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Toronto, ON
September 16, 2019
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Members responding to a question about frequent UTIs with fibromyalgia shared mixed experiences, with some reporting no UTIs at all while... Read more

Members responding to a question about frequent UTIs with fibromyalgia shared mixed experiences, with some reporting no UTIs at all while others described them as a common occurrence that requires daily management through unsweetened cranberry juice, increased water intake, and limiting sugar consumption. Several members offered practical strategies including cranberry supplements, apple cider vinegar baths between flares, and careful monitoring of dietary triggers, with many catching infections early by recognizing symptoms quickly. A recurring theme was the overlap between fibromyalgia and other conditions like interstitial cystitis and IBS, which can mimic UTI symptoms and require different treatment approaches, leaving some members navigating complex and overlapping diagnoses.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I’m really lucky to keep ahead of them. I also drink small glass of cranberry juice every day also without sugar and not the cocktail juice. I can’t drink coffee or soda or it sets one off. I can catch it quick though. I drink water all day long everyday. Hope you feel better. 💐💐💐💐💐

September 16, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, it seems many people with Fibro get UTI’s. I agree with Vic.. Cranberry juice, no sugar in it.. drink it when you feel one starting to come on.... I always have cranberry juice on hand... I haven’t had one in some time, but the cranberry juice has defineately stopped a few UTI’s for me. My Dr I had years ago, in my 20’s, told me to drink plain cranberry juice for it. It reeeeally helps😊!

September 16, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, it’s very common for some. I’ve had to drink a small amount of cranberry juice, without sugar, on a daily basis for years to keep them at bay. Also I watch my sugars. I can’t go above 20 grams a day or I get one. Olga, if you have one now..flood it with cranberry juice for a few days. Go to doctor if no relief. I sympathize with you.
Above recommended apple cider when taking baths helps to guard you from infections.🤗🤗🤗

September 16, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I also have interstitial cystitis, I hope you don’t have it because it is very painful, I also have IBS. My doctor says that they are all intertwined.

September 30, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Turns out it’s not a UTI, it’s possibly something called Interstitial Cystitis, which I certainly hope it is not. I read up on it and it seems it’s common in people with autoimmune diseases and FMS and especially IBS. I do have IBS so maybe I’m at a greater risk. So disheartening.... another nasty symptom to deal with. 😢

September 18, 2019

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