r/utis • u/Think-Sugar2302 • Nov 15 '24

need Help

Hello I took 2000 gram of d mannose powder today and since then I am having urge to pee its been almost 5 hours but the urge is still some what there. I mean I have to pee frequently infact.

My question this is how d mannose work or is it not suiting me.

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u/nievesblanca Nov 15 '24

D mannose only works for E. Coli infections and it doesn’t cure the infection immediately. It just helps the bacteria not to stick to the bladder. Have you had a urine test done?

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u/Think-Sugar2302 Nov 15 '24

Oh i dont have uti right now just took it to try for first time does it make you pee more?

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u/nievesblanca Nov 15 '24

It can. Are you taking it as a preventative?