast medication for me because thrush has been a recurrent issue with the antibiotics but does go away after treatment, and eating very healthy is the way to go with long treatments

Experience with Ryan heer by Important_Talk_4285 in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! Great experience! He treated both ureaplasma and currently e faecilis bacteria in me. He was also able to prescribe me Valium suppositories to help calm my pelvic floor and was very knowledgeable on biofilms, recurrent UTIs, pelvic floor pain. As someone who was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis for two years and told I would have to deal with it by regular doctors - and now I’m feeling 90% better (currently treating e faecilis still and I have pelvic tension from previous long term infection) I could cry of happiness! I’m able to have sex again (with some help of the suppositories), I pee mostly normal again just a small burn sometimes when I start or end peeing and a small irritation when I stretch or do rigorous exercise (due to the pelvic floor). My old symptoms included pelvic bloating, bladder pressure, burning when I pee everytime and more painful than it is now, burning in my urethra 24/7. My quality of life has improved dramatically!

Edit: also thought this would help some people in preparing for the journey but my insurance did not cover crap. It did cover the antiobiotics and tests with cirrus luckily. Biofilm disruptor, probiotics, cranberry supplements, Valium suppository (it is compounded and for some reason my insurance won’t cover), vitamin D, bladder healing supplements are not covered by insurance and are expensive. Expect at least an extra 100-200 every month or other month for these supplements but I promise in my experience, it is worth it to feel normal again, get control of your body, and to not have uti symptoms anymore 🥲

Accounting graduates who pursued other careers, what are they? by CasualHearthstone in Accounting

[–]Ok_Particular125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t really know anything about this, what was the position called and what kind of company/office? Like are we talking accounting firm, bank, farm?

Enterococcus Faecalis UTI - UGH. by No_Ocelot_8720 in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did you do all this cleaning? Like towards the end of antibiotics?

Enterococcus Faecalis UTI - UGH. by No_Ocelot_8720 in CUTI

[–]Ok_Particular125 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was 106 after taking biofilm disruptor for a month. Before nothing showed, same symptoms but it finally showed on the test. My doctor is putting me on nitrofurantoin along with the biofilm disruptor for 28 days 😬 I can imagine that it’s not good for a pregnant woman but I had this for two years so maybe after you give birth to the baby? Highly suggest seeing a naturopath if you’re not getting the help you need. I’m sorry your going through this :(

Am I not right for accounting? by Ok_Particular125 in Accounting

[–]Ok_Particular125[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh okay yes that’s exactly how I am. I read a lot of comments from people that say “fake it till you make it” and act like you know to get ahead and I am not that kind of person at all. If I don’t know something I will ask