How To: Talk to your doctor about persistent UTI
2 videos • 92 views • by Live UTI Free In this two part series, Dr. Akehurst, a naturopathic doctor and women's & children's health microbiome consultant, provides insights into the clinician side of UTI consultations, as well as providing insights and resources to enable you to get the most out of your appointment. The first video—How to Discuss Your UTI History with Your Clinician—introduces the My UTI History Form, a resource created in conjunction with Live UTI Free. Dr. Akehurst explores the many benefits of using the form to guide your journey towards diagnosis and treatment while supporting your emotional well being and striving for the best outcomes. The second video—How to Identify Goals for a UTI Appointment—advises viewers on how to prepare yourself, and organize your relevant resources, to attain the outcomes you seek. Download the My UTI History Form here: https://liveutifree.com/wp-content/up... Download resources to take to your doctor here: https://liveutifree.com/take-to-your-... If this information was helpful, you may wish to contribute to future video series and other crucial projects here: https://liveutifree.com/contribute To become more actively involved, why not become an official Live UTI Free member? https://liveutifree.com/become-a-member Read about Why Your UTI Test May Be Negative Even When You Have Symptoms here: https://liveutifree.com/uti-test/ About Dr. Carley Akehurst: Dr. Akehurst, a naturopathic doctor and women's & children's health microbiome consultant, is highly trained in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease, immune dysfunction, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalance and stress and fatigue. She has a strong passion for family medicine, especially women’s health (including recurrent UTIs), pregnancy and children’s health and has extensive additional training in these areas. Dr. Akehurst provides detailed birth education and support and has additional training and experience as a birth doula, childbirth educator and breastfeeding consultant. Most recently, she has been a contributor to Let Them Eat Dirt – a book about bacteria and the role it plays in gut health in children. She is also a consultant for a local microbiome testing company. Follow Dr. Akehurst @drcarleyakehurst and @clementinenaturalhealth About Live UTI Free Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We do not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostics methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen. https://liveutifree.com/ Post-production: Melissa Wairimu https://www.instagram.com/kreativlee_/