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Check to see if he has sleep apnea. When you stop breathing, it triggers you to wake which in turn he may interpret as time to use the bathroom. It helped my husband for a few years. However, his prostrate is enlarged which is increasing frequency. He took Tamsulosin double normal dose which didn’t seem to work well enough and I was concerned about possibly negative memory complications. Best of luck to you and our father.
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deirdreja Dec 2019
Yout mentioned concern about possible negative memory implications from Tamulosin. Can you tell me more? My dad just moved into a nursing home and is taking Tamulosin for his bladder issues and has memory issues. It doesn't seem to be working for the bladder problem so I would hate to make memory worse. He sees his urologist next week. Thanks.
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Keep a urinal next to the bed and make him use it.
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We just tried condom catheters, oh my gosh I wish we would have had them years ago! My husband was against it for the longest but after one overnight of not having to grab the urinal, deal with spills etc he is sold! Just a side note...if Dad is a vet and you have him seen at the VA all his supplies for various needs are covered.
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As they age their main topics of conversation tend to be about body functions.

Check out oregano oil (oregamax ?) it is supposed to help with elder men and urgency. You can also get tablets.

My dad was put on a medication for prostate cancer, doesn't have that, but it helped with his urine issues.
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Try to avoid getting a catheter because it sets up a constant irritation and bladder infections are common.
If the patient ever has pain, a jacuzzi or swimming is out.
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Ricky6 Dec 2019
A condom catheter avoids the infection and irritation and discomfort.
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This happens with an enlarged prostrate. Eventually the prostrate will enlarge to the point he won't be able to go. There are lazar treatments that may help.
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ellenH6 Dec 2019
I think you are right that an enlarged prostate can be the root problem. However, my husband had prostate cancer and other issues and his prostate was removed. Since the operation he has this problem now. His Dr. told him this was a possible of the procedure. What laser treatments are you referring to?
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My dad keeps a pail beside the bed. When he wakes to pee he Just sits at the edge of the bed. Puts the pail back on the floor and goes back to sleep.
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JuliaRose Dec 2019
Yes, a pail or urinal by the bed. Same intent. Makes the night easier and reduces risk of falling. What about a condom catheter? This is like a condom except that urine is caught. That way, he wouldn't have to get up at all to urinate.
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