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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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