After my 2nd chemo, I asked the nurse if there were foods that irritate the bladder. She said, "Oh, you didn't get the list?". No, I didn't. So if any of you are wondering, here is what she gave me.
Foods that irritate the bladder
fruits: grapefruit, lemon, orange, pineapple
fruit juice: cranberry, grapefruit, orange, pineapple
spicy food
flavor enhancers: hot sauce, spicy foods, chili, vinegar,
Barbecue sauce!
horseradish
chocolate
coffee: regular and decaf tea
soda: cola and non-colas, diet and caffeine free
vegetables: tomato and tomato products
artificial sweeteners: Nutrasweet, Sweet n/Low, Equal, saccharin
cured, spicy meats: pepperoni, salami
alcohol
Hi Pressone. Interesting list, but with a few questionable ones. Over the years, I have been advised by many medics to drink cranberry juice. I love a real hot curry and currently have a normal bladder. Urologist told me beer is ok, but stick to real ale as the mass produced stuff may contain chemicals. Best wishes.
