by Chronic UTI Australia | Jul 4, 2025 | Information, Patient stories
Fighting the silent infection: Amy’s battle with chronic UTI For most people, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is a short-term inconvenience. A few days of discomfort, a course of antibiotics, and life resumes. But for Cairns mother and former wedding photographer Amy... 
by Chronic UTI Australia | May 23, 2025 | Information, Patient stories
40-year UTI sparks support for charity When patients and carers formed an official Australian advocacy organsiation dedicated to urinary tract infection (UTI), they did not expect to face challenges in gaining acceptance. Their experience highlights the importance of... 
by Chronic UTI Australia | Aug 14, 2024 | Information, Patient stories
Victorian Inquiry Into Women’s Pain Following a landmark survey dedicated to women’s health, in January 2024 the Victorian state government announced it was conducting an inquiry into women’s pain. The Inquiry will report on the lived experiences of... 
by Chronic UTI Australia | Nov 19, 2022 | Patient stories
Danielle’s Chronic UTI Story A common urinary tract infection left Danielle with chronic symptoms that doctors misdiagnosed as interstitial cystitis (IC)—an incurable, yet questionable, urinary syndrome that is now under heavy scrutiny. Once she found a doctor... 
by Chronic UTI Australia | Jul 31, 2022 | Patient stories
Carly’s Chronic UTI Story (Carly’s story was updated in October 2024.) Carly was 21 when she had her first UTI. She was treated with antibiotics and a week later her symptoms were back. This pattern continued. Her doctor believed each episode was a new... 
by Chronic UTI Australia | Mar 7, 2022 | Patient stories
Julie C’s Chronic UTI Story After frequent international travel for work, Julie developed a series of complex symptoms that were badly impacting her health. Her symptoms were put down to an auto-immune condition that she had to live with. Six years on she...