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UTIs are a major problem in PD and can lead to sepsis (which can be deadly). My husband was hospitalized multiple times with UTIs which always lead to his confusion. Even people without neurological diseases can develop delirium as a result of a UTI. It is important for caregivers to carry a supply of PD meds so that they can be administered when their care receiver is hospitalized. It doesn't matter what the hospital policy is - if the patient isn't at risk of a bowel obstruction or any other condition that might require surgery, PD meds should be given by the caregiver. The consequences of not receiving those meds can lead to considerable problems for the patient. I've said it many times.....as a nurse I am very aware that the hospital staff seldom comes in contact with severe Parkinson's Disease. It is a relatively rare occurrence so caregivers should feel comfortable challenging the staff about giving PD meds on time. There is no reason to withhold meds when a UTI is the problem. Mary Ann (CG Jamie 68/28 with PD, died 11/20/07) -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rayilyn Brown Sent: Friday, May 9, 2014 11:22 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: ceiling lifts Margaret so sorry to hear of your troubles, hoping our hubby is better by now. -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 1:22 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: ceiling lifts DEAR RAY, THANKS. TONIGHT, MY HUSBAND IS BACK IN THE HOSPITAL WITH A UTI AGAIN--NO FEVER--BUT OUR WARNING WAS AND WHY WE TOOK HIM TO THE HOSPITAL AROUND NOON WAS THAT HIS NORMAL BEHAVIOR WAS OFF AND SO WE CALLED 911. HE WAS GIVEN A BRAIN SCAN, JUST IN CASE IT MIGHT BE A STROKE--AS WE FEARED IT MIGHT BE. IT WAS A RE-OCCURANCE OF THE UTI INFECTION (WITHOUT A HIGH FEVER) AND THIS TIME IT CAUSED HIM TO HAVE A 'FIRST TIME' LEWY'S BODY OR ALHEIMERS KIND OF EPISODE, BY AROUND 7 PM AND AFTER HE WAS ADMITTED TO A ROOM IN THE HOSPITAL. I THINK AT LEAST PART OF THE REASON COULD BE IS THAT #1. HE DID NOT TAKE ANY OF HIS DAILY MEDICATION BEFORE HE ARRIVED, AT THE HOSPITAL (AROUND NOON) AND #2 THEY WOULD NOT GIVE HIM HIS OWN MEDICATION, AFTER HE ARRIVED THERE. ( THE HOSPITAL NEEDS TO ORDER ALL/ANY MEDICATION GIVEN IN THEIR HOSPITAL THRU THEIR OWN PHARMACY AND THAT WAS THE REASON FOR THE DELAY) THERFORE, ALL PARKINSON MEDICATION AS WELL AS OTHER MEDICATION WAS NOT GIVEN TO HIM UNTIL WELL AFTER 7 PM--WHICH I AM SURE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PROBLEM. IT HAS BEEN A SCARRY EVENING, AS HE WAS FOR THE FIRST TIME-- HAVING A LEWYS BODY OR ALZHEIMERS KIND OF EXPERIENCE, IN THE HOSPITAL. AFTER I RETURNED HOME I CALLED OUR DOCTOR AND HE SAID "AFTER THE ANTIBIOTICS STARTED TO WORK AND HE IS RE HYDRATED HE WILL RECOVER AND BE BACK TO NORMAL, IN THE MORNING". I HOPE SO. THANKS AGAIN, FOR YOUR HELP REGARDING THE ELECTRIC CEILING LIFT. I DO PLAN ON GETTING ONE FOR, OVER THE BED. ASSISTING HIM IN AND OUT IS BECOMING IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO DO. I'LL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT WORKS. MARGARET In a message dated 5/8/2014 11:00:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: http://www.prismmedicalinc.com/patient-ceiling-lifts.html?utm_source=google& utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ceiling_lifts&gclid=CJ2QpYyCnb4CFa1cMgodbn4ALA Ray Rayilyn Brown Past Director AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn