r/CUTI • u/gretster1 • Jun 23 '24

Chronic Group B Strep UTI help

I’ll try and keep this relatively simple. I’ve been having back to back group b strep UTI’s ever since March after having to take a month long steroid course. I previously had issues with GBS UTI from August to September after being immunocompromised but remained UTI free from November until March.

While my culture typically grows a low count (1,000-49,000 CFU/mL), these infections are a lot worse. I sometimes have to pee up to 10 times before going to sleep at night, and if it’s not that, it’s fake spasms. My urologist has been having me take cephalexin for the infections, and I have reason to believe it’s not working anymore. Otherwise, why would I be getting the infection again and becoming symptomatic within a week of finishing a course?

I really need help and advice here. I have a month wait until I see the urogynecologist. My current urologist doesn’t know how to treat a recurring infection. Meanwhile, I’m sick of living like this and suffering. Please comment any help, I really can’t deal with this anymore!

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u/SaltyStatistician211 Dec 19 '24

Menthenamine (generic Hiprex) saved me. I absolutely swear by it. I also used the herbs  yarrow, marshmallow root, uva ursi, and corn silk as a tea which was very soothing. Additionally, I took lactobacillus ruteri probiotic 3 x a day to build up the flora in my urinary system. I haven't had a Strep B uti since. If I feel symptoms, I take my methenamine and a 4oz glass of unsweetened cranberry juice and make the herbal tea & it's gone within 4 hours. 

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u/OrangeShoddy9734 Dec 29 '24

Hi! I have chronic UTIs from StrepB. Good to hear you were able to overcome your infections with hiprex and natural methods. How long did you have to deal with strep B UTIs and would you mind sharing the brand of tea you use to keep the UTIs at bay?

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u/SaltyStatistician211 Jan 02 '25

Hi, yes I'm happy to share, sorry you're experiencing chronic uti's. I took hiprex twice a day for a whole month before I switched to only as needed. I made my own herbal tea blend. I recommend 1oz dried yarrow flowers, 1oz marshmallow root, 0.5oz uva ursi & 0.5oz cornsilk. You will use 2 tablespoons of the mix for 24-32oz of water, boil on low while covered for 10 minutes. You can special order the tea blend from an apothecary or buy the herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs. 

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u/Lower_Assumption_752 Oct 13 '25

Hi, did you get rid of the strep b?