I know 😔 I didn't like the leaking of breastmilk, urine & more after giving birth.. I felt like a soggy sponge for a while. Us humans are a messy lot. Thank goodness for modern underwear & pads.
Right on for these earlier problems that we just have to accept. Aren't men lucky about getting through most of those years? Now my dear daughter who has Multiple Sclerosis is running to the toilet all the time, and I am not much better myself for different reasons. Ain't life grand!
You need to pull up the carpets in your home now if your husband is leaking urine and it's to the point where the smell is unbearable and burning your eyes! It is definitely unhealthy for both of you to be living in a urine soaked carpeted environment. Shampooing the carpeting will not remove the urine or the damage done to the underpadding, nor will it remove the odor. You can lay down linoleum or laminate wood flooring that is easily cleaned and disinfected. DO NOT lay down a throw rug or cut out a piece of carpet in the bedroom; that is a recipe for disaster as it will create a tripping hazard for both of you!
Your husband needs to be wearing disposable incontinence briefs now, 24/7. You can get them at the grocery store; Depends for Men is a good brand to try. Look at the sizes on the side of the bag to determine what size to buy him based on his trouser size. Throw out all of his regular underwear and replace them with the disposable Depends. He may not 'like' the new briefs, but leaking urine out all over the house is unsanitary. You can also buy disposable chuck pads in the same section of the store that sells the Depends; these pads can be put down on his chair or on the sofa and will absorb urine and protect the fabric.
Has your husband been to the doctor recently to see why he's having this issue? Is he suffering from dementia? A full physical is a good idea to get to the root of the problem. A Urology referral may also be a good idea as s/he may have some good ideas to help you moving forward.
This is normal in nursing homes. If you have converted your house into a nursing home, this should be expected. In nursing homes the janitors clean the mess.
What 'should be expected' here is kindness and decency when leaving comments for people in tough situations with a loved one at home. Have you never cared for a spouse at home who's had a medical situation???????????
Remove his regular underpants and put absorbent briefs in the drawer. A home carpet and floor washing machine worked for me in one situation, and taking up the carpet worked in another situation -- depends on how bad it's soiled. It may take repeated washings but the home machines available are easy to use. Is there a doctor involved in your hubs care? My dad's docs gave him little jug urinals which are not pleasant but better than leaks. They also referred him to a urologist. Eventually there were surgeries that fixed things well enough that he is continent again. If you have the means, calling in cleaners would be easiest.
You say your hubs has a UTI in your profile. That should be treated ASAP because if left, it can cause scarring and irreversible damage, and incontinence is more likely to continue. It may continue anyway but he should be assessed ASAP.
Thanks.. I guess they sell them in the drug store? he won't like it but..... When I tell him that the peepee pants stink. he doesn;t know that he did it??
I am thinking of cutting his side of the bed rug out and replace it with a non skid throw, At this point I don't care what it looks like.. Only that he will be safe and won't slip.. he uses a walker. Thanks again
Never mind what you put ON the floors, what you need to do first is get the current flooring deep-cleaned. It isn't the urine leaks that are burning your eyes, it's the powerful ammonia by-product of continual spills over a long period of time.
I had to look this up not long ago, so strong were the fumes in a client's house, so I can reassure you: the ammonia is unpleasant and uncomfortable but it won't make you ill. Especially not if you get the situation dealt with.
Are you able to look up special cleaning services in your area? You can ask them to come and assess the problem and give you an estimate. With the carpet, you might find it quickest, easiest and most effective to have it taken up and taken away, then replace it with something else. If it's rugs, you can send them away for professional cleaning.
Meanwhile, get him a portable urinal and consider a commode. He might also consider wearing special underwear for continence care.
Cure or contain. If cure not possible, contain by introducing appropriate men's adult incontinence undergarments. Close fitting pull-up style if he can manage them, or bigger thicker style like Depends.
His caregiver (you or whoever that is) can purchase a few trial packages.
You are a new poster, and there is so much on the site that might help you. Click on ‘Care topics’ at the top right of the screen, then on I for Incontinence. You will find nearly 2000 discussions, question threads and articles. If your problems are unique (!), add to your question with more details. Best wishes, Margaret
I know 😔
I didn't like the leaking of breastmilk, urine & more after giving birth.. I felt like a soggy sponge for a while. Us humans are a messy lot. Thank goodness for modern underwear & pads.
Cold water or ice isn't necessary. I never use ice for myself, as ice cold water tends to upset my stomach.
Your husband needs to be wearing disposable incontinence briefs now, 24/7. You can get them at the grocery store; Depends for Men is a good brand to try. Look at the sizes on the side of the bag to determine what size to buy him based on his trouser size. Throw out all of his regular underwear and replace them with the disposable Depends. He may not 'like' the new briefs, but leaking urine out all over the house is unsanitary. You can also buy disposable chuck pads in the same section of the store that sells the Depends; these pads can be put down on his chair or on the sofa and will absorb urine and protect the fabric.
Has your husband been to the doctor recently to see why he's having this issue? Is he suffering from dementia? A full physical is a good idea to get to the root of the problem. A Urology referral may also be a good idea as s/he may have some good ideas to help you moving forward.
Best of luck
You say your hubs has a UTI in your profile. That should be treated ASAP because if left, it can cause scarring and irreversible damage, and incontinence is more likely to continue. It may continue anyway but he should be assessed ASAP.
I guess they sell them in the drug store? he won't like it but.....
When I tell him that the peepee pants stink. he doesn;t know that he did it??
I am thinking of cutting his side of the bed rug out and replace it with a non skid throw,
At this point I don't care what it looks like.. Only that he will be safe and won't slip.. he uses a walker.
Thanks again
I had to look this up not long ago, so strong were the fumes in a client's house, so I can reassure you: the ammonia is unpleasant and uncomfortable but it won't make you ill. Especially not if you get the situation dealt with.
Are you able to look up special cleaning services in your area? You can ask them to come and assess the problem and give you an estimate. With the carpet, you might find it quickest, easiest and most effective to have it taken up and taken away, then replace it with something else. If it's rugs, you can send them away for professional cleaning.
Meanwhile, get him a portable urinal and consider a commode. He might also consider wearing special underwear for continence care.
His caregiver (you or whoever that is) can purchase a few trial packages.