I started suffering from cystitis when i began going out with my bf, and its horrible because I cant sleep with him without suffering the consequences (a bladder infection). i’ve been to the doctors hundreds of times in the past few months, and have been on 3 courses of antibiotics for this problem.

My question that I’m asking is, as it’s so close to christmas, when shall i get an appointment at the doctors? because i refuse to be on medication during xmas!! i really do not want to go to the doctors AGAIN, because i literally have just got rid of my last infection and its actually beginning to ruin my life… so another question is do any home remedies actually work?? is there a way i can cure this cystitis by myself? i am becoming desperate now, and its annoying because i do go to the loo after sex, and i take cranberry capsules daily, and it has had no effect on me someone please give me advice on all this! why cant life just be simple and nice…

ali,

i am so sorry you have to deal with this. I went through EXACTLY the same thing. 3 tips

1. keep with the cranberry juice…but actualy juice not tablets!
2. do go to the toilet after sex
3. use a condom (this is the only thing that helps for me vastly)

if it keep persisting as it did for my friend you will need to go to the drs and the last option is to have your (dont know the technical term) tube between your bladder widened to decrease the risk of yeast build up. its not a nice operation but it does work, my friend is living proof. also someone mentioned the pill?? probably worth speaking to your dr also.

good luck, and as annoying as it is..condoms are the best way without having an operation!