I've had numerous bladder infections and one kidney infection.

I seriously doubt that you have a kidney infection or you wouldn't be able to type, because you'd be too busy writhing on the floor screaming at the top of your lungs in agony.

A kidney infection feels like someone is stabbing you in the back with a butcher knife over and over and over again. And it's no joke.

Screw the cranberry juice, and have someone carry you to the car and drive you the the emergency room. Go to the hospital before you die... if it's a kidney infection.

If it's a bladder infection, then go ahead and try the home remedies. But the moment you feel that excruciating, stabbing pain in your lower back, go straight to the hospital.

So, to answer your question, have I ever gotten rid of a kidney infection without seeing a doctor? Hell no! A bladder infection, possibly, but a kidney infection, no way!