177. A Smarter Approach to Chronic Urinary Problems

Dr. John sits down with nurse practitioner Ruth Kriz to talk about her personal and professional journey with interstitial cystitis (IC). After years of misdiagnoses and living with chronic pain, Ruth uncovered what traditional medicine often misses — hidden infections, biofilms, and genetic factors that make healing harder. She explains how advanced testing, targeted treatments, and even vitamin D play a role in getting to the root of IC and other chronic urinary issues. Ruth also shares how to find practitioners who really understand these complex conditions and can help guide the healing process.   Key Takeaways To Tune In For: (03:31) – What finally worked: finding answers and hope (04:58) – The hidden pathogens most tests don't catch (09:10) – Why traditional urine tests fall short (17:34) – How your genes can make infections stick around (19:40) – Ruth's personalized, targeted treatment approach (23:02) – Why vitamin D matters more than you think (29:20) – How to find practitioners who actually get it   Resources talked about in this episode: Website: www.ruthkriz.com