For the past week, I’ve been waking up four to five times a night to pee. It’s really disrupting my sleep and leaving me feeling exhausted all day. Does anyone have any advice on how to handle this?
Could it be too much caffeine? Maybe try cutting back on coffee and soft drinks.
Do you also find yourself peeing a lot during the day and feeling unusually thirsty? It might be a sign of diabetes.
Scout said:
Do you also find yourself peeing a lot during the day and feeling unusually thirsty? It might be a sign of diabetes.
I do pee a lot during the day too, but strangely more at night. I’m not feeling very thirsty, though.
@Tobin
I’m in my thirties and don’t feel thirsty often either.
You might want to see a doctor about possibly having an overactive bladder. There are medications that can help with that.
I’ve been doing Kegels, pelvic floor exercises, and core workouts, and it’s reduced my nightly bathroom trips significantly.
Luca said:
I’ve been doing Kegels, pelvic floor exercises, and core workouts, and it’s reduced my nightly bathroom trips significantly.
That’s an interesting connection! I haven’t heard of that before.
Consider if it might be sleep apnea. I used to wake up feeling very alert multiple times a night because my breathing was interrupted.
It would be wise to see a doctor, especially if you’re urinating frequently during the day too. This could be a sign of an underlying condition like overactive bladder, which is generally treatable with medication.
Try stopping your fluid intake two hours before bed. It sounds simple, but it really helped me reduce nighttime trips to the bathroom. Also, I don’t eat anything four hours before bed.
Hear me out—use a pee bottle next to your bed. It might sound weird, but it lets you pee without fully waking up. Ever since I started doing this, my sleep quality has improved dramatically.
Try reducing your fluid intake after 6 pm.
Bao said:
Try reducing your fluid intake after 6 pm.
Make sure it’s not a medical condition causing the frequent urination before cutting back on fluids. It could be risky otherwise.
How much urine are you producing each time, and what’s the color? If it’s a large volume and pale, see a doctor immediately. It could be diabetes or another hormonal issue. Avoid restricting your fluid intake until you get checked out.
@Lior
I always have a full bladder, and the urine is pale. I haven’t been drinking before bed, so I’m unsure why this is happening.
It might be sleep apnea or UARS. A sleep specialist could give you more clarity.