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These drugs block acetylcholines which are important in the brain for memory and learning . However if she has Parkinson’s this may be the least of your worries now but it could speed up decline. They do make pull-ups that are ultra absorptive. Definitely find a urologist who will do more than write a Rx. Making sure she doesn’t have something else wrong. They can even use Botox injections now for urinary incontinence. And yes ...a pharmacist knows more about medications than any physician. So frustrating for you and her.
I like the idea of a urologist. How could I have not thought of that? I will see if my mom would like her doctor to recommend a urologist for her to see.
Does she try to make it to the potty? Have you tried a potty schedule, she may be waiting far to long. Taking her every hour or two could possibly help.
She prescribed Oxybutynin ER (I think the brand name is Detrol)-- 1 tablet a day and it has helped so much - I still wear the pull ups, but without the pads and very little leaking. Talk to her doctor and try something like that for a month to see if it helps.
There are genitourinary specialists who are very good at getting to the source of the problem. Has infection been ruled out?
She has tried decreasing her fluids, especially before bedtime but does not seem to make much of a difference.
One thing that I have noticed as well is that she doesn’t seem to be emptying her bladder completely. She will go and then go again immediately afterward. Is that a natural part of aging? I’m 63 and that happens to me sometimes and I think to myself, geeeez! I just went to the bathroom and have to go right back. It’s annoying to say the least.
Trying to think if what will help her and also give me relief from changing her undies and pants, sometimes even her compression stockings or socks too!
Pharmacist is a good idea. Will see what her doc has to say, also speak to pharmacy.
It sure is expensive to age, isn’t it? So sad.
I hope your dad and my mom finds relief somehow.