Frequent UTIs, kidney infections?

Does anyone have any advice to avoid frequent UTIs/kidney infections?

I've had four UTIs in a two years, and 2 of those have turned to kidney infections. The doctor says there's nothing I can do to prevent them. Does anyone have any advice? I drink a lot of water (I'm allergic to cranberries), wipe front to back, and go to the bathroom before and after sex. I'm not sure if it makes a difference or not, but my husband and I are trying to have a baby.

Does anyone else have this problem?

You're doing things right. Sometimes no matter what you do you still get them. You and your husband could also try washing your genitalia before sex and brushing your teeth. You should wash after as well. Since you can't take cranberry, take vitamin C, it also makes the urine more acidic.
I've been given antibiotics to take one after every time I have sex. It seems to be working so far. You might want to talk to your doctor about that if nothing else works.

Aside from the cranberry juice, you're doing everything recommended to prevent UTI's.

I got freq. UTIs when pregnant. You are doing everything right. Lemonade is also highly acidic and good for that.

i used to have that problem, and during one of my many visits to the er for it, one doctor told me to drink about 3 beers every week. i know it sounds simple but it works! it keeps my urinary tract flushed out. however if you get pregnant that solution wouldn't work for you . but in the mean time you could try it - good luck

Look at prebiotic and probiotic supplements to help the right bacteria grow in your stomach and intestines. If possible, cut down or avoid sugars. Use Stevia in place.

Try homeopathy.

Have your hubby to wash his weiner off before sex (they just shake it off you know) and don't lick and stick (don't make me explain) and for goodness sake wash your hands (both of you).

You should consult your gynecologist about it and have your kidney examined..it's not a good sign to have those infections often. Drink coconut juice. It's one of the best preventive liquids for UTIs.

You need to see a urologist and not just a family practice physician. Have they done a cystoscope? There is always a reason for UTI's especially since you are trying to do everything right.The receptionist that works for us suffered for years with reccurent UTI's and saw a uro, had a scope and found out she has a small urethra. Very simple answer. She has a dialation once a yr and has not had a UTI in 2 yrs. Good luck to you !

If you had frequent UTIs some even resulting to infections, then you need to be worked up. maybe you have kidney stones which are small yet to cause any obstruction or symptom and it is in these stones where the bacteria are hiding. Maybe your urine is too alkaline favorable to the bacteria. You may have cysts in the kidneys that you aren't aware of. In short, do not be contented with what your doctor told you that there is nothing you can do about it. You need a thorough workup by a nephrologist perhaps to establish the cause especially that you plan to have a baby making you more prone to UTIs when you become pregnant and eventually this will not be good for your baby too.