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I was recently hit by UTI because I did not take enough care to drink enough water
Monday, November 07, 2011
Constipation, urinary tract infections (UTIs), thinning bones, and unexplained weight loss are all common in persons with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Preventing or managing these conditions can be accomplished through proper hydration and nutritional intake.

Proper hydration, which is achieved by drinking plenty of fluids, is important in the prevention of constipation and UTIs. Fluid replacement is important, especially when participating in physical activity. Be sure to drink fluids throughout the day, ideally water. Consuming fruits and vegetables, foods which are naturally high in water content, can also increase daily fluid intake. Side effects of anti-Parkinson medications or anticholinergic agents (i.e., Cogentin, Artane) may include dry mouth, feelings of thirst, thick or sticky saliva, dry eyes,and constipation. It is important to consume adequate fluids; again,preferably water, when taking medications. Aim for 8 glasses per day of water in addition to any other fluids normally consumed within the course of the day (such as juice, milk, or coffee). Remember to include adequate fiber in any healthy diet and be sure to consume adequate water when increasing your fiber intake in order to further prevent risk of constipation.

by Valerie Lawson

Source:http://www.ncpad.org/nutrition/fact_sheet.php?sheet=513

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Originally Posted by imark3000

I was recently hit by UTI because I did not take enough care to drink enough water
Monday, November 07, 2011
Constipation, urinary tract infections (UTIs), thinning bones, and unexplained weight loss are all common in persons with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Preventing or managing these conditions can be accomplished through proper hydration and nutritional intake.

Proper hydration, which is achieved by drinking plenty of fluids, is important in the prevention of constipation and UTIs. Fluid replacement is important, especially when participating in physical activity. Be sure to drink fluids throughout the day, ideally water. Consuming fruits and vegetables, foods which are naturally high in water content, can also increase daily fluid intake. Side effects of anti-Parkinson medications or anticholinergic agents (i.e., Cogentin, Artane) may include dry mouth, feelings of thirst, thick or sticky saliva, dry eyes,and constipation. It is important to consume adequate fluids; again,preferably water, when taking medications. Aim for 8 glasses per day of water in addition to any other fluids normally consumed within the course of the day (such as juice, milk, or coffee). Remember to include adequate fiber in any healthy diet and be sure to consume adequate water when increasing your fiber intake in order to further prevent risk of constipation.

by Valerie Lawson

Source:http://www.ncpad.org/nutrition/fact_sheet.php?sheet=513

You can prevent UTIs by drinking pure, non-sugared cranberry juice diluted with a bit of water, it's very sour but the cranberry has something in it that prevents bacteria from embedding into the urinary tract walls where they live and multiply. I've heard cranberry pills do the same, but I had my mom drink the juice since it's so good for the kidneys as well, and as long as she drank that juice, she didnt' get a UTI. They served it in the rehab where she was for a little while but I noticed it was very very weak and she got two UTIs while there.

Knudsen's makes the kind we use, one little bottle is about ten bucks but it is pure unfiltered undiluted juice, very very strong and just a tablespoon in a glass of water is enough-be sure to shake it to get all the flavenoids mixed in, as they tend to settle in the bottom of the bottle.