Probiotics

Put another capsule up my twat in attempt to get rid of remnants of infection.

Update

Faded to a niggling pain if need wee, or if haven't drunk enough water - same old, same old. It's not that bad, but it's not normal either. And it gets in the way of sex.

Damp Heat

In Chinese medicine, recurring bladder infections are the result of damp heat in the body. There's more info here.

Cystitis again and urologist

Was fine after having sex all week. Had sex on Thursday night. Did the probiotic-capsule-up-twat thing, but have now developed hot wee. Also, went to see urologist yesterday, and typically had no symptoms. He reckons I've had a sub-clinical infection which has been rumbling on. I've got to have an ultra-sound scan, and then go back to see him in twelve weeks time. In the meantime, he suggested cranberry capsules (been there, done that), and having sex with a full bladder so that properly flush it out afterwards. The bottom line is that there doesn't seem to be much he can do. There's the old antiobiotic after sex trick, but it seems like a bad idea (to him and me) because people end up getting immune to the antibiotic, and presumably it upsets the balance down there. He could also stretch my urethra, but only two thirds of people find any relief from that. I don't fancy it, quite frankly. Anyway, soreness isn't too bad right now. I'll keep you posted...

Sex and...

Had sex on Friday morning. Afterwards, put probiotic capsule up twat. No symptoms as yet...

Also had sex this morning. Intend to put capsule up twat later...

Wouldn't it be great if this was the answer?

More on probiotic suppositories can be found here.

Update

Inserted probiotic capsule inside my twat on Sunday when felt cystitis coming on. Also took some D-Mannose and oil of oregano. Capsule up twat hurt at the time but felt like it helped a lot. Symptoms cleared up a few hours later, apart from residual pain when I wee. Phoned up and booked urology appointment for a week on Friday.

Cystitis

Been away since 12th December, so no sex. Bladder finally calmed down. Then came back two days ago and had sex. Twat burning a lot straight afterwards, then twenty-four hours later got cystitis again! Also, forgot to phone up and sort out my urologist appointment before I went so think I have lost my referral. Bollocks. Will get on the phone to sort it tomorrow.