Over the 5 days or so, I have unfortunately learned first-hand about cystitis, and oh how I wish I had not! It's a long time since I have experienced something so uncomfortable and unpleasant!
Don't read on if details of such things make you squeamish!
I've done lots of internet searching and tried different natural approaches, and although it has seemed to subside 3 times, (and I've thought yay-it's-over!), the symptoms have then worsened again.
The main things I've been doing have been:
- taking Vitamin C
- taking a cranberry supplement, which supposedly makes it more difficult for bacteria to attach to the lining of the bladder
- cutting out sugar
- drinking strong apple cider vinegar with honey
- drinking parsley tea
- eating garlic
Contrary to stuff I've read, I've found that drinking lots of water is not actually helpful, and my theory is that this dilutes the urine, making it less acidic, thereby creating an easier environment for the bacteria to grow in.
I am determined not to take anti-biotics because I feel that this would not be helpful in the long run. Instead I want to support my body to overcome this naturally.
I would be very interested to hear from people who have experienced persistent cystitis, and who have overcome it naturally. What are your strategies for managing it and preventing it? Do tell!
Thanks in anticipation for your hard-won pearls of wisdom! : )
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Hi Merryn,
Since you seem to have acute symptoms, you may want to try a homeopathic remedy. Here's a good website. Put in your symptoms and it will recommend a remedy.
http://abchomeopathy.com/go.php?symptoms=cystitis&Submit=Next&a...
Hope this may help and that you feel better soon.
Have you tried Colloidal Silver? If not research it first and see if that is an option for you.
Wish you good and rapid healing.
Merryn everything it is natural it is good for your health...
Watch the honey it have sugar in it....Vitamin B1,B6,B12 ,C it is need for the body to stay alive ....
So seek natural stuff....Watch CODEX ALIMENTARIUS on labels ...and E stuff...are no good for you...
Keep your body clean from E stuff....
See you ALF
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