This morning I woke up, and my grandma started complaining that "The burning is back." I did the at-home test and she tested positive for a UTI. This is her 3rd one in 2 months. Her water intake has significantly lowered, and I know she's dehydrated. I'm doing the best I can with it. I give her water, tea, Gatorade, and cranberry juice. I'm calling her doctor to get another refill for her antibiotics today, and we go Friday to see her doctor.
From experience, we could tell when my grandpa was getting a UTI and we could usually tell when something was more "off" than usual, even when it would take the doctors a while to listen to us. If you are feeling like there is something else going on with your grandma, listen to your instincts. It is not good to have the situation get worse and to see someone in a lot of pain.
I hope you find someone who will help you through this. It is so hard. I hope your grandma is feeling better soon.
Also taking probiotics and eating yogurt helped prevent diarrhea for my grandpa when he was on antibiotics for UTI.
I can tell you what the research says but I am not having any luck.
Avoid dehydration - increase fluid intake
Encourage frequent urination
add cranberry juice or pills - not cranberry flavored cocktails but real 100% juice
If diabetic, control sugar - high sugar increases risk of UTI
If wearing adult diapers, change them every 2 hours even if they do not appear wet.
Use a bidet or perinatal spray to ensure proper cleansing and pat dry
Of course, wipe front to back
Don't feel bad if you still can't cure her UTIs. I do all of the above for Mom and I still can't win.