Sharon,
In the last year, I started experiencing frequent urination (day
and night) and incomplete emptying of my bladder when I attempted to. I
also took to wearing incontinence pads when I started leaking at
inappropriate times. My neuro referred me to a urologist. He conducted
some tests that determined that the controls that open and close the
bladder and the function that squeezes the bladder to empty it were out of
sync. He prescribed catheterization three times a day and taught me how
to do that. Initially, I found the process unnerving, but the net result
is the pad stays dry most of the day and my nighttime visits to the
bathroom reduced by half (3 hours between vs 1.5). I make a point of
using the catheter when my meds are working.
Important caution! Since Parkinson's is a designer disease that
afflicts each of us in various different ways, DON'T ASSUME my experience
is the same as yours. Get a professional evaluation. The best solution
for you might be entirely different and, possibly, simpler.
All the best to you.
Working for the cure, Geo.
Sharon Nelson <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Frequent Urination at Night
Some time back a Listserv member posted information about an assistive
device called a Texas Condom which can be used by individuals who are
troubled by the urge for frequent urination during the night or who need
to travel for long periods of time. Does anyone have information on
this, or can you point me in the right direction? Also, does anyone
have any other suggestions? Thanks so much!
Sharon Nelson
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