Can I do this w/a Urinary Tract Infection

[RCAtkinsdaughter]

I went to the doc yesterday, they ran my urine sample on a stick, and they found quite a bit of Ketones on it....DUH....I had been doing Atkins Induction for 3 days.

The doc told me not to do Atkins while I had this infection because it is hard on my kidneys. Is there any truth to that?

[momtomany1]

High protein diets are hard on kidneys. Atkins is NOT a high protein diet.

Other than that, I don't feel comfortable advising on medical matters. But I will wish you a speedy recovery!

[RCAtkinsdaughter]

Thanks!!!
I am gonna do a very lax version of it, and do some yogurt so that I do not get a MAD Raging (other infection)...

[sadie147]

I've had a UTI while doing this woe and it caused me no issues...

It's a good idea to take a probiotic suppliment as well when taking antibiotics.

[RCAtkinsdaughter]

Oh wow...COOL...where can I get that? I guess I can do the Cranberry pills too!!!!
Thank you so much Sadie!!

[eclectikat]

don't do a lax version... I have had the same issue and took cranberry pills and things cleared up just fine... I agree.. this is not a high protien diet... and drinking lots of water will help too.
Congrats on your hard work so far!

Kath

[sadie147]

Originally Posted by RCAtkinsdaughter

Oh wow...COOL...where can I get that? I guess I can do the Cranberry pills too!!!!
Thank you so much Sadie!!

Probiotic suppliments can be bought at any drug store, they should be kept in the fridge after opening as well. they are the 'good' bacteria that you find in yogurt, if you take them you shouldn't need to add yogurt to your diet. This should help avoid any yeast issues that you might get from the antibiotics.