like before, but seeping through her Depends and needing a new one every few hours whereas before it was just overnight for light leaking. So checked for UTI and she did have one. Treated with Keflex, finished course 3 days ago but her urinary incontinence has not stopped. Does anyone know how long after the antibiotic course it takes for this to resolve? Should it have by now? She also had an episode of fecal incontinence this morning (never had this before, either). I know people with dementia can sometimes become incontinent, but it was so sudden. I don't feel like she far enough along to have this. Am I wrong? I am hoping this isn't a permanent thing.
This sudden change bears immediate consideration and investigation.
If you can't get in to see any of her doctors ASAP, I'd try the ER. They can do more tests, more quickly.
There are some conditions that are affected by spinal disorders, which is what I'm wondering about. Has she fallen recently or injured her lower back?