I really don’t like going to the doctor, I think they give medicine because the drug companies encourage it too much. I mean, if I am really ill, of course I would or will go, but I try natural methods first.

Right now I believe I have my first bladder infection, and I am going to be 54 on Monday! It has bothered me off and on (more off than on) for a few months now, and I am ready to try some Goldenseal. I have used Goldenseal before, it is a great antibiotic.

Recently I have had to try several times to empty my bladder before laying down for bed at night. I go, then almost before I get from the bathroom to the bed, I have to go again. It feels like what I imagine trying to pass a kidney stone feels like. I have to do this up to 5 or 6 times before I can lay down without the burning. It seems like once my bladder is completely empty (I sometimes feel like I may pop a vein in my head trying to force this process) I can sleep in peace the rest of the night. I

t rarely affects me during the day, maybe the moving around makes a difference. I am in an exclusive relationship and have been for the last few years, so I don’t think it’s an STD. I know I don’t drink enough water, maybe I will try to do better. I have been taking cranberry tablets, but that doesn’t seem to make any difference. So, I will try Goldenseal and post the results.