I found the followinUrinary incontinence (involuntary loss of urine) is a common symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD).

Why do problems occur in PD?

The bladder is a muscle which gradually expands as urine collects. At the opening, there is a muscle called the sphincter. This muscle is usually closed except when urinating. Both muscles are controlled by the brain. When 1-2 cups of urine have collected in the bladder, the bladder may begin to have small contractions that signal the brain that the bladder is filling up. The brain can suppress the contractions until it is convenient for the person to go to the bathroom. When ready, the brain allows the bladder to contract while the sphincter relaxes. This allows the urine to leave the bladder.

Difficulty holding urine is the most common problem.

In PD, the brain’s control of the sphincter is disturbed. The bladder becomes overactive and wants to empty even when there is just a small amount of urine present. This results in following symptoms

urgency
frequency
incontinence
repeated nighttime urination.
Drugs are available (e.g. Ditropan®, Detrol®, Vesicare®, Hytrin®, Probanthine®) to help. These medications relax the bladder muscle.
g on line. I too have this problem. Hope it explains a little. Joe

Sometimes it's age, sometimes PD, sometimes both. Kegels help, but I have found it best to wear a pad (one for urine, not for your period). Less laundry.

Never ending is right! Until my diagnosis I thought Parkinson’s = tremors/shakes - who would of thought it affects nearly every damn thing from eyesight, swallowing, bowed/bladder, memory, taste/ hearing, the list goes on! Just when I think I can’t have anything else come along *boom* sideswiped by another symptom that can be attributed to,Parkinsons. Damn disease! My biggest gripe tho - is that after nearly 50 yrs on my bucket list, I’ll never get to see Neil Diamond live in concert. Parkinson’s sux big time!

I read an article the other on Parkinson and bladder problems was one of the problems. I’ll see if I can find it again

I never had bladder problems before being diagnosed with PD but looking over some of the comments on the website it is a common complaint of many of us. I think women do seem to be a little more susceptible to this. I cope by using hygiene pads everywhere I go. I also take a bag packed with spare pads, wet wipes, disposal plastic bags and a change of clothes this prevents embarrassment. If you are traveling you can also purchase small washable waterproof mats that you can use to sit on or to take in and sit on at family and friends homes. Hope this is helpful.