Q. I have a urinary drip that used to require wearing heavy pads. My doctor prescribed Oxytrol and then Detrol. Both medicines made my eyes, mouth and throat unbearably dry.
I started taking stinging nettle for allergies and postnasal drip. I found it very helpful. In addition, I no longer need to wear pads, only panty liners, because it helped my urinary problem too.
A. The herb stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been used in Europe to relieve allergy symptoms and improve urinary flow in cases of benign prostate enlargement. We are pleased it helped you.
Some people may be allergic to nettles. If a rash develops the herb should be discontinued. It should not be used during pregnancy.
New research suggests that drugs like Detrol, Ditropan and Oxytrol that dry mucous membranes may impair mental function.
