UTI FEARS

One of my greatest fears is getting a UTI because antibiotics are always needed. Through Dr. Sarno's books I healed my back pain and carpal tunnel. But that seemed logical to me. I believed it and it worked. But a UTI is different because it always requires antibiotics which after a while don't work. Has anyone found TMS to work for uti's? I was even positive this last year that I wouldn't get one, but no, it's here again. I am so frustrated.

 

In cases of symptoms like this, it is important to get diagnosed and treat real illness or, have peace of mind that it’s only TMS when they can’t find anything wrong.
The mind can create any symptom. Stress can create symptoms and illness. It’s important to treat the illness and also use your TMS skills to not freak out and catastrophize.

 

Thank you for replying CatusFlower! Yes, I am treating now with antibiotics, but I can't help feeling discouraged when I know the immune system can be changed due to stress, etc. , and TMS has worked for me on various other issues.

 

What is “discouraged”?
Angry
Sad
Defeated
Victimized

Personally, I think there are always ways to utilize our TMS skills. One way is not to give things like illness power over you. It’s a normal function of the human body to become ill and then repair to be well. Treat yourself with kindness and compassion.
Would you be “discouraged” over a friend getting a UTI, a cold, a stomach bug or would you recognize that it is temporary and wellness will return?
Recognizing that fear and focus on health issues -generalized health anxiety is a thought pattern habit, one of those negative mindset rabbit holes often associated with people who have TMS deal with may help you break this habit of fear and worry.
Claire Weekes is an excellent read to learn how to deal with these thoughts that create the anxieties. So helpful and reassuring.

 

There are several OTC supplements that soothe the urinary tract between actual infections. You might find these helpful in addition to addressing your emotions and thoughts. You could ask your pharmacist to recommend one. It may have a placebo effect also, which is a real MindBody treatment that can be helpful at times.

 

T

Thank you, and I guess I feel discouraged because this has become a pattern. I seem to get these UTIs, and I do need to work on this fear. It has been difficult to shake because it requires medical attention with antibiotics. Other TMS issues are definitely my thoughts and they go away. I hate antibiotics though. I never thought of illness as a normal part of the human body. I have thought of it as a flaw in my system, as this UTI stuff holds me back from continuing to be in excellent health.

 

Thank you, I was taking TheraCran for over a year and I believed it was working. Since I have UTI now I am discouraged about the supplement. It came highly recommended. I intend to find a different supplement so I can have success like others who never get done for years.

 

I took one of the AZO brand after it was recommended by my doctor. It worked well for me. FYI: it turned my urine bright orange, so be warned.

 

Thank you I will check it out. The bright orange color sounds like it was for UTI pain. I heard that turns urine orange.

 

"I feel discouraged"

Discouraged is a state of mind, not an emotion. I have a feeling you sometimes get stuck actually feeling and being able to label emotions. It's pretty common around here. So many of us were never taught this skill.
It's ok to be frustrated, angry, annoyed etc at this kind of symptom - it kindles that fear.
I suggest you try and name the fear. Write down what you think will really happen to you if you get a UTI. This can really help the rational brain. Allow yourself to feel emotions associated with what you write down.

You mention the UTI's have become a pattern. I'd also suggest, if you do try writing things down, that you look at patterns of thought and behavior you find yourself in, when the UTI's happen. Sarno talks about personality types, there are also people who have a lot of negative internal talk (specifically about themselves), tend to see things as glass half empty instead of glass half full, folks who tend to follow black and white thinking patterns etc. Look at those patterns and see if you can get more insight into your anxiety and stress patterns.

 

Thank you Those are good ideas. The fear and discouragement I believe come from things in life. Things that have happened and things I saw happening to others. I fit what Steven Ozanich said in his book about the TMS type of personality.

 

Thank you for your response and ideas. I really need to accept that UTIs are TMS caused by my idiotic brain playing these old tapes. And in spite of what I have been told by others who don't believe in TMS for this issue. Yes there is a lot of stressful situations going on caused by various factors including our society we live in that doesn't accept TMS. I'm happy when I don't have this medical issue, but obviously my subconscious mind won't let it go. I will fight it. I will also look up essential Claire Weekes (the #2 book), and I've been reading about the structured Educational Program. Thanks for mentioning it. This is the most difficult medical issue for me. Others I have healed with TMS. Obviously my mind knows this. Thank you .

 

Thank you so much. I will check it out

 

@JanAtheCPA, @Cactusflower, and @Ellen have already done such an excellent job at addressing the mindbody aspect, I just wanted to reach out and tell you a few little tips and tricks that finally helped me get my UTIs under control.

I saw this post and just wanted to let you know that I've had excellent luck with Naturalife Labs D-mannose and Cranberry, and then right after I've has sex or ridden my bike (two major UTI triggers for me) I take a scoop of Naturebell D-mannose powder.

The D-mannose is awesome because it makes the lining of your bladder slippery, so bacteria can't attach and then when you drink a bunch of water it flushes those little suckers right out, which gives you something to imagine when your bladder feels irritated, so it helps with the mindbody aspect.

I also gave up coffee and bought a bidet and that really helped too!

Obviously, I'm not a doctor and you should definitely check with your healthcare provider before taking any supplements, but I went from having 4 or 5 UTIS a year, down to one and that's only when I'm super stressed out.

My doctor is a female Marine and she told me (hilariously) to insist my husband (who is also a Marine) "wash his freaking penis." They recently did a study where they did a genome analysis of the bacteria in women with bladder infections and 90% of them were actually from their male partners. So, if you have a male partner and are sexually active, that may be a cause.

 

Thank you so much for the information. I will check out what you suggested. I previously looked on Amazon and saw Solaray cranactin with d mannose. Not sure how good that one is.