Coping With Urinary Tract Infection

I’ve been suffering from UTI’s since I can remember. When I was little I began developing them because I was not completely emptying my bladder upon urination. I remember them reoccurring on schedule about every 3 months. There was a period of time during middle school that I would only develop a UTI about once a year, but as soon as high school began I was back to the normal routine of every 3 to 4 months.

I’m 21 now and I’m currently getting UTI’s on a monthly basis. I’ve always been one to turn to a more natural approach. My mother had me see countless chiropractors when I was little to try to cure me naturally but nothing ever worked. I have seen a urologist in the past be nothing was ever truly determined as to why the UTI’s were so frequent. I’ve tried everything from fresh cranberry juice weekly to drinking plenty of water, to cranberry supplements, to clean sexual practices (I’ve been with my boyfriend for 4 years now) to supplements such as Golden Seal Root to Uva Ursi. I have been on more medications than I can count and I’m sick of seeing doctors every few weeks. I’m running out of options and am in a great deal of pain on a regular basis.

Both my boyfriend and I are very concerned about my future health if these continue the way they are. If anyone has any suggestions as to where to turn I would greatly appreciate your advice.