Hello RS BHATIA,

First, I would consult with a urologist to rule out any diseases or deep seated infection (ex: UTI, cystitis, kidney diseases, etc.).  If all comes back normal, he can order a medication to help control your urine output as long as you do not have any other serious medical conditions (high blood pressure, glaucoma, cataracts,etc.). 

I suspect the reason you are up many times during the night is because you are not totally emptying your bladder.  You no sooner get settled back in bed and 20 minutes later, you have to get up again.  Sound familiar?

I have written on this subject in this forum and several other forums. For the most part, feedback has been positive after giving the method some due diligence and perseverence. Many people have written to tell me they used to go to the bathroom 5 or 6 times during the night, interrupting restful sleep. They write of their amazement of getting 4 to 6 hours sleep - all at one time, just by doing this before going to bed at night. I ask that you give this a try over several days and come back to this post to update us.

Many people who do not totally empty their bladder often have UTI - urinary tract infections - you did not mention if you take any medications to help in regulating urination. You also did not mention if a Foley catheter was offered to you as a method of totally draining the bladder. Before you give in to a catheter, give this a try.

It may sound silly and look absolutely absurd, but who cares, it works.

If you also do this in the morning, you can be assured of at least 2 to 4 hours of bladder comfort. During the day, you move around more and the bladder is more active than at night. I, myself, use this method every single time I go to the bathroom, so that I only relieve my bladder 4 times a day, when it used to be 10 to 15 times a day.

For Both Male and Female -- SIT on toilet. Relieve yourself in sitting position. Bend forward to a 45 degree angle and hold position for 60-90 secs. Let any urine release. Now lean to your right side, lifting left buttock off the toilet seat about 3 to 4 inches. Hold for 60 seconds and release any urine. Now lean to your left side, lifting up right buttock about 3 to 4 inches. Hold for 60 seconds and release any urine.

Body positioning is key for this to work. You will be good and comfortable for minimum two hours because you are empty.

Try to limit your intake of caffeine: tea, coffee, juices, alcholic drinks, or energy drinks since they stimulate your bladder moreso. Stick to water, about 3 bottles of sixteen ounces each, spread out over your day.

Stop drinking about 2 hours before bedtime. Put the bathroom down on your schedule as the last thing you do before going to "sleep" for the night.

Neurogenic bladders often do not totally empty and that is the reason why most MSers (people with Multiple Sclerosis) and people with other diseases must self-catheterize with a Foley Catheter.

***Self-catherization is the last resort....you don't want to go there if you don't have to. Medications are very effective.

Consult your doctor first before you make changes in your medication schedule.

I hope you find some useful information here and come back and give an update.

Anne

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