Does anyone have experiance with using Cranberry Juice in an Enema to treat a UTI?

I have had a UTI for almost 2 months and the doctor has changed the antibiotic 4 times. I tried a coffee enema with limited results. Has anyone had success with a Cranberry Juice enema to treat this condition? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you one and all.

I was married to a nurse for many years and she said yes it does help and I did get one and it was intense but it did help it until we were able to get medical help because we were in the car when I realized it

I don’t see how a cranberry enema would help for a UTI. Unless there was some antibiotic medication inserted that couldn’t be taken orally. Drinking cranberry juice works through your system and washes out through the urethra when you pee, and is said to reduce symptoms but doesn’t kill the bacteria. I don't see how you absorb that much through the colon to make a difference. Maybe I’m missing something about a cranberry enema.

Wow. I never thought about that. I love cranberry juice. I'll have to try that. Seems like you would have to hold it until it was completely absorbed to do any good. Maybe a double balloon nozzle or a butt plug would help with that.

Cranberry juice is often recommended as a DIY treatment for UTIs - but taken orally. Theoretically, the acidic nature of (100% cranberry juice, NOT cranberry juice COCKTAIL) cranberry juice is that as your kidneys process the juice, the extra acid will erode/dissolve the stones. Taking cranberry juice rectally would be illogical, since the colon would absorb the excess water (assuming you're not dehydrated) and it would then go out via the kidneys. Seems to me that the indirect route would be much less effective, in addition to the acid levels being more irritating to the colon.

Most of us have experienced extra urine output after multiple enemas, as our bodies absorb and excrete the excess fluid. If you're going to try it anyway, check the Ph before you fill up to be sure it's not higher than safety would advise.

You'd get better results drinking it.

Cranberry juice is often recommended as a DIY treatment for UTIs - but taken orally. Theoretically, the acidic nature of (100% cranberry juice, NOT cranberry juice COCKTAIL) cranberry juice is that as your kidneys process the juice, the extra acid will erode/dissolve the stones.

Drinking cranberry juice will be much more helpful that an enema. I'm not saying that an enema won't help, but drink the cranberry juice and do something else for an enema.

Cranberry juice has some decent evidence for helping prevent UTI, not so much with curing an existing UTI. It has a mechanism the makes it hard for bacteria to stick to a surface, thus inhibiting the formation of biofilm which is how bacteria get a foothold against our bodies defense systems and infect us.

"The cranberry juice cure" is one of the most commonly believed myths about treating UTIs. However, don’t for a minute think that a bottle of cranberry juice can replace a visit to your doctor or proper medication. It turns out cranberry juice isn’t nearly as effective as many people think.

"The data on cranberry juice and cranberry supplements with regard to urinary tract infections is inconsistent,” explained Dr. Pamela J. Levin, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. “Though studies have demonstrated potential ability to decrease symptomatic UTIs, there isn't sufficient data to determine the duration of therapy or the dose of cranberry necessary to achieve effect.”

https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/womens-health/2018/july/can-cranberry-juice-cure-my-urinary-tract-infection

If you even suspect you have a UTI, stop and locate care immediately.

Why? You either are having pain in the urinary tract, and burning and a fever or combination which can quickly develop into sepsis.

My other half developed a UTI following surgery, most likely due to being catheterized during the procedure. Four days later he was acting a bit odd and when I asked what was happening, he replied he was having a bit of burning.

He also had an elevated temp of 100. In the 30 minute drive to the hospital, his fever jumped to 102.5, he started coughing and renal colic set in.

In the next few hours we learned he had pneumonia, a UTI, sepsis and was going to be in the hospital for several days on IV antibiotics.

UTI's can turn serious quickly and the infection spread rapidly through the body. If you suspect a UTI follow this tree:

(1) Call your primary care if during business hours and get an appointment asap.

(2) If your primary care cannot see you that day, go to a free standing urgent care

(3) If urgent cares are not available then head to the ER.

The above is even more critical if you are elderly.