DEAR DR. GOTT: I get frequent UTIs, especially after intercourse. How do I convince my doctor that a low-dosage refillable antibiotic instead of a seven-day treatment is the way to go for my situation?
I have taken to saving a pill or two from my prescription so that when I feel the onset of an infection, I can take one pill and drink plenty of water to thwart a full-blown episode.
Also, what is your opinion on D-Mannose as a treatment? I read about it online and am considering giving it a try. I can’t drink cranberry juice because I have also been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, and the acid irritates my bladder.
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