recurrent UTIs probably due to fecal incontinence in women

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I have had three UTIs since in the last 6 months with Klebsiella being the bacteria. I had to be treated with a daily rocephin injection for 3 days. I now have been referred to an urologist.

I think that the UTIs may very well be cause from the fecal incontinence although I am extremely clean. Just the nature of the beast.

I was wondering if any other women had experienced this problem and what worked for them in solving the problem.

I currently take 3 lomotil a day, an align capsule and have started taking one dose of metamucil a day to decrease the number of incidents I have.

I go to the bathroom perhaps 6 times in the morning with primarily formed stool. Some days I have explosive immediate problems of liquid stool. The foods that I eat don't seem to be consistent in causing any bowel issues. Thanks for your thoughts.

 

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My UTUs are caused by my atrophied vaginal tissues (post menopausal) which makes my system susceptible to UTIs. Are you post menopausal? I am 65 years old. I use Premarin brand estrogen cream at bedtime several times a week and that has decreased the occurrences of the UTIs. Why don’t you discuss this with your gynecologist or urologist? I see a urogynecologist

 

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Jah i do t know if it will help but probiotics are possibly a way to help gut health

 

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@jah Wow how people do vary. I am taking two laxatives, stool softeners, daily prunes, and high fiber diet to go once a day. Otherwise it's once a week and very hard, difficult, bloody, and painful (probably caused by too much furosemide). Also I'm a guy which makes a world of difference in this area. No UTIs though

I wish you all the luck in resolving your problems.

 

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I used to have this problem a lot when I was smaller because of how ineffective the briefs I wore were. As soon as I could move to adult briefs i remember doctors suggesting trying the more heavy duty briefs which i really really hated but actually seemed to have solved the issue somewhat because since that time I didn't really have any issues for a few years.
But still it's something I worry about a lot especially since I have frequent bowel accidents.
probably look into better breifs to deal with it? Also cleaning up/changing asap can help. I know sometimes when you're out and about there might not be much of a choice but i guess it's something just to deal with.

 

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Thanks for your information