How to Stop Frequent Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)

[@thejaysun]

Been getting up 3-5 times a night for over a decade now. Quit smoking, alcohol, eat better, don't drink after 6pm and drink a ton of water every day. Urologist just told me to go back to sleep when I wake up. Easier said than done. I've just accepted that this is my life now 😞

[@user-qd2oj1zb4i]

Same here

[@JeanetteMcCracken]

Me too

[@Eiaknits2012]

Me too due to radiation damage.

[@Airbender131090]

Waking up for toiled 1-2 times since i was 16.

[@Rob-bq6ek]

Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that treats an enlarged prostate. An interventional radiologist performs the procedure on an outpatient basis. Assuming it's a prostate issue, of course.

[@user-qd2oj1zb4i]

4 times a night to pee here! Not to mention 3:30 a.m. wide awake every night. It gets old!! Never feel rested!

[@TheSleepDoctor]

So sorry! Hoping for restful night ahead for you!

[@sassysandie2865]

Consulting with a doctor just leads to pharmaceutical pushing.

[@StrideOrDie71]

Truth. My doctor wanted to put me on antidepressants when what I really needed was HRT!

[@sassysandie2865]

@@StrideOrDie71 both bad.

[@CM-ey6qy]

@@sassysandie2865 what’s bad about HRT?😮

[@sassysandie2865]

@@CM-ey6qy cancer and heart problems.

[@sassysandie2865]

@@CM-ey6qy cancer and heart disease.

[@elizabethgray2386]

For menopausal women look into topical estrogen to help with frequency of night time urination. Atrophy of the urinary track is common when estrogen drops.

[@YourWellnessJournal]

We've heard good things about pumpkin seed extract. Have you tried that too?

[@Angela-io2ks]

If you have high cortisol levels and high blood sugar levels, you’ll need to urinate often. Implement calming techniques during the day to regulate the nervous system. Eat a balanced diet and cut out sugars, alcohol and processed foods. Your sleep will improve.

[@cr528]

Yes yes yes!! Agree & this is causing these issues 😊!!

[@TheSleepDoctor]

I couldn't agree more!

[@Will_Moffett]

Nothing promotes relaxation into restful sleep like knowing the specific horrors that will result if you fail to get sleep.

[@annemariefisher1559]

So true

[@CM-ey6qy]

😂

[@daysoftheboo]

When I was in my early 20 I would get up 8 to 10 times to pee and this was before I was able to fall asleep, I would get so angry and sometimes cry out of frustration But there were a lot of things going on in my life at the time that caused it

[@Rob-bq6ek]

My 3-2-1 advice would be no food 3 hours before bed, no liquids 2 hours before bed and no artificial lights 1 hour before bed. You can use blue blocker glasses at least two hours before bed even better. Also, high sugar or cortisol levels disrupt sleep as well. And, don't do vigorous exercise close to bedtime. Make sure room is as dark and cool too.

[@TheSleepDoctor]

Thanks for watching!

[@We-Fly-Soon_Sister]

QUESTION.... what do you think about somebody who plays the radio real real low all night long with real relaxing music while they're trying to sleep does that hinder your sleep or does that help your sleep

[@TheSleepDoctor]

I'm probably the only sleep doctor in the world that says it's OK to do something like that. It is genuinely calms your body down and helps you lower your heart rate (and thus get to sleep) then keep doing it

[@We-Fly-Soon_Sister]

@@TheSleepDoctor thank you very much I do that all night long and I sleep very well

[@sbubb9155]

I have blaackout curtains and listen to healing frequecies on utube all night. I turn off the display light on phone and mute calls. I never was able to sleep in silence.

[@tanjaschmid650]

I'd love a video on revenge bedtime procrastination! TIA

[@TheSleepDoctor]

Noted! I know a lot of people suffer from RBP (myself included sometimes I will admit)

[@CM-ey6qy]

What is that?

[@chrispage2782]

Hey Doc; just discovered your channel, I’m really a fan already (partly because I have tons of sleep issues). I’m surprised in this video that you didn’t mention probably the #1 cause of nighttime urination for men, and that is enlarged prostate. This is (potentially) really serious and ought to be checked. As for me, I stop drinking ALL fluids 3-4 hours before bed, which really is key (I’m 69, BTW); If I slip and have a beer or water a few hours before, it’s with the understanding that I’ll likely be up to pee at least once. Thanks for your channel, looking forward to taking your sleep quiz on your website. Thanks a bunch !

[@TheSleepDoctor]

Thanks for weighing in on that, I sort of lumped enlarged prostrate in with the section on aging but you are right it really is a separate issue. Maybe Ill do a video on just that since I had a patient deal with that recently

[@warrentrout]

Could be eating a ton of veggies late in the day. They are mostly water.

[@TheSleepDoctor]

That's a good point

[@patricias5122]

This is just excellent. Thank you.

[@TheSleepDoctor]

Hi! Thanks for watching - I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@emichaelny336]

No mention of enlarged prostate as a possible reason in men?

[@gunsharck]

Can't be upsetting the mentally ill can we now

[@TheSleepDoctor]

I used "Aging" as a catch all to include things like benign enlarged prostate etc. Just a part of growing older unfortunately!

[@BorselinoThadchack]

i wake up 5 times a night, but I have to drink water [or milk] before I go to sleep

[@CNick75]

You don’t have to. You choose to

[@BorselinoThadchack]

@@CNick75 not a choice unfortunately.

[@ElliottNest41]

This is helpful. Thank you.

[@TheSleepDoctor]

Thank you for watching!

[@WHISTLEPEG]

What can be done for those of us with life long sleep issues due to diagnosis of autism, fibromyalgia and now cancer. 70 yrs old, tried sleep hygiene, herbal remedies, melatoin mediration, relaxation etc etc.

[@sbubb9155]

Try healing frequencies on utube for your condition. They really do help.

[@donquixote453]

one tip: eat last meal at 4:30. Nothing after that.

[@TheSleepDoctor]

Great point! There is a lot of water in food (iceburg lettuce is like 95% water) so meals too close to bedtime could be making you pee (in addition, the digestion of the food can disrupt sleep)

[@stevenbigbee1766]

Ibuprofen and tylenol or either kills this. Anyone can google the specifics.

[@rocks4brains]

I’m just glad that guy in the gym shorts was wearing tighty whities !

[@sawong8685]

BP meds with diuretic effect.

[@TheSleepDoctor]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennicalim1544]

My doctor is not helpful when I told her i cannot sleep.

[@underthetornado]

500 times!!!!!!😂❤

[@lovewillwinnn]

Wear a diaper. Prob solved

[@jamegumm]

You missed lower leg swelling/edema

[@patwarburtonr7488]

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[@macattack5945]

Funny thing, this guy is a PhD (in something), but not an MD (doctor ). A quack?

[@TheSleepDoctor]

I'm a clinical psychologist certified by the Sleep Medical Specialty Board. I'm also a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. I've also been in private practice as a sleep doctor for nearly 25 years

[@sharifahmalek1934]

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