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Welcome to my new Q & A page!
In response to requests for short, authorative answers to questions on any of my 3 subjects (Urinary Tract Infections, Candida and Mercury Poisoning), we have set this page up for you. This is not for counselling purposes because I never do that online but it can be for generalised queries for which you need a brief answer.
Example question:
Question:
Will I always be prone to Candida?
Answer:
Not necessarily. It depends upon all of the background factors being present or absent; it depends on the amount of Mercury or other dental metals like chrome cobalt from dentures leaking into your body; it depends upon any medications needed for any illnesses; it depends on levels of hormones; it depends upon workload and tiredness; it depends upon clothing, diet, liquids and all other factors shown in my book “Candida: The Practical Handbook for Sufferers“. It depends primarily on how much control and care you exert on your own body to keep it as fresh and well as possible.
Please feel free to post a question on my website using the comments box below.
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Having suffered for 2 years with what seemed like UTI’s but always showed no bacteria. I have undergone 4 cystoscopy’s all of which show no IC, the last one there was a biopsy done which showed a minimal scattering of chronic inflammation this apparently also rules out IC as too mild. My bladder also has normal capacity. I have also had every kidney test going and all is normal. Having purchased your book I went to see Dr Fred Lim and was diagnosed with a heavy vaginal growth of ureaplasma urealyticum. The bladder sample was normal but the vaginal swab was not. My urine had been tested for this before but it also came back negative. This was the best bit of news I have had in a long time,. However I have completed the course of antibiotics and still have symptoms. Strangely the symptoms have always been intermittent and can vary throughout the day. My question is was the course 200mg doxy for 5 days and then 100mg for 3 weeks strong enough. I have been re-swabbed and the germ has gone however the symptoms have not. In your opinion should I take more antibiotics? Or as in your book can it take time for the pain to go and in your experience if so how much longer should I expect to suffer, starting to lose hope a bit!!
This is always a difficult one to answer mainly because each person has had a different level of infection by Mycoplasma, its located in different places and also I have to say, by being prescribed insufficient antibiotic. It is no secret that I suggest maximum antibiotic dosage from the start as this best whops the infection out cold and doesn’t seem to allow for any entrenched ones left behind to start multiplying all over again. Where a Doctor is refusing a strong course then I can reply that web pharmacies could be helpful for the remainder of the stronger dosage.
Some women (and men) get well very quickly with total release from the pain; others seem to have areas of heavy inflammation either within the bladder or the vagina or the urethral tube where all activity like just walking downstairs can cause mucosal surfaces to ‘rub’ against each other and re-inflame the inflamed area.
Following the recovery plan in the IC section of “The Patient’s Encyclopaedia” can be a longer haul than you had hoped. Equally, in view of insufficient amounts of antibiotic, I can find myself recommending another course to ‘be sure’. My own recommendation is always to have the strongest at the start.
Hi Angela,
I have just ordered your book on UTI’s (Encyclopedia) as I have suffered for years. I did change some habits relating to sex and what I drink and noticed a massive improvement but I have become a bit lax recently regarding what I consume and have noticed a gradual return of my UTI’s.
I have been allergy tested in the past and cut out milk products and was advised to reduce citric acid. This is all in line with a balanced PH diet which I am now researching in depth (I’m guessing this is addressed in your book?). I have just eaten celery sticks with salt on and drank warm water with a slice of lemon and this seems to have relieved my symptoms (at last!). I hope this is something you recommend in your book as there is so much conflicting advice out there.
I have had symptoms for over a week now but have had clear urine sample results from the Doctor so no antibiotics prescribed, (although I already agree these aren’t the long term solution). Dr. is referring me to Urologist for the second time but I’m not even sure I want to go as they never seem to have a solution.
I have not drank alcohol for over two weeks now but would really like to socialise with friends as I am getting really down, cystitis is obviously affecting my sex life and relationship. If I am going to have a few drinks, would Vodka, Sparkling mineral water and a slice of lemon or lime be the best option to try?
I am keen to read what is involved in your ‘bottle-washing’ technique, does this flush out any bacteria that are currently present? I seem to get cystitis more frequently after sex with my current partner which is extremely frustrating for both of us. I hope your book addresses things we can both do to reduce this happening.
I am also really interested to hear your thoughts on diluted cranberry juice as a preventative measure.
Anyway, apologies for rambling on, you must have heard this thousands of times. Thank you in advance for any advise I learn from you. I can’t wait to read it!
Yours hoping!
Laura x
Hi again!
I also forgot to mention that I have had the copper coil contraceptive in for a year and I’m concerned that this might be causing/ prolonging some of the symptoms, although my urine samples have come back clear apart from one early in the year, which was treated with antibiotics.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Laura
Dear Laura,
When women ask me questions they often do it as you have – whilst awaiting the book. Of course, the book is packed with information and the questions are usually answered on one of the 200 or so pages. The middle section of “The Patient’s Encyclopaedia” is called Sexual Cystitis and so page after page deals with sexual causes of UTI’s. Germs are germs and not caused by any dietary considerations. All sexual Cystitis is germ-based. Either his germs in many cases or mainly yours. Then also in this big section are discussed the relationships between contraceptive causes, position causes, bruising causes, hygiene causes and so on. It’s a very good read and by now you have opened your eyes to what may be going on in your own case. This could for instance, be your coil string or some other feature of the coil. There is lots of hope and interest and then you can try out my ideas and monitor your own results. When you respond to antibiotics, its clear then that you have an infection or otherwise the symptoms would not decline because antibiotics do only work to eliminate germs / infections.
Many thanks for taking this chance to speak about this, Personally I think strongly regarding it and I make use of learning about this subject. When possible, as you gain data, please update this website with new information. I’ve found it extremely useful.
My 3 subjects, unless prevented and understood properly through my books, eBooks, eBooklets, translations, DVD cause havoc in ordinary lives.
UTI’s, Vaginal Thrush, Dental Mercury Poisoning stop all manner of daily enjoyment from getting to work, getting to the shops, having sexual intercourse, playing with the children and so on. They lead to great depression, job loss, and they stop sex.
The paperback books, eBooks, eBooklets, e-book translations, DVD are available online, in shops, via Mobipocket and all over the place. They will pull the sufferer back from the brink and restore a happy, pain free life.
I am glad you have Peter. Please know that a great many men go online to check for help for their wives or girlfriends, mothers or sisters. Want to give them the best ever Christmas present? Try freedom from UTI’s or Candida. If it’s Mercury Poisoning you want to know about, my Mercury Fillings Compilation is just wonderful, wonderful!
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There is basic information and detailed information on my website but much more in the booklets and books and DVD available on via the Supplier page.
Vacations are often ruined as mine once were, by miserable Vaginal Thrush or yet another Urinary Infection. As for the Mercury angle, well, 9 years in bed for me prevented all vacations as I was too lethargic to get out of bed, dress myself, even carve the turkey because I was utterly shattered by this poison seeping everywhere.
It is a riveting site altogether, travel guide! Straight-talking, no-nonsense excellent advice and of course, many holidays and much travel can be ruined by having to go ‘behind bushes’ or make a break for a Doctor in the hills!
Knowing how to prevent UTI’s and Yeast infections is a simple daily life change and I have made unnumbered women well.
My books are the first stage in conquering the problems and I have fab bulleted booklets and a DVD too.
Dear Angela
I’m not sure if this is the appropriate channel to contact you for advice so please do direct me elsewhere if it is not.
I purchased your book on cystitis years ago and I have found it to be a great resource. I especially found the idea of bottle washing to be very effective at preventing accute bouts of infection.
However, nothing seems to get rid of my interstitial cystitis type symptons. I have had what seems like a constant low level infection for four years. Prior to that I had had recurrent UTIs for nearly five years but had been able to control this with prophylactic antibiotics.
I can’t get rid of this infection! I’ve had a cytoscopy during a laparoscopy for endometriosis but my bladder looked fine. Urodynamics revealed no other problems. I’ve taken countless continuous courses of antibiotics prescribedby NHS specilialists and GPs as well as natural remedies and Elmiron. My urogynae and I both believe that it is mycoplasma or ureaplasma but they haven’t been able to treat it with antibiotics.
I have had great relief when I have started on a new antibiotic like Norfloxacin for the first time but the symptons have soon come back. I took a three week treatment course of doxycyline but the symptons didn’t clear at al while I was on it and came back worse than ever as soon as I stopppedl.
I’m writing for help because things are quite hard to manage right now because my husband and I are trying for a baby. This is hard on my bladder and it means that I am limited in what antibiotics I can take.
Unfortunately, we have not had any luck with conceiving and it seems my endometriosis is the problem. I’m worried that mycoplasma could be further damaging my fertiltiy.
We’re going to have IVF on the NHS soon so I would almost considering temporarily giving up on trying to conceive naturally so I could take a course of whatever antibiotics necessary for a short while.
Can you recommend an anitbiotic and dose? Or do you have a consultancy where I could come for an appointment?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Best wishes
Lina
Great thinking! That really breaks the mould!
Hi Lina,
Yes, you clearly need counselling.
I would need to have in front of me then your most recent urine and vaginal swab reports. Ask GP for photocopies saying I need them for a fuller picture. I charge £50.00 per hour and it’s usually a 2 hour session of Q’s and A’s, no examination (since antibiotics do appear to work at the time it has to be infection).
I would also say that the above goes as generic for all such enquiries of a very personal nature.
So, where do you live?
Please use your own e-mail from now, you can email me directly at: angela.kilmartin@dial.pipex.com
I look forward to hearing from you again. Take care.
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Unbelievebale how well-written and informative this was.
Every sufferer has a different set of lifestyle circumstances. From my works, books and booklets, you can learn vast amounts of help, but you must question how you should apply the help to your own specific circumstances. That’s why counselling usually take 2 hours of Q & A’s.
Enlightening the world, one hepflul article at a time.
It’s really great that people are sharing this information.
Actually Kenisha, the best way to help is spread the gospel of self help and prevention and put my site out to lots of friends with need. In all my years I know that I have affected, influenced and made well millions and millions of women from press articles, tips on radio shows, TV show, my DVD and of course the terrific books and booklets all from just clicking on a screen these days.
I have been so bewildeerd in the past but now it all makes sense!
Bewildered??? Oh yes! I was there for seven years in my twenties. No more, I know lots! Paperbacks or e-books?? Take your pick, I’ve got it all going for you.
Dear Angela
I am feeling so depressed and uncomfortable with socailising and my sex life in my relationship all due to cystitis! Its been going on now for 2 years on and off via the help from antibotics , but never seem to shift the problem completly! Recently found that by taking bicarbonate of soda (teaspoon) in half a glass of water has helped, but isnt very healthy for me! My nurse has recommened me to speak to you as i am still young and finding it hard to resolve this problem! I’ve been told to take probiotic tablets….will this help? And i want to be able to drink Alcohol without feeling the burn and discomfort afterwards! I really need some advice on what can help solve it! I’ve been looking at your books, not yet brought one….i want to know which one is right for me? Please I’m desperate….thank you.
Dear Sophie,
Thanks for being brave and contacting me. I’m sorry to hear about your painful experiences over such a long time. The good news is, you can get better!
I recommend reading “The Patient’s Encyclopaedia of Cystitis, Sexual Cystitis, Intertitial Cystitis”, this will be a good starting point to learn about causes, treatments and prevention of all types of Cystitis. This is available as a paperback book or eBook Armed with knowledge and a willingness for you and/or your partner to make a few changes, you will be able to improve and prevent further episodes. Prevention is always much better for you than using any costly products or relying on Antibiotics, which may only provide short term relief and create other problems in the future. Alcohol is an irritant, so try to avoid this for a time in order to get better, then in moderation is best; drink a glass of water in between each glass of alcohol.
Please feel free to email me directly with more specific details about your circumstances, I will be happy to help you: angela.kilmartin@dial.pipex.com
Take care.
Please share my website http://www.angelakilmartin.com with all of your friends and family for advice and guidance to keeping healthy.
Hello I am looking for a dentist to remove the mercury from my husbands mouth. I see you live in Essex, I live on the Essex/London border can you give me any recommendations where might be good for me to go for this? I would be very grateful if you could give me any advice. Thanks!
Hi Sacha,
Firstly, you have to know what to ask about when contacting any anti-mercury dentists and so I must recommend you get my e-book, The Mercury Fillings Compilation. The removal has to be done safely and then proper chelation / convalescence is most important.
It is impossible to keep updated on dentists nowadays so google anti mercury dentists into a 30 mile radius or so of where you live and see what comes up. With the knowledge in my Compilation you can then ‘interview’ them to make sure that they will proceed properly to remove this extremely toxic metal from your husband’s mouth.
I actually wanted to type a quick comment so as to express gratitude to you for all the stunning tips and tricks you are writing on this website.
I am soooo excited after reading your book. I believe I will never get another UTI! and I also believe that my diagnosis of IC is completely bogus, thanks to you!
I will never, EVER go a single day without bottle washing, IF I DARE!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Thank you for your kind words Michaele, I wish you continued good health. Please share my website and books with all of your famliy and friends; let’s keep everyone healthy.
Tips and tricks, eh??? I don’t think so! My writing is all medicine-based. These are facts in my books and e-booklets which help the bladder, urethra and kidneys to repel and prevent urinary infections. You ignore them at your peril and by sticking to the advice you can remain free from trouble. Just like myself. Even as I age, I keep cystitis away with the hygiene daily and hormone cream at intervals.
Thank you for writing Marlyn, lets get this help out far and wide!