EPISODE · Apr 2, 2024 · 34 MIN
UTI's in Older Women
from A Thousand Tiny Steps · host Barb Higgins
I had a UTI and I had no idea. It presented none of the usual symptoms that happen to younger people so when I went into the ER and found out I had one I was dumbfounded. This was a learning experience for me and I hope more older women can hear this and get the help they need as well. Key Takeaways: [1:11] I didn't know I had a UTI, I had atypical symptoms at least to me [7:21] Going to the hospital and finding out this is common in older women [10:09] Being stressed out about medication and breastfeeding [12:20] Research isn't done enough for women in the medical field [14:49] Symptoms in older women for UTIs and why it happens [23:39] Incontinence is another big cause of UTIs [26:54] The problems that decreased estrogen cause [30:05] I've learned a lot from this experience [31:29] Ways you can support the MollyB Foundation Connect with Barb: Website Facebook Instagram Be a guest on the podcast YouTube The Molly B Foundation
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