Mom has had several UTI’s over the last couple of yrs. Most recent was 3 months ago. Since then every urine test is negative but she complains about the burning. She does not complain every day, but often. I should also mention she wears nighttime diapers because she needs them. Do I apply this product called butt paste every night, any suggestions? I feel our family doctor really does not know what else to do. Thanks
Do NOT rely on just the GP. My mom was having great pain under the jaw, to the point where she would not eat, take pain reliever and go to bed, skipping dinner (she never misses meals!) The rest of the day she would be fine. I did not get to witness this until AFTER the doctor visit, where the doctor kept trying to ask mom questions and decided mom had a cold! Mom can barely hear, did not even want to go and could not really explain the problem (sore throat doc interpreted as inner throat, not under the jaw!) After seeing her at dinner refuse most everything, including the beloved chocolate covered ice cream bar, I did some lookup based on the symptoms. What I found was Sialolithiasis, which is often referred to as the "mealtime syndrome". It is a blocked salivary gland. When one thinks about or smells food, the salivary glands start producing and because there is blockage, PAIN! This went on for weeks (at least a week before they reported it to me, and two weeks after), so I scheduled with an ENT. By then the symptoms were gone (could not get an appointment sooner, but the blockage CAN pass, however it can also get much worse!) He agreed this was probably the case, but he checked thoroughly and said the blockage appeared to be gone. At least now I know what it can be if it happens again!
So, do get appointments with specialists to get to the bottom of this issue. I did not see any indication that your mom has dementia - if she does, it is possible that it is phantom pain, but better to get it checked out fully with doctors who have more expertise. DO be there to make sure the docs get GOOD information from YOU and mom about the symptoms! If nothing is wrong, these specialists should at least be able to suggest some kind of medication that could "soothe" the situation.
agitate a too old senior...mistake?..sad..he was 98 years old and had been admitted only flour months into the facility from his home where we looked after him...……….he did have an enlarged prostate and I believe had trouble urinating so he was indanger of kidney failure not being able to release his baldder.
I went to an ob/gyn and had a bacterial vaginal infection and vaginal atrophy. I did some research, and vaginal atrophy is a very common problem-a thinning of the vaginal wall-makes it vulnerable to bacteria. Which also makes it easier to get a UTI. I also discovered that after treatment for the bacterial infection, a prescription like Premarin should be applied daily for 7 days, then 2 x a week.
Doesn’t seem like regular primary care doctors know much about it, or think elderly women need worry about it since they aren’t having sex. Or they just don’t think it is a big deal.
I hope this is good information for caregivers, as it seems to be a common problem.
Within that time frame I had a gynecologist come in and check because mom had been complaining about burning for some time, although I had taken her to many OB/GYN specialists.
That gynecologist found that mom had a fungal infection which was causing this burning. They put her on an oral and I biotic which I can’t remember the name of, but also a topical called Mycostatin.
From the moment they started that in the hospital until the time she got home she stopped complaining about the burning.
The problem now is that mom can’t remember to put the cream on and the burning is back. Even though we remind her to put the cream on - she absolutely does not remember - nor will she let anyone apply the cream for her.
I am in the process of getting her into a memory care facility where they will be able to take care of this for her.
Need to make sure that your mom does not have a fungal infection in that area. As each time she urinates it irritates that area.
There is an area above the clitoris that gets irritated from the urine. A tiny dab of PeriGuard will take care of the burning/itching. PeriGuard is a barrier cream and just happens to be the one I tried first. You can also use pretty much any barrier cream you have on hand - Selan Silver is another good one. AloeVesta makes one.
The barrier cream should be put wherever discomfort is - starting with the area around where we urinate. This can also be used by the rectum as sometimes you can have a burning itch there too. I found the creams when I was tending my DH and he would have burning by the rectum.
I had to use the creams every day for my DH - a little barrier cream is very beneficial.
My husband has Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and shakes a lot when he is drinking so I use a straw most of the time. Why should I not use a straw? Thanks
Women often experience urinary tract discomfort from dryness after menopause. She could be having urinary tract discomfort from that, or wiping too much and hard, or using a too harsh soap down there too. You could try using a gentle feminine hygene cleanser, I know that helps me. It can be a lot of trial and error, but hopefully she will feel better soon.
Also, have they actually done a proper urine test that takes several days or the quick one? I'd inquire if it's accurate.
I don't change my LO, but, I have noticed that the facility keeps Vaseline near my LO's changing items and I think they use it to create a barrier from the urine. I'd imagine it gets pretty tender. I'd examine anything that is used to make sure she's not allergic. Make sure nothing of fragrance is near her private area. It could be irritating.
I hope you get some other suggestions.