#103: Melissa Kramer - Chronic UTIs & Mental Health

Melissa Kramer is the founder of LIVE UTI FREE. An organization established to help support people struggling with long-term Urinary Tract Infections. They also advocate for the need for more research in this somewhat neglected area of women’s health. Why arrange this podcast? Well, I think our majority male audience could brush up on their knowledge on UTIs as it has and will impact a large percentage of the women in their lives. I have also seen the crushing impact of a Chronic or long-term UTI on my girlfriend and her mental health. She and many others in a similar situation feel alone and often dip into periods of despair- wondering if they will always experience this pain. Melissa is keenly aware of this, having suffered with this condition for many years. Her own experience of frustration and anguish encouraged her to set up LIVEUTIFREE; in order to push the situation forward and to help others who have UTI issues significantly affect their lives. We cover a lot in these 42 mins; from Melissa’s personal story, misconceptions around UTIs, where the research is lacking and why curing long-term UTIs can be so complex. We also acknowledge the mental health impact of this condition. I hope this conversation proves helpful to listeners and don't hesitate to get in touch with LIVEUTIFREE below for more information.

https://liveutifree.com