This post was brought to you by URISTAT® however all opinions are my own. Let’s learn how to get relief fast because UTI’s are not our friend

Once you’ve had an UTI a couple times you become very familiar with it’s dreadful symptoms. It’s like a ninja the way it sneaks up on you, you’re fine and then BAM- you get a round house kick that cause those shivers and that awful feeling when you pee. You start praying, please no! You run out and get cranberry juice even though you know it is too late, the juice can’t help you now, it’s more of a tradition. Once you’ve faced it head on you now call your doctor’s office and let the nurse know you do not need to be seen, you know 100% what it is. You hope they will call in the script without hassling you for a pee sample. You then follow doctor’s orders and go get your prescription. While waiting for treatment and the infection to clear, you can get fast, temporary relief from the pain and discomfort with URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets.

It has also come to my knowledge that there is yet one more topic that I wasn’t told about. When you go through peri-menopause  or menopause you can get UTI’s more often. I did expect changes in my body, like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and missed periods. However, I was surprised to know that I can also experience Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) at this time in life.

Although awareness of the issue may be low, UTIs are actually very common among perimenopausal or menopausal women, with more than half (53%) of women over 55 experiencing recurring UTIs (at least three UTIs over 12 months). Women entering perimenopause or menopause are more susceptible to UTIs because a decrease in estrogen production leads to changes in the urinary tract that make it more vulnerable to infection.

About Uristat®

• UTIs must be treated with a prescription antibiotic, but you can seek relief as soon as you begin to experience symptoms and think you have a UTI with URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets. URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets deliver fast, temporary relief of pain, burning and urgency and frequency of urination while you wait until you can see your docto
• From the makers of MONISTAT®, overbthebcounter URISTAT ® Pain Relief Tablets contain phenazopyridine HCl, the #1 doctor recommended ingredient used to treat UTI pain or discomfort.
• While waiting to see your doctor and also for antibiotics to take effect , URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets provide fast temporary relief of pain and burning, as well as urgency and frequency of urination caused by the infection.

When To Take It

URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets can be taken as soon as you begin experiencing UTI symptoms and while taking a prescribed antibiotic. Each package contains 36 tablets

URISTAT® Relief PAK                               

URISTAT® Relief PAK™ is a convenient product pack to help test for UTIs and provide UTI pain relief.

Testing Made Easy

• URISTAT® Relief PAK™ includes a URISTAT® UTI Test Strip, which can help to confirm a UTI before meeting with your doctor. URISTAT® UTI Test Strips test for white blood cells (Leukocytes) and Nitrite in urine, which can indicate the presence of a UTI.

How it Works

• To use the URISTAT® UTI Test Strip, hold the test trip in the urine stream for 1b2 seconds. After one minute, compare the color of the strip to the Nitrite color on the color chart and after two minutes, measure against the Leukocytes color. Comparing your results to the chart will help to determine if you are positive for a UTI. When meeting with your doctor, inform him/her of your test results so that he/she can also compare with the test of the formal urinalysis.
• The URISTAT® Relief PAK™ also includes 12 URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets.

 

Let’s Talk About Myths

Myth: Only sexuallyFactive women in their 20’s get UTIs.

UTIs can occur at any age and in fact, many women will experience a UTI during menopause and perimenopause due to the lack of estrogen and drop in “good bacteria” levels. A lack of estrogen and good bacteria allows “bad bacteria” to grow more easily in the vagina or urethra, resulting in a UTI. Additionally, while sex may be a trigger for a UTI, there are other risk factors as well. These include:

• The female anatomy
• Certain birth control
• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• Urinary tract abnormalities
• Complications in the urinary tract
• Impaired immune system
• Catheterization and previous UTIs

Myth: UTIs are not a big deal.

It’s true that a UTI may subside without treatment, but it’s also true that the infection could spread to your kidneys and cause serious and permanent damage. If you are experiencing discomfort, it’s in your best interest to check it out.

Myth: UTIs only occur in women

Men can also contract UTIs, but it is far less common. While about 40b50% of women will experience a UTI in their lifetime, the same is true for only about 12% of men. This is because of the natural structure of the female urinary system.

Myth: UTIs are caused by poor hygiene.

Getting a UTI does not mean that you have poor hygiene. You can be completely clean and still get a UTI— unfortunate, but true. There are several causes and risk factors for developing a UTI. These risk factors include:

• The female anatomy
• Sexual activity
• Certain birth control
• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• Urinary tract abnormalities
• Complications in the urinary tract
• Impaired immune system
• Catheterization and previous UTIs

Myth: Pregnancy and UTIs are unrelated.

The changes that occur in your body during pregnancy can increase the risk of infection in your urinary tract. The main reason that the chances of infection are increased is that the hormone progesterone, which your body produces at an increased amount during pregnancy, relaxes the muscle in your uterus and bladder. This decrease in muscle tone, along with the pressure that your growing uterus puts on your bladder, can slow the flow of urine and put you at a higher risk of UTI.

 Way To Prevent A UTI

• Hydrating with water
• Wiping from front to back
• Avoiding irritating products
• Urinating after sex
• Wearing cotton underwear
• Not “holding it” when you need to use the bathroom

 

Hydrate with water

One of the best ways to prevent a UTI is to urinate frequently so that as much bacteria as possible can be flushed out of your system. The best way to urinate frequently? Drink plenty of liquids, especially water.

Front to back

Remember when your parents taught you to wipe from front to back after you go to the bathroom? Think of this as the golden rule of UTIs – that bacteria from the anal region does not belong around the vagina and urethra.

Avoid irritating products

Some feminine products, such as deodorant sprays, douches, and powders, can irritate the urethra and trigger a UTI. Also, certain types of birth control – like diaphragms and spermicidal agents – can increase the risk of infection.

Urinate after sex

This is another way to prevent bacteria from moving into the urethra. And if you don’t feel like you need to urinate, drink a glass of water.

Cotton will keep you dry

Bacteria that cause UTIs flourish in warm, moist environments. Underwear made from synthetic materials, such as nylon, polyester, or spandex, restricts airflow to the genitals. Cotton, on the other hand, is porous and keeps the genitals dry.

Go when you need to go

“Holding it” is never good. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can also make it easier for bacteria to multiply in your urinary tract.

 

Where to Buy                                           

URISTAT® products are available in drug, mass and online retailers across the country, including Walmart, Walgreens, Kmart, Rite Aid, Kinney Drugs and drugstore.com.

 

For More Information                            

Visit www.uristat.com to learn more about UTIs and URISTAT® products, and to download a $1 off coupon click here.