I am at my wit's end. She goes to the bathroom every two minutes. She does this all day and all night. I am so sleep deprived. I tell her that she just went (she doesn't believe me) and she says she has to go again and then does nothing. Any advice?????? Help Please!!!!!!!!!
The only problem was, my mom had herself convinced she had serious bowel issues, and sometimes she did. When this woman was in their bathroom, mom freaked out and sometimes would have an accident. I felt sorry for the aides. Your mom may be afraid she will have an accident as well.
I found using AZO tablets did help. AZO makes tablets for all sorts of urinary issues. It can be found over-the-counter. Check with Mom's doctor to see if this is ok to use.
Mom might also have an urinary tract infection. The doctor can test for that.
I don't have any words of wisdom but I can tell you that you are not the only one who has dealt with this issue. It's fairly common. It could be caused by medication or maybe your mom has a bladder infection. How long has this been going on?
Elderly people are obsessed with their bodily functions. I could tell you story after story from when I worked in health care. And your use of the word "obsessed" is not an exaggeration.
Does your mom have a commode in her room? That might be easier on both of you if she gets up in the middle of the night to use the commode instead of going into the bathroom. Put a night light in her room with a commode and maybe you'll get back to bed sooner. Wash the commode out in the morning.
You must be exhausted!
Does your mom wear Depends at night? Getting up and down all night must be tiring for your mom as well. Does she have medication that will help her sleep through the night?
I wonder if your mom might have untreated diabetes this can cause the need for frequent bathroom trips.
My father also suffered from this towards the end of his life. He kept asking to go to the bathroom but then nothing. He had heart failure and was on water pills. He passed a month after this started.
I would try to talk to her doctor and see if they can take a closer look at her meds.
I'm so sorry, I know this is tough. It is hard to be patient when dealing with this every day.
Thinking of you and hope others will add more insight.