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UTI causes foot, ankle swelling

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a T10 (mid-back) paraplegic in good health. About once a year I get an attack of chills, shakes, fever, etc., that are usually caused by a urinary tract infection. In every...

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Painful night-time urination needs testing

DEAR DR. GOTT: My 63-year-old wife has been disturbed for many years by nocturnal urges to urinate that are accompanied by pain. The episodes occur three to four times a night and disturb her sleep...

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Finding a prevention for UTIs

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 68-year-old female. I am now on medication for yet another urinary-tract infection. This is my fourth infection in four months. I have been to my family doctor twice and to urgent...

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Recurrent UTIs need further testing

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been having recurring urinary-tract infections. I’ve undergone cystoscopy and ultrasound, and even had dye in my kidneys. All looks fine. I’ve been taking Vesicare. Do you have...

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Cranberries for UTIs

DEAR DR. GOTT: At one time, somebody suggested eating a berry for a urinary-tract infection, but I don’t remember the name of the berry. DEAR READER: It’s the cranberry. At the first sign of a...

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Are antibiotics always good?

DEAR DR. GOTT: I get frequent UTIs, especially after intercourse. How do I convince my doctor that a low-dosage refillable antibiotic instead of a seven-day treatment is the way to go for my situation?...

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Honey each day keeps the doctor away

DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been consuming at least 4 ounces of pure honey every day because of repeated urinary tract infections. Shouldn’t that help, or should I try D-Mannose? I’m an 80-year-old female....

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UTIs cause confusion in seniors

DEAR DR. GOTT: I think people need to be aware of this. My otherwise healthy mother, age 81, has had two urinary tract infections this year that presented with only delirium and confusion. She had no...

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