How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise

IntlSet · Jan 16th, 2008, 12:35 PM

I'm at my wit's end here... I go to bed at 9:00 p.m. because I'm dead tired by then -- mostly because I feel like I haven't truly slept the night before.

I wake up usually 5 of 6 times (that's about once an hour) because I feel like I have to use the restroom. And what I let out (sorry to be gross, ladies) really isn't enough to justify waking up. I've heard you have to "train" your bladder so sometimes I'll just try to go back to sleep but then I OBSESS over having to go to the bathroom and when I finally do, barely anything to comes out!

Grr --

Can anyone offer advice? Do you experience this, too?

bagaholic85 · Jan 16th, 2008, 12:38 PM

u sure u dont have a bladder infection? it could be that or maybe another issue, personall id see a dr. it also could also be ur muscles down there. maybe try some keigels

IntlSet · Jan 16th, 2008, 12:39 PM

^^^
Thanks... I don't think I do because during the day I'm just fine. I can practically go 8 hours without peeing during the day!

HubbaWubba · Jan 16th, 2008, 01:57 PM

I go to the bathroom a lot during the day, I wake up like once at night. I drink tons of water though. You might have a bladder infection if you are waking up every hour.

Danica · Jan 16th, 2008, 01:58 PM

That happens to me except...I really do have to go! perhaps you are anxious? or have made yourself anxious about going to the bathroom at night. I know this happens to me when I'm a bit nervous.

puddinhd58 · Jan 16th, 2008, 02:12 PM

IntlSet,
I have had periods of time when I have "urgency" problems. There is a product (don't know the name though) that is usually by the women's feminine products that is suppose to help with bladder spasms...

Maybe that would help. It sounds like that is what your having. If anyone knows what I am talking about? If I can find it with an online search, I will post it....

puddinhd58 · Jan 16th, 2008, 02:18 PM

This is a good article on the subject....

http://www.augs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=207

Krysta · Jan 16th, 2008, 03:12 PM

It doesn't sound like a bladder infection if you're okay during the day and you're not having symptoms like stinging/burning or other nasty bladder infection symptoms, it's probably something like a overactive bladder. Either way it's something you should talk to your doctor about, there are techniques for training your bladder and many other treatments your doctor can tell you about.

Vegas Long Legs · Jan 16th, 2008, 04:50 PM

If don't take a Ambian to sleep, I am up more than every hour.
Been to the urologist, taken all the RX's for bladder control/muscles, they all made me sick to my stomach. I recommend at least trying this, my stomach is just overly sensitive to something in this medication. They did check me to see that my bladder hadn't dropped. (This could happen when having a baby or hysterectomy.) Wasn't my problem.
My doctor says I have an overactive bladder which is activated when I lay down. When laying down my bladder think its full. He told me to stop drinkng anything by 6 pm. I live in the desert & this is just not possible.
Good luck. It might be worth your time to see a urologist.

rothjess · Jan 16th, 2008, 05:03 PM

I would see your doctor if this doesn't clear up soon. I know I sometimes have that problem at night (before I go to sleep) when I DON'T drink enough during the day and then play "catch up" at night and start drinking water like I'm trying to store it up for a trek across the desert or something. I"m trying to get better about that, but I wonder if you're having something similar happen?

Charles · Jan 16th, 2008, 06:48 PM

Rubber sheets and sleeping pills!

elizat · Jan 16th, 2008, 07:11 PM

^^ lol!

I have this issue too. But mine is day and night. I just always have to pee, like every hour. It's been that way for a looooonnnggg time for me.

JuiceBox · Jan 16th, 2008, 07:13 PM

I've got the same thing going on right now, although every time I do go there is a normal amount and it doesn't hurt - I've started drinking more because I have headaches. Does that sound normal? (Sorry if I hijacked your thread but I just figured we had similar problems and I didn't feel comfortable starting a new thread on it)

btw IntelSet I also have the same thing where I can't ignore it before bed and it sometimes is not enough but I have that feeling.

alexis77 · Jan 16th, 2008, 07:39 PM

I deal with this prior to falling asleep. While I'm laying there, I'll have to continually get up to go, and very little comes out.

girliceclimber · Jan 16th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Peeing is a funny thing! Like, when you're just fine and then someone asks you if you need to go, and you're all like, "hmm, now that I think about it..."
You're definitely on the right track with recognizing that your urgency isn't connected with a full bladder. Try drinking less fluids right before you go to bed, and stay away from things like caffeine and alcohol because they're diuretics (make you need to pee). Also, next time you wake up try to think about something else (lol, I know that's easier said than done) and try not to be too anxious about your urge to pee (anxiety can make it worse). If the problem persists you should see your primary care doctor. I know there are meds that stop bladder spasms (which can be responsible for the feeling of needing to go), so you should definitely ask about that.
Good luck with this! My bf had some problems a few years ago with bladder spasms, and it was really tough (and he would probably kill me if he knew I was telling the whole world about it, hehe). Ultimately a lot of these problems just resolve and no one knows why they came about in the first place!

Jan 16th, 2008, 12:35 PM	#1
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise I'm at my wit's end here... I go to bed at 9:00 p.m. because I'm dead tired by then -- mostly because I feel like I haven't truly slept the night before. I wake up usually 5 of 6 times (that's about once an hour) because I feel like I have to use the restroom. And what I let out (sorry to be gross, ladies) really isn't enough to justify waking up. I've heard you have to "train" your bladder so sometimes I'll just try to go back to sleep but then I OBSESS over having to go to the bathroom and when I finally do, barely anything to comes out! Grr -- Can anyone offer advice? Do you experience this, too? __________________ http://drinkmorechampagne.wordpress.com/

Jan 16th, 2008, 12:38 PM	#2
bagaholic85 Member Location: i <3 ny	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise u sure u dont have a bladder infection? it could be that or maybe another issue, personall id see a dr. it also could also be ur muscles down there. maybe try some keigels

Jan 16th, 2008, 12:39 PM	#3
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise ^^^ Thanks... I don't think I do because during the day I'm just fine. I can practically go 8 hours without peeing during the day! __________________ http://drinkmorechampagne.wordpress.com/

Jan 16th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#4
HubbaWubba Sofa King Banned	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise I go to the bathroom a lot during the day, I wake up like once at night. I drink tons of water though. You might have a bladder infection if you are waking up every hour.

Jan 16th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#5
Danica Mijn boter boontje Location: TN	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise That happens to me except...I really do have to go! perhaps you are anxious? or have made yourself anxious about going to the bathroom at night. I know this happens to me when I'm a bit nervous. __________________ Cheerleader for love

Jan 16th, 2008, 02:12 PM	#6
puddinhd58 Heart of a Golden Location: Chicago	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise IntlSet, I have had periods of time when I have "urgency" problems. There is a product (don't know the name though) that is usually by the women's feminine products that is suppose to help with bladder spasms... Maybe that would help. It sounds like that is what your having. If anyone knows what I am talking about? If I can find it with an online search, I will post it.... __________________ ~Kathy~ What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beast also happens to the man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. (Chief Seathl, Duwamish Tribe)

Jan 16th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#7
puddinhd58 Heart of a Golden Location: Chicago	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise This is a good article on the subject.... http://www.augs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=207 __________________ ~Kathy~ What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beast also happens to the man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth. (Chief Seathl, Duwamish Tribe)

Jan 16th, 2008, 03:12 PM	#8
Krysta Member Location: Toronto	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise It doesn't sound like a bladder infection if you're okay during the day and you're not having symptoms like stinging/burning or other nasty bladder infection symptoms, it's probably something like a overactive bladder. Either way it's something you should talk to your doctor about, there are techniques for training your bladder and many other treatments your doctor can tell you about.

Jan 16th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#9
Vegas Long Legs Member Location: Las Vegas	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise If don't take a Ambian to sleep, I am up more than every hour. Been to the urologist, taken all the RX's for bladder control/muscles, they all made me sick to my stomach. I recommend at least trying this, my stomach is just overly sensitive to something in this medication. They did check me to see that my bladder hadn't dropped. (This could happen when having a baby or hysterectomy.) Wasn't my problem. My doctor says I have an overactive bladder which is activated when I lay down. When laying down my bladder think its full. He told me to stop drinkng anything by 6 pm. I live in the desert & this is just not possible. Good luck. It might be worth your time to see a urologist. __________________ The Baltics July/Aug

Jan 16th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#10
rothjess ... Location: DC Metro Area	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise I would see your doctor if this doesn't clear up soon. I know I sometimes have that problem at night (before I go to sleep) when I DON'T drink enough during the day and then play "catch up" at night and start drinking water like I'm trying to store it up for a trek across the desert or something. I"m trying to get better about that, but I wonder if you're having something similar happen?

Jan 16th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#11
Charles Sucks at budgeting Location: Jacksonville, Fl	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise Rubber sheets and sleeping pills!

Jan 16th, 2008, 07:11 PM	#12
elizat Member	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise ^^ lol! I have this issue too. But mine is day and night. I just always have to pee, like every hour. It's been that way for a looooonnnggg time for me.

Jan 16th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#13
JuiceBox Member Location: UK	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise I've got the same thing going on right now, although every time I do go there is a normal amount and it doesn't hurt - I've started drinking more because I have headaches. Does that sound normal? (Sorry if I hijacked your thread but I just figured we had similar problems and I didn't feel comfortable starting a new thread on it) btw IntelSet I also have the same thing where I can't ignore it before bed and it sometimes is not enough but I have that feeling. __________________ Last edited by JuiceBox; Jan 16th, 2008 at 07:16 PM. Reason: adding more info.

Jan 16th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#14
alexis77 Adopt a Greyhound!	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise I deal with this prior to falling asleep. While I'm laying there, I'll have to continually get up to go, and very little comes out. __________________ Race Cars, Not Dogs...

Jan 16th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#15
girliceclimber Member Location: Los Angeles	Re: How to NOT wake up to go pee... geez louise Peeing is a funny thing! Like, when you're just fine and then someone asks you if you need to go, and you're all like, "hmm, now that I think about it..." You're definitely on the right track with recognizing that your urgency isn't connected with a full bladder. Try drinking less fluids right before you go to bed, and stay away from things like caffeine and alcohol because they're diuretics (make you need to pee). Also, next time you wake up try to think about something else (lol, I know that's easier said than done) and try not to be too anxious about your urge to pee (anxiety can make it worse). If the problem persists you should see your primary care doctor. I know there are meds that stop bladder spasms (which can be responsible for the feeling of needing to go), so you should definitely ask about that. Good luck with this! My bf had some problems a few years ago with bladder spasms, and it was really tough (and he would probably kill me if he knew I was telling the whole world about it, hehe). Ultimately a lot of these problems just resolve and no one knows why they came about in the first place!