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Still intense pain even with antibiotic/cortisone/catheter. My father has a bad back, so initially thought his back was worse. In the emergency room after an xray and exam, they determined his prostate and bladder were enlarged (probable infection). Sent him home with antibiotic and Percocet. Only knocked down the pain a notch and clouded his mind. GP a few days later halved the Percocet after a catscan showed much enlargement and sent him to a urologist. Diagnosis - prostate infection/probable bladder infection - took a quart of urine out of his blocked bladder and put in a catheter. Said it is not likely the bladder will revert and will probably need to remain on the catheter. Extended antibiotic from 10 to 14 days. Appointment set up two weeks out. In the meantime, my stoic father is still not getting pain relief and also began hallucinating. After complaining Tramadol replaced Percocet. No more hallucinations, but very sleepy and still in much pain. Ten days later, a slow, but mobile 90 year old is now unable to walk by himself and my mother is pureeing his food because the pain has weakened him to where he can't chew. Shouldn't the antibiotics and cortisone have kicked in by now to reduce the pain? What questions should we be asking his doctors. We are all very worried... Thanks!

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Don't wait for the 2 week appointment. If your dad is not better by now he should see the Dr. Any kind of infection in a 90 year old can wreak havoc on the body and if his mobility has decreased and he can't eat because he's in so much pain that needs to be addressed asap.
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Wow 90! Ask the doctors exactly what you are asking here, like should the meds have made a difference by now? Also read some super beta prostate supplement reviews and ask if natural supplements like these will be helpful in restoring prostate health. Hope you find the right help!
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