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UTIs become more commonplace in older women not just because of the use of incontinence undies and change in hygiene but also from changes in their physiology and pH.
My MIL started getting UTIs almost every other month in her LTC facility even though she was drinking tons of water and taking cranberry supplements. Once we started her on d-mannose she has had only 2 UTIs in a year.
It can be bought on amazon, and comes in a pill or powder, so if your LO cannot swallow well, it may not be an option. There is no actual dosage to follow since it is a food supplement. It is a simple sugar that does not interact with any other drugs and one cannot "overdose" on it, since any excess is just peed out. My MIL has been taking it for 3 years now and it's been a Godsend.
Would just add to the reasons, the female urethra is very short. Bacteria can make their way up into the bladder with ease. As we age that fluffy mucous tissue that is so protective thin in both vagina and urethra. So it is just a fact that there are many reasons, and some can be corrected; most not. I sure agree with d-mannose; and as a "western medicine gal" and former nurse I don't even LIKE most supplements and vitamins. But d-mannose is my good friend. At 30.00 or so for 120 capsules on Amazon it's sure worth a try, tasteless almost, and capsules can be opened and spred on food.
Seizures are quite common after someone has had a stroke, as they're often caused by the scar tissue in the brain from the stroke. Make sure her neurologist is getting her on the right seizure medications to help with them. My late husband had gran mal seizures after his stroke and ended up on very high doses of 3 different seizure medications to get them under control. Now UTI's however are not common with stroke, so either your mom's not drinking enough, or perhaps she's not being cleaned properly after she pees or poops. A lot of women swear that the product D Mannose works wonders to keep UTI's at bay so you may want to talk to her doctor about that. Your mom is so young at 59, to be dealing with all this. Hopefully she is in a great facility and getting the help she needs to be getting some better. Help keep her motivated as with PT, OT and speech therapy she should be able to regain some of what she lost.
marie559: Pose this question to her urologist. Once the U.T.I. has cleared, she could perhaps take prescription Myrbetriq and OTC cranberry tabs. At 77, once I had two back-to-back U.T.I.s, I went on this course of treatment without reoccurence. Also, be sure to use no bubble bath products.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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My MIL started getting UTIs almost every other month in her LTC facility even though she was drinking tons of water and taking cranberry supplements. Once we started her on d-mannose she has had only 2 UTIs in a year.
It can be bought on amazon, and comes in a pill or powder, so if your LO cannot swallow well, it may not be an option. There is no actual dosage to follow since it is a food supplement. It is a simple sugar that does not interact with any other drugs and one cannot "overdose" on it, since any excess is just peed out. My MIL has been taking it for 3 years now and it's been a Godsend.
My late husband had gran mal seizures after his stroke and ended up on very high doses of 3 different seizure medications to get them under control.
Now UTI's however are not common with stroke, so either your mom's not drinking enough, or perhaps she's not being cleaned properly after she pees or poops.
A lot of women swear that the product D Mannose works wonders to keep UTI's at bay so you may want to talk to her doctor about that.
Your mom is so young at 59, to be dealing with all this. Hopefully she is in a great facility and getting the help she needs to be getting some better. Help keep her motivated as with PT, OT and speech therapy she should be able to regain some of what she lost.