Yes, it works for adults too. The recommended dose for an adult is one
teaspoon.

--- In spinabifidacentral@yahoogroups.com, "Jackie" <jpentland1@...> wrote:
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> would it work for adults or just children?
> take care jackie
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> To: spinabifidacentral@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 10:49 AM
> Subject: [Spina Bifida Central] Re: neurogenic bladder
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> My daughter had a UTI last week (her third in as many months). We started
her on D-Mannose. It is a natural sugar derived from the cranberry. It is
completely safe and has no side effects. It does not change the body's PH levels
and since very little is absorbed by the body it is safe for diabetics. It works
by making the bladder incompatible for e-coli bacteria. This only works for a
UTI caused by e-coli (but for people with SB, most are). It can be used to treat
an existing UTI or on a dail y basis to prevent them. I bought it at the health
food store but you can also order it online. BTW, I asked my daughter's
pediatrician about it and she told us to "Go for it, if it works great! We have
nothing to lose"
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> --- In spinabifidacentral@yahoogroups.com, "tHeRes3" <tgwagas@> wrote:
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> > Hi everyone. My daughter 13 months old has L4 SB. I cath her 3x a day
> > and lately she has been having episodes of UTI for the first time. She
> > doesnt leak as much as before though which i assumed was a good thing
> > but then she is now getting UTI's. She's been on & off antibiotics from
> > keflex to bactrim, but the bacteria comes & goes. I know this is the
> > nature of SB but having frequent UTI's in 2 months worries me.
> > How does having frequent UTI's affect kids with SB??..What
> > complications can occur?
> > Any tips on how to prevent it? how do i do a very safe &
> > clean catheterization? I now even clean her using mineral water before
> > introducing the cath..
> > Will the risks of getting UTI's become less as they get older?
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