Am I Still UTI Free? Do I Still Take D-Mannose? Answering UTI FAQs 2019
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- Hello! I have been getting requests (which is so exciting in and of itself!) for a UTI update video addressing my current regimen and answering frequently asked questions. I do my best to answer some of my FAQs in this video, but I also made a blog post answering not only the questions proposed here, but also a few others I’d say count as FAQs!
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FAQs Answered In This Video:
✩ Intro: 0:00
✩ Are you still UTI free? 1:53
✩ What is your current routine/regimen? 4:23
✩ Can I take D-mannose on an empty stomach? 5:16
✩ Is it the D-mannose or the probiotics that worked for you? 6:31
✩ What does the powder taste like? 7:50
✩ What brand do you recommend? 8:00
✩ Are the pills just as effective as the powder? 8:59
✩ Why did you get chronic UTIs? 9:16
✩ How did you cure an acute UTI with D-mannose? 12:45
✩ Did you wake up at night to take the D-mannose? 13:05
✩ Did you change what you were eating or drinking while trying to cure your acute UTI with D-mannose?
I didn’t change what I was drinking or eating. I still drank coffee and tea, and ate citrusy foods. However, other than UTIs, I don’t think my bladder is very sensitive. Some fluids and foods can be irritating to some people’s bladders (coffee, tea, (even decaf), alcohol, and carbonated beverages are universal irritants), so if you have a sensitive bladder, you can try steering clear of said fluids/foods while you are trying to cure an acute UTI-this just doesn’t seem to apply to my bladder. I also didn’t change how much I was drinking; however, I do try to drink 1.5 - 2 liters of water per day regardless of an infection. I’m also at altitude here in CO!
✩ I tried to cure an acute UTI with the d-mannose, and it made my symptoms better but they are still there. How long should I take the d-mannose before getting antibiotics? 13:51
→ Study mentioned: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
→ “…women with recurrent cystitis can accurately self-diagnose and self-treat UTI as accurately as any physician.”
✩ What else do you to prevent UTIs besides using D-mannose? 15:02
✩ Is D-mannose safe for diabetics? 15:51
✩ I heard prolonged use of d-mannose causes kidney infections, damage, and even failure. Are you worried about your kidneys? 16:13
✩ D-mannose isn’t working for me, why? 16:58
Other FAQs Not Addressed In The Video:
✩ Where do you buy the powder?
I buy my KAL powder from Amazon, but if you google “KAL D-mannose Powder,” it looks like many online and physical stores sell it!
✩ Is your friend with the spinal cord injury still using d-mannose and how much does she take?
Yes, my friend with the SCI still uses d-mannose. Last I checked, she uses the pills, and takes one serving in the morning and one before bed.
✩ Is it okay to take the d-mannose and antibiotics?
I have in the past without an issue, but you should ask your prescribing physician.
✩ Will d-mannose interact with my birth control?
While I am no longer on hormonal birth control, I took d-mannose while taking the pill and had no issues or change in efficacy. That being said, check with the physician who prescribes your birth control!
✩ Is this regimen safe if I am pregnant?
I have not used d-mannose while pregnant, so I cannot speak to this personally. Ask your physician!
✩ Do you notice you have food sensitivities related to your UTIs?
No! Some foods can irritate some people’s bladders, but this has not been an issue for me to my knowledge.
✩ How much water do you drink?
1.5 - 2 liters per day.
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Hello! I have been getting requests for a UTI update video addressing my current regimen and answering frequently asked questions. I do my best to answer some of my FAQs in this video, but I also made a blog post answering not only the questions proposed here, but also a few others I’d say count as FAQs!
✩ Blog Post: www.pelvicempowerment.com/uti-faqs/
✩ My KAL D-mannose Powder: amzn.to/3rFuhGy (this is an affiliate link, thank you for using it should you choose to!)
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Thank you for watching 💕
There are two treatments to UTI aside from taking d-mannose,UVA-ursi, marshmallow rootfrequently(which it didn't cure my condition, it just maintains it)
1) high dose introvenous vitamin C(IVC 75grams at a 1gm/min infusion rate), I did that frequently more than recommended frequency, I did 3 days in a row with single day rests(3days, 1day rest, 3day, 1 day rest,...)
2) vaccines, I haven't tried this one yet, called FimCH, ExPEC4V
3)antibiotics are not a cure
Pelvic Empowerment hi Tory, just wanted to let you know I finally beat the dread chronic UTI I had for the last two years. Turns out I was resistant to macrobid, then tried cipro and did not do the trick either. So I started doing ginger and turmeric shots twice a day, plus the d-mannose, probiotics and enzymes to help me digest food as well. Aldo a clean diet as much as I could. It took a while but I did this religiously everyday up until a few days go. Still doing d-mannose once a day, probiotics and enzymes. Will give ginger shots a break for about to weeks and then start again.
Hi, I need help , I can't get rid of UTI doc said I gave alot of bacteria, and ecoli, I'm so tired of taking antibiotics, and I have been in ICU because I had ecoli, n I had to be on IV of Invanz for 8 days .I stay in pin in my pelvic area n my lower back ..plz help me
There is one more thing to consider that my doctor did help with. I got an ultrasound and had a small kidney stone that made the passage in my urethra very small. So I had a procedure where they zapped it and broke it into tiny pieces. That also helped a lot.
Do you take your second dose before or after the risky activity?
Cranberry, D-Mannose, hydration, Vit C, a strict sexual activity regimen, cotton underwear, methanamine, and a caring cooperative KNOWLEDGEABLE doctor who might consider genetic testing the strain of bacteria involved. Have FAITH, never give up, and SHARE.
What does strict sexual activity regimen imply?
@CherylEnderson that's what I want to know lol.
Some people can be insanely ignorant. UTI’s are not necessarily linked to hygiene. Chronic UTI’s are typically caused by a biofilm that tends to create a coating, making it hard to cure because the biofilm allows the bacteria causing the infection to hide, thus allowing for the infection to return. 😊
But how other people who got uti before don’t have biofilms and why only few people have this problem am dying with this infection I don’t find purpose to live
@@aishwaryareddy5805how are you doing now? Did you find a cure? You have to help you’re body eliminate the bacteria eat healthier. Blueberries juice twice a day/ or unsweetened cranberry juice/ make garlic teas or eat 3 cloves of garlic every day
I’ve been dealing with chronic UTI’s for almost three years now. I can’t even count how many doctors visits, specialists ive seen and antibiotics I’ve been put on. Each time a UTI would occur, the feeling of depression and hopelessness would come over me. It caused me to miss work and lose my overall quality of life. After consistently taking D Mannose in pill form I was UTI free for about 7 months which was unheard of for me. Unfortunately I am experiencing a flare up right now and am so upset due to the success I was having. Seeing this video about the powder immediately had me purchase it online. This is the first video I’ve come across that I’ve truly identified with and mirrors what I’m going through. Thank you for bringing a little peace of mind to my day 😭
Your story hits so close to home! I, too, was UTI-free for a number of months while taking the d-mannose pills but managed to contract another UTI maybe 6 months in. Switching to the powder made the world of difference for me. I really hope that is the case for you, too 💛
I'm so glad this video was helpful! I wish you the absolute best and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions 🤗
I need advice how can I stop getting these. Its really affecting my mental health. I just seem to keep getting antibiotics through at me.. which is not the solution.
@@PelvicEmpowerment How long have you been uti free now,?
@@nanaa428 Other than the two UTIs I contracted back to back on my honeymoon in the beginning of 2020 (totally my fault, I didn't take my d-mannose like I should've), I haven't gotten any since making this update video!
@@PelvicEmpowerment that's great to hear! my little sister has had chronic utis since the beginning of 2020 and nothing has worked so far for her. Ill purchase some d mannos for her, fingers crossed
Thank You so much!! I took the time on your 1st video to write things brown to ask my Urologist!! I had a mess bladder left done in 2021 and I have had 9 UTI!! I am on D-Mannose and hopefully we will see some good!!
Hi Tori, I know I've told you this before....but you saved my life with D-Mannose. Just wanted to thank you again. I was in a world of hurt until my DMannose arrived by Amazon. I don't say this lightly Tori. I am a cancer survivor, SLE disabled me 20 yrs ago and lifelong Crohn's, lifelong! So at 60 I've lived on steroids more than not. My bladder irregular shape doesn't drain completetly and I get a UTI everytime I catheterize....ugh I QUIT doing that and drink more water and take DMannose daily. I would rather die than self-catheterize so THANK YOU. I was going out of my mind iving on antibiotics and having it raise hell with my Crohn's..... You are an angel. Keep doing what you're doing please. God Bless You!
Aww, thank you so, so much for the kind words. I am so glad you are feeling better, and I am so honored to have played a part in your healing journey 💕 wishing you only the best -- now and always!
I'm so happy I'm not the only one with this problem!! Thank you SO much for sharing! You've helped me immensely!
Aww, you are so welcome! I am so glad you are feeling less alone and have a sense of direction moving forward, that's wonderful news ❤️
Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions! Wishing you only the best 😊
Oh wow you helped me a whole bunch before and then you helped me a ton more with things that I didn't even think about asking, haha. Thank you again! (:
You are so welcome ❤ I am so happy the videos have been helpful for you!
Thank you soo much for the update! This information is GOLDEN to me. ❤️
So, so happy to hear that this is helpful for you ❤
You're incredible! Thank you so much for everything! :-) Wishing you the best
-Yuki
You're so welcome ❤️
Thank you for making this video! Love the outro music 💖
Thanks! Hehe, I like it too! One of these days I'll have an intro :)
I respect your honesty. Thank you.
Of course, I'm so glad some of my content has been helpful for you ❤️
you have no idea how much this video honest to god gave me hope. i’m so excited to try your ideas. i was getting hopeless for a while there. thanks so much ❤️✨
I am so happy to hear that! D-mannose really did change my life. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, and I wish you only the best 🤗💖
You’re fantastic Tori! 😃
Aww, thank you ❤️💕
Wonderful video (as well as the Gerd one)! I found a company called Uqora started by a woman who got frequent UTI’s and her husband. I follow their protocol which includes DMannose in water every 3 days and some capsules with other things. I did get another so I switched to using their powder every morning and it stopped. Got one more recently so going to use my MicroIngredients D Mannose in a glass of water at night as well, 3/4 tsp as you do. Also I drink something like 8 glasses of water a day. Water is important. Thanks Tori for helping so many women!!!
you posted this video at the perfect time! I was just about to purchase the pills cos I saw your last video, but then I saw that you uploaded this one and I went for the powder immediately ! thank you
Yayyy! Cheers to good timing ❤
thank you thank you for these videos so informative and gives me hope!!
You're so welcome! I am so glad you are feeling hopeful -- I am still UTI free, today 💕
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, and I wish you nothing but the best!
Thank you for all the amazing advice. I’ve been using D-Mannose pills for the passed 2 month and it’s helped. So lucky I found your video. Thanks
Ugh, I'm so happy to hear that d-mannose has helped you like it continues to help me! It really changed my life, and I'm so happy it's working for you 🤗
Very informative. Thank you!
You're so welcome ♥️
Great info! Thank you. You’re voice is very pleasant to listen to. I would definitely listen to you narrate a book 😊
I’m so glad this video was helpful to you, and thank you so much for the kind words about my voice! That’s so sweet of you to say 💕
So helpful. much appreciated. You are just adorable. Love the explanations. I'm optimistic can turn this around
You're so kind, thank you so much for your comment 🤗
And yes! If your UTIs are caused by E. coli, I'm very hopeful you can turn your experience around, too 💛
Yes. Very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome ❤
Tori, U r just AMAZING! Ur gratitude & positivity are infectious! I am so grateful 2 u for ur willingness to share & help us women 2 understand/help heal & be aware of our bodies. U truly help us reach 'BODY LITERACY', a term I came upon in feminist/female anatomy literature, that I truly believe we need, as women, in order 4 us to have heightened awareness/control of our bodies & optimal health, both gynecologically & systemically, but really, they are both ARE interconnected. SINCERE THANKS! PS I am a woman despite my screen name. : - )
Wow, thank you so, so much for the kind words! I like the idea of "body literacy," and it is an honor to be helping women become more body literate 💕
I remember you shared that you are a woman despite your screen name in a previous comment! I hope you are well, and a sincere thanks to you for watching, commenting, and being here 🤗
Hi Tori, Thank you for this video. I have a uti and feel awful. Listening to you has given me renewed hope that I can get well. I have done much research and have tried many products. They help somewhat, but not totally. I am looking forward to trying the Kal powder and praying that it will be my answer as well. Many blessings to you for caring about others with this problem.
Ugh, I am so sorry to hear it. I know how awful a UTI feels.
Remember that d-mannose is only effective if the bug causing your UTI is E. coli! Otherwise, d-mannose won't be helpful.
It really has changed my life! Let me know if you have any questions, and I wish you only the best. Cheers to feeling better soon ❤
You are a savior thank you for this
You're so welcome ❤
Pelvic Empowerment , I get my tests results back to see what is hopefully up with these supposed utis and then I’m starting these!! I hope they work for me!
I hope they do, too!
Getting this powder as soon as my Walgreens or CVS opens. I hope they have it because I don't have time to order it. NEED NOW! Thank you so much for your video.💜
I hope you're able to find it at a local pharmacy, I've only ever been able to find it online! Wishing you the best, so glad this was helpful for you 💕
Thanks for pointing me to this video, I just subscribed to your channel. I’ve been getting UTIs very frequently, and it definitely is a hard subject to talk about sometimes. It is really refreshing to have more women being open about these things. It is so very helpful, and needs to be talked about a lot more. I bought some D-Mannose after watching your video, and I am already feeling mentally and physically better.
It can be so hard to talk about! When it was happening to me, it really affected my self-esteem and my ability to feel completely in the moment during sex because I was always, in the back of my mind, worried about an infection.
I am SO glad to hear that you are feeling mentally and physically better 🤗 I am hopeful that d-mannose can do for you what it has done for me!
And thank you so much for subscribing. This channel is a passion project, and your support means the world 💕
Hi do you already get rid of UTI?
Hi! I really love your videos and have watched pretty much all of them to help my search in figuring out how to help/prevent symptoms of a UTI. I was hoping you could make a video about the possible causes of symptoms of a UTI without the actual infection! I have been struggling with this for months and months and would love to hear your thoughts on the possible causes of symptoms of a UTI without the presence of infection/bacteria. :) I would LOVE to see a video like that!! 😊❤️
I hate hearing that you've been navigating UTI-like symptoms for months without having an active infection. I really hope that you are able to find peace in your body and remain kind to yourself during this time.
Thank you so much for the request -- I just added it to my list and would love to make that video!
Until then, have you ruled in/out your pelvic floor? If you think of your pelvic floor like any other muscle, you can imagine that when there is a threat, it tightens up. Kind of like if you were going to be punched in the stomach -- your abdomen might tighten to protect you. The same is true of your pelvic floor when you have a bladder infection, the bladder lives right on top of the pelvic floor and it will sometimes tighten up to protect you.
When someone has chronic infections, sometimes the pelvic floor will forget to let go even after an infection has resolved and it can FEEL like a UTI. I've treated a number of women for this exact presentation in clinic!
If you live in the US, you can use this directory to find a provider near you: pelvicrehab.com
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, and thank you again for the request. Wishing you only the best 💕
You are absolutely the nicest person !!!!
I know this is a four year old video. But you have really helped me and my sister. Thank you so much.
Legit sitting on the toilet with another UTI (from Australia lol). I think I’m up to about 8 this year! Just been on antibiotics which didn’t help but finding your videos I have now ordered D-Manosse. Thankyou x
Ugh, I can so relate to this feeling. 8 UTIs in a year is just about where I used to average. D-mannose genuinely changed my life, but do know that it only works if the bug responsible for your infections is E. coli.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, and I wish you nothing but the best ❤
Hi has your condition improved? Having utis is really affecting me, its been going on for years with no proper solution. Do you have any advice x
What kind of symptoms did you have
When in acute phase it's very important to stay completelt off sugary, starchy food in addition to taking D-Mannose
I am sure this can be true for some people, thank you for sharing your experience 💛
Thank you again, you pretty much covered everything I was thinking about doing the antibiotics and then the d-mannose. Not sure if it’s E. coli this time, but it has been in the past pretty much every time. Waiting on my urine culture results.
Awesome video thank you
You are so, so welcome!
I have found that if I don't catch the UTI early, the d-mannose powder helps with the symptoms but doesn't knock out the infection. Whereas, if I catch the UTI early (that first "off" pee), I can knock out the infection with the d-mannose!
I hope the powder works for you 💕 again, don't hesitate to ask any questions!
@@PelvicEmpowerment hi there, could you help me please ? This is the issue I am having. I started taking d mannose a few days late when I realised I had a UTI... should I just carry on taking it or do I need antibiotics?
@@allthingsjana7870 I am honored that you're comfortable asking me for guidance; however, I cannot give individualized medical advice. If you're at all concerned and feel you may have started taking the d-mannose "too late," I can only encourage you to check-in with a provider you trust to see if it may be time to start taking antibiotics! I've had experiences where I caught the UTI early enough and was able to treat it with d-mannose, and experiences where I caught the infection "too late" and, while the d-mannose did decrease my symptoms, I ended up needing antibiotics in order to clear it fully. I wish I could be more helpful, and I hope that you get to feeling better soon ❤️
Wow this might actually change my life, been getting UTI's since I was 16 and in the last year or so at least every month. Had resigned myself to knocking back antibiotics after sex and using them to self treat too, but now I think my immune system is knackered; I only need to go out on errands for a few hours and I get sick with something (often more cystitis, yay) and it just really wears away at you when pretty much any fun activity carries a high likelihood of making your life miserable tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing!
(and shout out to Dr Gregor on youtube for mentioning d mannose and it's actual effectiveness - I assumed it was just cranberry pills all over again).
Holly, I am so, so sorry to hear about you getting chronic UTIs since you were 16. I can relate to that so personally, and I know how frustrating it can be, and how easily it can seep into self-confidence, relationships, and the ability to be present.
I really hope that you find relief with D-mannose. It really did change my life. Just remember that it only works if the bug causing your UTIs is E. coli!
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, and I wish you only the best 💕
Hey! I really have urinary tract infections and am already in despair .. What helped you in the end?
I will 100% be getting this asap
I hope it is as helpful for you as it has been for me! Let me know if you have any questions, wishing you the best ❤️
My wife, likes D-Man nose. It really helps her. Nice visitng your channel again!
Thank you so much!
You're so welcome 💛
I just want to thank you so much for all of the info you’ve provided regarding UTIs. I refer to your videos often since I also suffer from recurrent UTIs & I have my D-mannose as you’ve recommended :) I was wondering if you experienced any negative side effects (leaky gut, arthritis, etc) from all of the antibiotics you previously used to cure the UTIs & what you did to overcome them. Thank you so much again ❤️
You are so welcome! I am so glad that the videos are helpful for you -- I hope d-mannose is doing for you what it has done for me ❤️
Excellent question. Interestingly, I did not have any health issues related to the high intake of antibiotics I used to take that I'm aware of (thank goodness!).
I did, however, have a longstanding upper GI issue (acid reflex/GERD) due to my hormonal birth control. I have a couple of videos that may be helpful in that realm:
- Birth Control & Gut Health: th-cam.com/video/Dr2i27aCSTU/w-d-xo.html
- How I Cured GERD: th-cam.com/video/CE2_N7EBX7k/w-d-xo.html
Let me know if you have any other questions! Wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time 🤗
Pelvic Empowerment
Thank you! And yup I totally love the D-mannose. I need to be more consistent with it though, but otherwise I’m so happy I discovered it through your channel. Thanks for the info :)
I had a double kidney infection that very quickly turned into sepsis caused by ecoli and I nearly died. After I got back home from hospital 2 weeks later, I was still struggling with slight fever and uti symptoms and was terrified of being rushed back into hospital again.
I started taking d mannose when I heard about the link to ecoli and it definitely helped me. I told my doctor about it and she replied ‘well I don’t know anything about that!’ With an attitude.
I’ve just ordered more as I ran out, just in case it’s needed during the corona lockdown and I have a flare up.
Wow. I am so sorry that this happened to you, but I am SO glad that you are healed, home, and have access to d-mannose should you need it.
Some physicians are not very open to "alternative" interventions, but I've run into some physicians who are! I am sorry to hear that you were meant with attitude when trying to tell you physician what worked for you.
Wishing you only the best! Stay healthy and safe ❤️
I’m very happy to see you talking about D-mannose. No one talks about it! I take D-mannose everyday and today I’m having my first UTI since 5 months. I took an antibiotic because I’m not very good at managing the pain, but honestly the progress are very good! I would like to be able to not use any antibiotic even when I’m experiencing one just like you, do you have any tricks to manage the pain? Sorry for my english I speak french😇
Your English is wonderful!
And I am SO happy to hear that d-mannose has been such a helpful tool for you, it really did change my life.
A few things to share:
1. I highly recommend the d-mannose powder over the pills, not only for trying to treat an acute UTI, but also for preventative doses
2. I do think it is possible to cure an acute UTI (if it caused by E. coli) with d-mannose, so long as you catch it early!
3. As far as pain management goes, I really like pyridium -- it is over the counter, and it numbs the bladder (but it will make you urinate bright orange!). I've used pyridium to manage the pain while treating an acute UTI with d-mannose!
Let me know if you have any other questions and I wish you only the best 💕
Hi!!! Im so glad I found your videos and I bought this and so excited to try! A quick question, as a preventative, do you take it before sex as well? Or just in the morning and right after sex?
I'm excited for you, too! Excellent question. I alway take it once in the morning no matter what and after sex (and after other "risky" behaviors), but I think you could take it before sex/risky behaviors and still have a good preventative outcome 🤗
I am very grateful for your video!! I have had uti's for five years and I am so tired of antibiotics, I feel that they're no longer an effective solution. I already asked for Kal D-Mannose and I hope it will help me just like it did for you.
I so hear you. Are your UTIs usually caused by E. coli? If so, I have high hopes that d-mannose will be as effective for you as it is for me -- it has improved my quality of life so much!
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out! Wishing you nothing but the best ❤️
It's always caused by E. Coli :( I'm already drinking Kal D mannose, I hope it helps me. Thank you very much for your concern 🥰 If I have some news I'll tell you 😊
@@chagrinsloigne Has it worked for you? Just wondering becuase it's been a month since you commented and I'm wondering if it has worked for you. I have chronic UTI's and I'm desperate for opinions and results for the Dmannose supplement.
As I commented on her older video, GIRLS ! D Mannose saved my life! I take one-two pills every time after sex or anything “risky” and I haven’t gotten one since.. if you feel a uti coming on drink TONS of water, bathe in apple cider with warm water, & started your d mannose pill, hope This helps cus it helped me, xoxo !
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I also told me doctor about D Mannose. I’m 68. He’s around the same age. He does not do current research and had never heard of it! I hope to switch soon.
Awesome video!!! Love it! If you were to go on a mini getaway for 3 days or so and you know that you will be doing the beach/running/risky behavior type of things all day..would you suggest taking the maximum amount of servings in powder form which would be 2 servings each day or would you suggest more? Do you have to space out when you take the servings? For example: wake up take a serving, go to beach, then maybe go hiking and maybe go dancing later. So all day would be considered risky stuff when you’re away!
When I partake in all-day risky behavior, I usually take the d-mannose after each activity is over. So I would wake up, take my morning dose, go to the beach/hang out in my bikini, take a second dose, and then go hiking/exercise, take a third dose, and then go dancing in tight clothing and probably take a fourth dose after that. That being said, I'm not sensitive to d-mannose, and I don't often take more than two doses/day, so having a couple of days here and there that are outside of my typical routine doesn't worry me.
That being said, I can't give individualized medical advice! If you aren't sure how much you should be taking and are not comfortable running a sort of trial-and-error experiment with yourself, I can only recommend seeking input from a healthcare provider you trust ❤️
Enjoy your mini-vacation 🤗
Pelvic Empowerment this was very helpful. Thank you so much for you reply! I will have to experiment and see what works for me. So far, haven’t had any issues taking three of the Now brand d-mannose 500mg pills after each activity. I really appreciate all your help..thank god for you and your videos!!! Keep being an amazing human! :)
been to the doctor 3 times and I still have gotten them every month for at least 5 months. I as well am always clean w my partner I've been with for 1yr and a few. Im currently in pain like crazy, can't sleep, back pain, stomach pain, burning, all the works lol. I'm about to visit the pharmacy tomorrow after a doctor visit and I'm going to ask them about this for myself, still getting them regardless lol!
Ugh, I am so, so sorry you're experiencing chronic UTIs and all of the pain you've described. I know that feeling of defeat and exhaustion and frustration so well.
Have you gotten any of these infections cultured? If it is E. coli causing your infections, I am very hopeful that d-mannose can help you the way it has helped me. I am still UTI-free to this day 💕
I hope d-mannose is the right tool for you, and I hope that you find relief soon! Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, and I wish you a speedy recovery and only the best 🤗
Almost in tears watching this. So nice to hear some hope from someone who knows exactly how I feel. 😭😭 I have been seeing a urologist with no help. I have been dealing with UTIs so long I am now antibiotic resistant to three different antibiotics. I’m terrified to have sex. 😭
I’m going to try ALL your recommendations.
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
Oh my goodness, I am so, SO sorry to learn about your struggle with chronic UTIs & your COMPLETELY VALID resulting fear of sex.
When I was navigating chronic UTIs, it was oral sex that I was absolutely terrified of. The beautiful thing about your brain is that it is plastic -- its ideas and thoughts surrounding certain activities can change. It took a while, but after collecting positive experiences around oral sex again and again, my brain's interpretation of the activity changed, and I'm SO confident that yours can too 💛
I really hope d-mannose can do for you what it has done for me. I wish you the absolute best on your healing journey.
Rooting for you dear
How are you now
any cure??
Great videos on this topic!
I don’t know if this has come up since I don’t have time to search all the comments but if you have not heard of the connection between UTIs and oxalates you might consider checking out Sally K Norton‘s book toxic super foods
It worked! Cleared my uti the second day of using D-Mannose 😁👍
Yayyy! So glad you’re feeling better 💕
How many pills did you take a day?
Did you take the pills or the powder?
@@cenyettasmith2332 I took pills
I bought the pill form so can I just mix the powder from the pill in a drink or do I have to swallow the pill. Also, does d mannose help yeast infections too
Could some of you please advise me regarding chronic UTIs not caused by e. coli but by many different kinds of other germs/bacteria? When stressed I get many UTIs (6 since the end of August), although escherichia coli has not come back since I started taking d-mannose.
Thanks for this great and instructive video !
I'm so sorry to learn about your struggles with chronic UTIs. While I'm ecstatic that d-mannose has knocked out E. coli, I really hope that you're able to figure out how to eliminate the other causes of your infections.
I really wish I could be more helpful.
Wishing you the best 💛
Great video! i remember asking you so many questions two years ago, for my wife, who was suffering from uti's. She used D-Mannose, like you had suggested and her infection's finally stopped. It took several months, if I remember correctly, for it to finally work, but it did. She has not had an infection for two years, or the last time I had written to you. She has a bottle of D-Mannose in the refrigerator, just in case, an infection occurs. You are a natural for this! Great delivery and it's easy on the ears. I see now that you are married. In the last video, two years ago, you were talking about waiting outside your boyfriends house, because he was sleeping. You did the video in your car, which was impromptu, but of good quality. I think you have a promising future doing this kind of education for men and women. I believe we will be seeing much of you in years to come! Good luck, and much Mahalo. Aloha, from Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Dennis!! I remember you and your wife! I am so, so, so happy to hear that her infections have finally stopped. I know just how challenging chronic infections can be to navigate -- I'm ecstatic you are both on the other side of it ❤ thank you for the kind words about my delivery and my voice. Seriously, this channel is a passion project for me. Your gentle encouragement goes such a long way.
We are engaged! We're getting married in October of this year :) I remember the video you're talking about! Haha, he was asleep in the apartment for a night shift while I was filming in my car.
Thank you for the luck!
Much Mahalo to you as well. Aloha ❤
@@PelvicEmpowerment I remember your video two years ago. It was good, but your delivery is even better now! You are a very good speaker. It is a nice smooth manner "easy on the ears"...there's a rhythm to your words, almost melodic. You also come across, as an honest,believable person. I think you would well in the field of communications. Good luck, with your wedding, by the way, where are you folks getting married?
@@hawaiidoves Aww, thank you so, so much -- genuinely, it means a lot to me!
We are getting married back on the east coast -- super small group, easy ceremony, good food. It'll be a wonderful day ❤
@@PelvicEmpowerment On the east coast? My wife, grew up in Boston, and have been living in Hawaii for 44 years. We've been married for 23 years, and got married on the Big Island, in a town called Kapaau. My mother's side of the family is from Kapaau. My parents are gone, but my wife's dad is still living in Florida, and will be 91 this year! He is healthy as a "horse." Good luck, with your wedding, and may you have a happy marriage!
@@hawaiidoves Thank you so, so much 💕 23 years?! Congratulations to you two, too!!
My mom is taking this ( i found this by accident , D mannose) and she has not had any problem since !!! it's amazing , she was suffering with those infections and got so fustrated and stressed, it works very well , Thank God , and thank you
pill or powder?
You saved my life... Than you for the tips
Good education, as always. "hi" My wife, has not had an infection since your informative video, many years ago! She is now 64 years old.
Dennis!! I remember you and your wife! You're in Hawaii, if I remember correctly?? I'm so happy that your wife continues to be UTI-free -- please tell her I said "hi" back 🤗
@@PelvicEmpowerment yes, that's us. She has other issues now, but as far as uti's, that's not a problem. Keep on making those useful videos. You do a good job speaking, and you come across as a honest person. Much Mahalo, and aloha!
@@hawaiidoves I remember you both 💕 I'm so sorry to learn that your wife is navigating other issues, but I am ecstatic that she at least doesn't have bladder infections to worry about.
And thank you so, so much for your kind words and gentle encouragement to continue making videos. This year has been so challenging, and it's been very difficult to continue creating/to feel creative. Encouragements like yours really motivate me to keep going, so thank you, sincerely 🤗
I woke up with blood in my urine and severe cramps when urinating. I didn’t want to go to the doctor and get an antibiotic. I decided to try natural remedies. I started to guzzle water with vinegar immediately and made myself a tea with fresh mint , yarrow, honey and rose hips - all from my garden except the honey. My cramps and the bleeding were gone that afternoon. Nancy Stewart
Wow! I love hearing how powerful natural remedies can be, so glad you were able to heal your cramps/bleeding and are feeling better ❤️
Hi Tori, thank you so much for these super helpful video. I was in the hospital once for 2 weeks because of UTI. And now after 6 months i just got it again. Im on antibiotic prescribed by doctor and is still super worried that it will come back after this treatment. I really hope that after this batch of antibiotic dmannose will help me with UTI. But i have a few questions regarding the usage of dmannose.
1. Does it affect if I use it while using: birth control pill or any other supplements?
2. Do we have to take this religiously for the rest of our life to prevent UTI? If yes, does it have any other side effect since this is a type of sugar?
3. Does it help with BV as well since i read there are some claims about it helps with BV and i’m having BV and is planning to use boric acid suppositories to cure it.
Thank you so much again for such a useful video
I am so, so sorry to hear about you having to go to the hospital due to a UTI. I'm really glad that you caught this most recent one early, and that you're getting the appropriate treatment. I hope that d-mannose will help you after this round of antibiotics, too, but remember that d-mannose is only effective if the bacteria causing your infections is E. coli!
As for your questions:
1. I cannot point to any literature, but I can share my personal experience. I've used d-mannose while on and off of hormonal birth control, and have not noticed any change in efficacy of my birth control or my natural fertility.
2. I've been taking it every day for 3-4 years now I think. I'm not sure if I'll be taking it for the rest of my life, but my alternative was taking antibiotics for the rest of my life, it seemed. As far as side-effects, I have not personally experienced any. But that doesn't mean they don't exist. Every person's body is different, and I know just from reading my comments that d-mannose has given other people headaches, or made them feel light-headed.
3. Fascinating! I haven't heard that it's helpful with BV, and I have not personally used it to treat/prevent BV. I am a big fan of boric acid suppositories, though! If you'd like to learn more about boric acid, you can check out this video: th-cam.com/video/uzfAgvGY7Z0/w-d-xo.html
I'm so glad this video was helpful for you! I hope you find your healing, soon 💛
THIS WORKS! Ladies: share this video with everyone you know!
MEN also get UTI's
THANK YOU for the update! :) I'm curious - when you have sex, do you take your secondary dose before, or after? I've also read a lot about the imbedded infections that the other commenters are mentioning. I'm headed to a specialist next week, and I plan to ask about it. It's frustrating to think that the only doctor's really specializing in this are way over in the UK.
Thank you for watching ❤
Yes! I am learning about embedded infections from my comment section, too! I plan on deep-diving and really researching it in the next few weeks. I'd love to know more.
I mentioned in another comment -- the reason I feel hesitant about an embedded infection being the case for me, is that when I don't take d-mannose, I don't have UTI symptoms (unless I do something "risky").
My UTIs always correlated with some sort of risky behavior (mostly sex). If I abstained from penetrative and oral sex, and got out of wet/sweaty clothes quickly, I wouldn't get chronic UTIs -- one or two, but not 10-12 (there was a period of time where I was not sexually active and this was the case).
Regardless, I want to stay open to other possibilities for myself. And I want to learn more so that I can be a better women's health provider!
As far as sex -- I pee afterwards and then go take my d-mannose :) I think you could take it before as well, if that works better for you!
Pelvic Empowerment my girlfriend always heads to the bathroom after sex to guess she’s knows what she’s talking about lol thank you for you videos I’m going to try and help my nana who is 93 and has been getting them frequently and they make the elderly act really crazy and there speech will sound drunk I’m sure it’s causing all sorts of problems internally being that old maybe you could research and help the elderly as well my Nanas doctor just keeps prescribing antibiotics which can’t be good for her I do give her probiotics after and make her home cooked meals 80% of the time and fresh squeezed juices with carrots apples beets lemon ginger and anything else I can find to toss in juicing changed my life many yrs ago any way thank you again. Cheers
Hi, thanks SO Much for sharing this info. Can I ask - have you heard of Hiprex - which can also help recurrent UTI's. And do you know if you can take Hiprex and D - Mannose together? THANKS :-)
Thanks so much for watching ❤
I haven't heard of Hiprex... but I will definitely look into it! I always try to learn more about other options for UTI prevention.
Unfortunately, I do not know if Hiprex and D-mannose are safe to use together -- try asking a trusted physician or pharmacist! (Pharmacists are an amazing resource for that kind of information, and may be easier to reach than a physician!)
I have gotten rid of a uti with hiprex and d mannose combined. Hiprex is not an antibiotic and does not disrupt the good bacteria in your system. You also cannot become resistant to it. It is an antiseptic meaning it inhibits the growth of bad bacteria in your bladder while d mannose clings to the bad bacteria so you can flush it out. Take hiprex with a glass of cranberry juice for best results. I’ve had 11 UTIs in a year. Garlic, cranberry, uva ursi and asparagus supplements can help create a toxic environment for the bad bacteria as well
Just wanted to update my last comment - D-Mannose powder started working within 5 hours of taking first dose (for an active UTI caught early stages) like mentioned in the video! I haven't had to take any antibiotics yay! Brings me peace of mind big time.
Would still like to know whether you or anyone has had the powder fail as preventative measure? And if so for any thoughts to why it failed? My Hiprex prevention seemed to fail on me after 2 years of no UTI, unless i for some reason increased 'risky behaviour' or didnt have enough. Hopefully this is superior
Woohoo feeling SO much better within a good timeframe too! Can't believe no doctor out of all the ones i have seen never mentioned it.
Yay! I am SO glad it is working for you, and I'm so happy that you're feeling hopeful 💛
D-mannose has not failed me yet, but that doesn't mean it hasn't failed for others. Hopefully others will see this comment and be able to add their experiences!
Hi, can I ask what is hiprex, us it a antibiotic x
@@shauhwydhevs in Australia it's an anti-bacterial medicine you can buy without a prescription at the pharmacy, not an antibiotic. But i think in some other countries it's slightly different and is an antibiotic. Worth asking your local pharmacy! I used that before finding d-mannose and it worked, is a bit cheaper but isn't as natural
Hey! I posted on your old video but i thought i'd put it here too since it's more relevant.
I just wanted to ask whether you have ever had Hexamethylenetetramine or Methenamine? There's a medicine called Hiprex i buy at pharmacies without a prescription (Australia) that seems to help - just wanted to see if you had any experience with it? I'm now considering trying d-mannose instead as a more natural remedy since the longterm effects of Hiprex aren't clear.
Thanks for much for the video - i suffer the exact symptoms and have found it to be very mentally debilitating and like something is wrong with my body - thanks for bringing all these people together who can understand one another!
Hi! I have heard of Hiprex but only through speaking with others who comment on my videos-I haven’t ever used it myself, unfortunately 😔
I so hear what you’re saying about feeling like something is wrong! I’ve absolutely felt that myself, but the wonderful news is that our brains are plastic! And if we can figure out how to prevent the infections, eventually we can collect enough positive experiences to rewire our brains not to fear certain activities ❤️
I really wish I could be more helpful! Don’t hesitate to reach with any other questions-wishing you health and safety during this uncertain time 🤗
@@PelvicEmpowerment I found these videos after getting a uti from hiprex after 2 years of not having one! Unsure why they didnt work this one time. I took antibiotics but now 1 week later im dealing with a mild flare up and just bought D-mannose - fingers crossed it works for me and I don't have to second round antibiotics! I was wondering have you had any uti's since taking the powder preventively? And how long did it take for you to get over the acute uti with the powder?
Thanks so much again - doing my testing for this current uti so fingers crossed it works!
@@TheGaranceable Yes, fingers-crossed 🤞
I have had two UTIs since taking the powder preventatively -- but both of them happened in January of this year, in Asia, on my honeymoon, when I didn't pack enough d-mannose for the entirety of the trip! I essentially hadn't gotten a UTI in 2.5-3 years since using the powder, packed enough d-mannose for my life not in Asia for the length of the trip (3 months), realized I hadn't packed enough for life in Asia (very wet climate, a lot more exposure to "risky behaviors" there), and tried to half my doses to make the amount of powder I had brought last the whole time. Promptly got two UTIs in a row... so I do think if I had been taking d-mannose the "right" way for my body I would've prevented those. Otherwise, UTI-free since using the powder!
As for your second question, my symptoms went away quickly (within a day), but I continued to use the powder through the lens of treating an infection for 5 days total 😊
Wishing you the best 💛
Thank you for doing this update. I have a question and hopefully you'll be able to give your opinion on it. Do you think by adding water thickners to the water affect the effectiveness of the d-manose? Thanks.
Hmm, good question! I'm not sure. I've never added water thickeners to water before -- do you notice that the water thickeners that you add to change anything else you use the water for?
@@PelvicEmpowerment to my understanding it doesn't change anything except make the water thicker.
@@stockinvestment2011 Okay! Then I wouldn't expect it to change d-mannose very much, but I'm not 100% sure!
@@PelvicEmpowerment thank you for taken the time to reply to me comment. I really appreciate it.
@@stockinvestment2011 Yes of course! Let me know if you have any other questions ❤
Hi thank you so much for the video. It helped a lot.I have just ordered now d mannose. My doubt is does we gain weight after taking this?
Aww, you are so welcome -- I am glad it was a helpful video for you!
And what a great question! I can share that, personally, I've seen absolutely no effect on my weight after taking d-mannose every day for more than 2 years 😊
Let me know if you have any other questions, and I wish you only the best ❤️
Would you recommend the now dmannose powder or the brand you are currently using? Do they work the same?
Good question. I recommend the KAL brand only because that is the brand that I used to cure an acute UTI, but I have heard from others that the NOW brand is great, too! I haven't used the NOW brand powder, so I can't speak to it from personal experience.
Can you talk about the brain connection to bladder control? Strategies to restore bladder control?
I love this request! Added it to my list ♥️
Have u try cranberry juice extract? It works so well for my chronic UTI
I haven't, but I am so glad you found something that works for your body 💕
Do you only use the dmannose when you a uti or do you use it as a preventative measure as well?
I use it preventatively as well :) I answer all of these questions both in this video and in my FAQs blog post if you want to learn more about my current routine!
Where did you buy the D Mannose Maam Tori ? I am in the Philippines,my UTI is not treated by antibiotics,and i am depressed,i drink cranberry juice,buko juice,and probiotics drinks and also eat yogurts...
I've found that D-mannose may be helping to prevent UTIs for me, however I quickly discovered that once I already had a UTI, the only thing that cured it was the antibiotics. I tried to follow recommended doses of d mannose but was still miserable! I also tried the pills though so maybe next time I'll try out the powder.
I’ve found the powder to be much more effective than the pills, but I can only cure an acute UTI with dmannose powder if I catch the infection very early. Wishing you the best ❤️
You need to make sure you're also following a no carb diet for at least a few weeks along with taking d mannose
Sadly, I think my oversized derrière is what’s causing my chronic UTIs. 😓
Thanks so much for shining light and educating!!
Of course! I hope d-mannose can do for you what it has done for me 💕 wishing you only the best!
Hey i am so happy i found your video .i just started intermitted catheter and was so depressed i was started to get uti and it was terrible..i was so depressed...your video gave me hope . I am going to try it .
Hi! This video is a lifesaver, I just ordered in hopes for this to work for me as I have taken culture tests and the result was e.coli (taking antibiotics has not done much for me). I wanted to know if taking 1 serving every 3-5 hrs would be considered too much? Since your usual dosage was 1-2 servings per day. Thanks!
I am so glad this video was helpful for you! I hope d-mannose works for you as it has for me, it really changed my quality of life.
I cannot give individualized medical advice, but I can share my personal experience!
I have found taking 1 serving every 3-5 hours is fine for me when I am trying to cure an acute infection, but I rarely take more than 1-3 servings per day if I am using the sugar preventatively. If the goal of taking the d-mannose 1x/3-5 hours is to cure and acute infection, that's been absolutely fine for me in the past 💕
Please don't hesitate to ask any other questions, and I wish you nothing but the best!
@@PelvicEmpowerment thanks so much for your reply! I really enjoyed your video and the way it feels likes you're talking to a friend, very down to earth.
So I only tried d-mannose one dose so far and felt that it made my mouth really dry. I wonder if it's cause I didn't drink enough water? I also felt a bit nauseous. I know you can't give medical advice but was wondering if you have heard of this happening before.
@@kyjjangyo Aww, thank you so much for saying that! Means a lot to me!
It hasn't made my mouth super dry, but it has made me feel nauseous if I don't eat something soon after taking it!
@@PelvicEmpowerment okay perfect! Thanks for everything 💞 have a great week!
@@kyjjangyo You're so welcome, you do the same!
I'd just like to thank you for being open and assuring about your personal experiences. It's such a warm and "I'm not alone" feel knowing that you've gone through it and aren't embarrassed to speak about it or its causes. I'll give it a try as my uti (I'm not 100% sure I have one but all the symptoms are there and I had one a few months ago) has been EXTREMELY painful for the past 6 hours. Also do I have to take the probiotic mentioned in the last video when I take the mannose (currently can't remember the exact name lol)? Or is it just extra good stuff? Anyway thank you so much!
Aww, thank you so much for the kind words. They really do mean a lot to me, and I’m so glad you realize you are not alone in this experience at all ❤️
As far as your question, d-mannose (in my experience) is the good stuff. I’ve tried different experiments with probiotics - sometimes eliminating them completely - and the d-mannose is what kept me and continues to keep me UTI free!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with other questions ❤️ cheers to a speedy recovery!
Hello! 💓 I love you!! Do you suppose D Mannose is a good thing to take just as a health supplement? 😆👑
Aww, thank you ❤ ❤ ❤
I take it as a supplement! I take it every morning as a preventative measure!
On Tuesday I did a urine test and was positive for a UTI. I watched this video and started the regimen you recommended. I did another urine test on Wednesday and it was negative!!!! My symptoms slowly subsided throughout the day on Tuesday. I’m keeping up the schedule for the next few days to ensure it’s completely gone. I’m so grateful for this knowledge. I was skeptical but it worked for me!! THANK YOU!!!!!!
I am so, so happy to hear that you've had some good positive indicators of success with d-mannose! It really has changed my life. I hope that you are able to fully clear your UTI -- don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, and best of luck ❤
Pelvic Empowerment -Other than the clear urine test is there any other way to tell if it’s completely gone?
@@amyphillips367 In the past I've always used a clear urine test and no symptoms as an indication that the infection has cleared!
Plenty nine01 can you purchase the test or is it from a doctor?
@@caseG80 It is from a doctor -- it is called a "urine culture" 💕
Hi thank you for your video. You mentioned that D mannose only works for E-coli, but it worked to me for the last 2 years to prevent from UTIs, but I had an UTI recently and I did test it showed that I had S. aureus, and D-mannose did help as I can feel obviously the symptoms was almost gone but could not be completely healed. Once I started to lower down the dose of D mannose the symptoms came back. Would you probably have any suggestions? Thank you very much!
I feel like crying I just can't believe that finally found a something that really works, I have spent a lot of money, seeing different doctors who only proscribed antibiotics, you all this d'mannose is a miracle, I'm so grateful I thought I was gonna suffer for the rest of my life from this uti, you all I AM UTI FREE D'mannose is only product that helped me, I can now swim, have sex without worrying about having an uti the following day.
Ahh, I could cry with you! D-mannose changed my life in the exact same way it changed yours, and it continues to be a part of my daily routine for those reasons. I'm so glad that it's working for you the way it works for me! There's nothing like freedom and peace in your body, and I'm so glad d-mannose helps you feel free and peaceful!
I found the powder works much better than capsules as well.
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Pelvic Empowerment Hey I want to know how you take d-mannose and what brand you prefer ? thank you
Please watch the video or check out the FAQs page linked in the video’s description, everything you’ve asked is outlined in detail in both resources ❤️
❤ great video, Ty
Baking soda and water works super fast.
1/2 table spoon to 1 glass water drink and good to go. Some people may need to repeat, works great.
💯✌️🙏❤️🕯️🎈🌻😊
thank you so much for this. my body is so sensitive to developing UTIs. i have had them a few times randomly throughout my childhood and teenage years but when i met my partner and became sexually active, i would get them after sex more often than i didn't get one (while taking all the precautions to try and prevent them). i've been prescribed post-coital macrobid for around 8 months now which has been very helpful, but i have started developing UTIs in-between from the 'risky behaviours' you mentioned. they are not as often as ones i would get after sex but it still worries me a lot and i am not comfortable with taking antibiotics this often. i was wondering if the probiotics are essential and if buying d-mannose powder alone would be worth a try because i am a student and don't have much disposable income
Your story resonates so personally with me. Are your infections always caused by e. Coli? If they are, I am SO hopeful that dmannose can do for you what it has done for me. The probiotics are absolutely not essential, at least not for me. I’ve trialed different probiotics since using dmannose, and I’m currently not taking them-it’s the dmannose that has made all the difference.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any other questions, and I wish you only the best ❤️
Back in Feb I got a uti with all the major symptoms which also gave me a kidney infection. Fast forward to now sep. Went to the emergency room because I was experiencing left back flank pain. After a ct scan I was diagnosed with another kidney infection but I had no typical uti symptoms this time which I thought it was so odd and alarming. I was so worried how I got the infection. Well, finally I got my urine culture results and I tested positive for E. coli - Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) I'm still worry and scared. Because I'm also going thru low vitamin d deficiency.
Would I be able to take the powder while on antibiotics, And due to my kidney infection will you recommend to take or not?
Oh my gosh, I'm so, so sorry to learn about your UTI and kidney infections and that you've been struggling with these since February. Your fear and worries are both so valid - the pelvis is a very personal part of the body. I'm honored that you're comfortable reaching out to me for guidance; however, I cannot offer individualized medical advice. I can only offer general resources and personal anecdotes - and, while I have used d-mannose while taking antibiotics, I've never used it while treating a kidney infection, so I don't have any anecdotes to share in this space 😔 that being said, I can only encourage you to bring this incredibly valid and GOOD question to your doctor or another healthcare provider that you trust. I really hope that you find your healing soon. Don't give up 🧡
your videos are so helpful, thank you.
when you say you abstain from sex when you have symptoms, do you mean all sex..?
I’m so glad they’re helpful to you 💕 and when I have an active infection that I am trying to cure, I abstain from receiving oral sex and all penetrative sex - please don’t hesitate to ask any other questions, and I wish you nothing but the best 🤗
Hello, I have a uti right now and I bought the NOW D-Mannose because I saw that you used that. Can I break the capsule and pour that powder in the water? Because the one I got are clear capsules that I can break. I want to get rid of it:( I’m also drinking a lot of water so that’s good. Do you think 16 cups of water is good or is that a lot?
I'm so sorry you have a current infection. The pills didn't work for me when I was trying to cure an acute UTI, and I'm not sure that taking the powder out of the pills would do the trick. I've only had success with the KAL powder, but I know others have had success with the NOW powder and other brands!
As for the water intake, I always drink ~2L of water/day, including when I was curing an acute UTI with d-mannose powder. That's about 8-9 cups of water, so 16 is more than I was drinking! That being said, I cannot give individualized medical advice. I can only share my anecdotes/what worked for me. If you're worried about the amount of water you're drinking, check in with a healthcare provider who knows you that you trust ❤️
Wishing you the best!
U just don’t understand how much this video means to me. I have Extremely chronic UTI’s for so long & it all began when I 1st had sex. I’m still with my same partner but it was so difficult. I then got Small Intestinal Bacteria overgrowth from the over use of antibiotics for my utis. I’ve been so depressed. It’s just been so hard. Nobody really understands, but I will definitely be taking this powder to stop these uti’s and eventually heal my sibo as well. Thank you for this. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am so sorry to hear that you've been suffering, but I really hope this technique can alleviate the chronicity of your UTIs. Don't forget that d-mannose is only effective if the bug causing your UTIs is E. coli! I take it after sex every time, and I also try my best to urinate after sex. I really hope d-mannose helps you in the way it has helped me.
SIBO is something that I am still learning about -- I have had multiple requests to make videos covering different topics related to SIBO and very much intend to create that content. I hope that you are able to get back to feeling like yourself soon. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, and I wish you nothing but the best 💕
Thank you. I appreciate u so much. I’m almost positive this all started with e coli. I will definitely give this a try. I definitely subscribed because Your videos are SO GREAT! I struggle with sever constipation because of this Horrible sibo & chronic uti’s. All those antibiotics really killed both good and bad bacteria in me. I am trying so hard to get rid of all this.
hi, for how Long have you had the utis for?
Norma Malinowski 3 years
@@jbugarin94 that sucks... I thought I was loosing my mind when mine also became chronic and no freaking doctors were able to help..
Im currently taking juniper and bidens tintures and D-manose...
for the sibo i took pau d arco tea and coloidal silver. I also added to my regimen vitamin c liposomal...
sounds like a lot, but D-manose alone did not work for me...
good day ma'am Tori! I am currently dealing wit my UTI rn and I'm so hopeless I got my urine culture and it comes out I've got an e. Coli bacteria, my doctor give me antibiotics I'm on my first week taking it and still I feel frequent and urgent urination hope this will be gone after I take antibiotics
I'm also interested in taking d mannose wish luck for me
Hey how are u now??..
Does D mannose help with the urgency to urinate? I bought the NOW D mannose capsules and soon will be buying a powdered form. I suffer from the urgency to urinate (like almost every 20 minuets to an hour) and whenever my bladder is full it’s painful same during and after urination. I’m really hoping D mannose will help. Thank you
Hi! D-mannose will be helpful if the urgency/pain is related to a UTI caused by E. coli, but if this urgency/painful urination is something you experience outside of infections -- have you seen a pelvic physical therapist?
If you've seen a urologist and ruled out infections/more serious diagnoses, a pelvic physical therapist may be very helpful to you!
I treat humans (men and women) for painful urination and urgency/frequency (frequent urination that feels incredibly urgent) every day!
Two things:
1. Your pelvic floor can play a role in urgency if it is "tight," or if it has "trigger point," just like any other muscle!
2. Your bladder is a trainable organ (the only trainable organ that we are aware of, at least!)
A pelvic PT may be able to help you through both a musculoskeletal lens and a behavioral lens -- releasing any tight muscles that are contributing to the issue/helping you re-train your bladder!
If you live in the US, you can use this directory to find a provider near you: pelvicrehab.com
Wishing you only the best ❤
also if you don't take the powder every day do you think it would effect you?
I'm not sure I understand the question -- do you mean if I didn't take the powder every day, do I think I'd contract a UTI?
I've been struggling with chronic UTI's for 20 years now and I think I've tried everything including D-mannose .The problem with the recurrent UTI is the biofilm that the bacteria is forming into the bladder and this is how the bacteria protects itself and becomes antibiotic resistant.I managed to put this under control for 4 years using oregano oil( which is natural antibiotic). In order to destroy the biofilm I would suggest using some natural biofilm destroyers such as garlic, turmeric, tea tree oil etc along with taking oregano oil and D mannose. Since I'm not a doctor please consult your urologists before taking any further actions.Good luck everyone!
Thank you so, so much for sharing your experience. I appreciate it not only because it may help someone scrolling through the comments, but also because it can help me in passing information along to others who need more than d-mannose.
I am SO glad that, after 20 years, you've been able to figure out how to heal your body. What an experience, and what a triumph.
Thank you again for this comment. I wish you nothing but the best 🤗
@@PelvicEmpowerment Thank you for being so helpful Tori and thank you for sharing your experience that might help many people who are desperately looking for alternative solution. I really admire your initiative and I also hope that my experience will help too. I’m open for any further consultation if needed. Stay safe and UTI’s free :)
Aleksandra Veljanoska ok
I had the same problem as you, so I found by chance Solary yeast _cleanse ( I think because it has got garlic, might help with killing the bacteria. + D- Mannose….
At the same time, if I had any itching I would take : Urological Tea for Urinary Tract Problems - Kidneys & Bladder (20 Tea Bags 40g), I think this tea is from Slovenia, but I got it from Amazon, works within hours to stop itching… 👀…
D-mannose and solary, I took it consistently for 3 months to see results… I’ve been clear for about 7 months… Can’t believe it….
I'm too feeling better after using origano oil.. Mam can i use it for 6 months regularly
Hi I just got off antibiotics for uti and bought the kal powder. I really want to make sure the uti is gone from antibiotics. Should I take this until my next urine test. Any experience taking it after antibiotics to stay uti free? Thanks so much! Love your videos. 💜
Hey! I really appreciate your question, but I'm not sure if I fully understand what you're asking. I take d-mannose every day as a part of my preventative routine, and then I take serving after any "risky" behaviors -- when I've needed antibiotics to heal a UTI, I continue to take d-mannose while I'm taking the antibiotics (I take preventative doses, not the "trying to cure a UTI" doses) and after the antibiotics are finished!
And thank you for your kind words 🤗 let me know if I misunderstood your question! Wishing you the best.
Sorry for the confusion. I took antibiotics for the uti and still have minor symptoms. Tiniest bit of cloudy pee at end of urinating and tiny bit of pelvic pain. No other symptoms. So I’m not sure if the antibiotic worked completely to rid the uti. I have no other symptoms but want to make sure it’s truly gone so I’ve been taking the acute uti dmannose protocol for 1 day now. I guess my question is do you think I should just keep doing this until my pee is clear? And if so how long is safe to keep this up? I really don’t want more antibiotics. Thanks soooo much for any info. I’ve added herbs as well to boost my immune.
@@lozirivers7883 I understand now, no worries! I really appreciate you feeling comfortable asking me; however, I cannot give individualized medical advice, so I cannot suggest whether or not you should continue d-mannose until your urine is clear, nor can I be sure how long taking higher doses of d-mannose would be safe for you and your unique body.
That being said, I can remind you that d-mannose is only effective if the bug causing your infection is E. coli, and that, since you are continuing to demonstrate some UTI-like symptoms, it might be helpful for get a urine culture so that you know if you still have an infection and, if you do, what bug is causing your infection! That might help you make a better informed choice as to what's the best next step for you!
I'm so sorry you're still experiencing symptoms, and I understand not wanting to take more antibiotics. I've had to take them in the past when d-mannose didn't quite to the trick, but I remind myself how much less antibiotics I take because of the d-mannose, and that helps me feel more peace.
I really wish I could be more helpful! I hope you find your healing soon 💕
did u totally go away?
Hello to everyone. I also have uti for about 4 years. but my disease has been asymptomatic for a very long time. I don't have pain or other symptoms, but e coli bacteria are found every time in my urine test. Anyone else experiencing this situation? I'm waiting for your help.
I'm so sorry to learn that, even though you're asymptomatic (thank goodness!), your tests results show e. coli every time. That must be frustrating. I really hope that someone else who has had a similar experience finds your comment and can help you.
@@PelvicEmpowerment i hope, thank you 🙏🏻
Hey will this help with urethritis? Caused by the bacteria mycoplasma or ureaplasma?
Hmm, not that I am aware of, unfortunately 😔
Hey... hope you see this. I remember asking you a question about D-Mannose. Is it safe to take D-Mannose and Antibiotic together? I been taking it for over a month now and just got a uti.
I'm so sorry about your infection, did you get it cultured?
I can't give individualized medical advice, but I can share that I have safely taken both d-mannose and antibiotics together without issue. However, if you're at all concerned, I can only recommend you ask a physician or another healthcare provider you trust who knows you and your past medical history 💛
I wish I could be more helpful, and I hope you get to feeling better soon 🤗
Pelvic Empowerment yeah I got it cultured and was put on bactrim I am still taking D-Mannose.
Pelvic Empowerment thanks again for responding
@@themadgreek725 of course! I hope you feel better soon!
I got 12+ UTIs per year for years before starting D Mannose and honestly I wish I used it earlier. I have what seems to be some damage from all of those UTIs now but since starting D Mannose many years ago I no longer get UTIs unless I forget to take my D Mannose.
pill or powder form?
@@LordBagdanoffpowder works much better for me
Can I use the other the “ now D-Mannose Powder” is it the same because I just ordered it. Do it work the same?
That's a great question! While I haven't used it personally, I've heard from other women that it has worked well for them. I'm sure it likely depends on the person, but, since you purchased it, you can always give it a try and see if it does the trick for you! Wishing you the best 🧡
What should I do if I’m currently on antibiotics and none of them are working and it’s been just below kidney infection level for months
I'm so sorry to learn that antibiotics haven't been working for you. Do you know what kind of bug is causing your infection? D-mannose is only effective against e. coli, but knowing what kind of bacteria is responsible for the infection can be a really helpful place to start, so that you can start researching that bacteria/learning about other people's successes and failures treating it/figure out what other interventions might work for you! I'm so sorry I can't be more helpful 🧡
Are there any other brands of powder you’ve tried? I can’t get hold of the kal one in the UK 🇬🇧
Not that I've tried! But, through chatting with my viewers, I've heard pretty good things about the NOW brand and the Microingredients brand 💛
i also could not find KAL brand !
i bought the NOW brand ! i live in uk
Hi
Can i use capsules?if yes how many per day? Before or after food? And also for how many days?
Hi! I'm not sure what you're asking me... what is your intention behind using d-mannose?
I believe I answer all of these questions in both this video and my FAQs blogpost, here: www.pelvicempowerment.com/uti-faqs/
If you have a specific question, let me know💕
Have you heard of the bottle wash preventative technique by Angela Kilmartin? Amazing.
I haven’t, but I’d love to learn more about it!
@@PelvicEmpowerment I got her book on Amazon - follow it to the letter and haven't looked back. They only time I've had a uti is if I don't follow her advice. I've just finished a course of antibiotics for a uti caused from not doing what she instructs and have learned my lesson - haven't had a uti in almost a year - before that I was getting one almost every month. I'm going to get the d - mannose powder to keep as a standby though - but I recommend you research Angela Kilmartin's work and her simple technique of bottle washing. It really does work.
Just want to add - all you need is soap and water - nothing expensive - no supplements. Amazing.
@@lozzamags558 Thank you so much for the tip, I'll definitely look into her technique and learn more!
So glad you've been UTI free ❤ d-mannose will make an excellent stand-by if your UTIs are usually caused by E. coli!
Lozza mags can you tell me what the bottle wash is? I would love for help. I suffer from constant urine infections. Here is my email- meitalboro4@gmail.com
Hi, How about making a video on the Human Urinary Microbiome? This is sort of the new field in UTI the way I understand it.
Oooo! I love this request! I hadn't heard of the urinary microbiome, but I can't say I'm surprised given all we're learning about our guts! Thank you so much for this request, I'll add it to my list 🤗
See Amy Proal at: th-cam.com/video/HAsgW6GAa6U/w-d-xo.html