Doctors and others tell me that I need to drink alot of water but when I do I pee the bed? What do I do?

[illerpath]

I hate having to pee myself every night so I just started to drink less water. I feel like a little kid wetting the bed. Is there any suggestions of how I can stop this... Any answer would be very significant now.

[february]

Dear Illerpath, You could try wearing those underpants for urinary incontinance. If that doesn't work, I'd talk with your doctor, as maybe they he have a medication you could take that would help or some other suggestions. Also, try not to drink anything after 3:00 pm. My best to you..., ;o)

[illerpath in reply to february]

Thank you for your answer it is very useful to hear different ways i can prevent this from happening.

[klazien]

I was told that by not drinking, urine gets more concentrated which aggravates the bladder more.

Incontinence pads help with the leaking. You could set an alarm to go at night.

[illerpath in reply to klazien]

Thanks for your suggestions I will definitely try to set an alarm or use an incontinence pad, i will see what works out for me.

[springlove]

Try drinking pure apple juice several times a day, cut down on the water and nothing after 7;30pm

works for me as far as getting up in the night

Jean

[illerpath in reply to springlove]

Thank you for answering so quickly I will definetely try some pure apple juice before 7:30 pm.

[KiwiBob]

I was told the same thing by the speech therapist.

I was having to get up during the night to pee.

What I do is I do not drink water after 7:00 pm. I also drink coffee during the day which helps to pee all the water away that I have had that day.

[illerpath in reply to KiwiBob]

Thanks for replying so quickly. I will try what you have suggested. Thank you very much.

[KiwiBob in reply to illerpath]

I also use an app called “Daily Water” to remind me to drink water and keeps track of the amount I have had.

[illerpath in reply to KiwiBob]

I will definitely try that out.

[FFNick]

Or use a modern gasunda pee bottle . Dehydration can cause headaches and bright orange pee. Pee Should be clear or straw colour

[illerpath in reply to FFNick]

I already have a bottle but I can't control my urine when I'm sleeping. Thank you for replying quickly.

[Piero]

Very interested in the replies, thanks Illerpath for the question. I'm afraid I get up each time ........ usually 3 or so visits during the night. The problem for me is getting back to sleep after my final visit to the loo, which is around 4.30 am. I reluctantly remain awake gnashing my teeth until I heave myself out of bed around 7.30.

[illerpath in reply to Piero]

No problem I am also very interested in the replies. Its amazing to see what different people have recommended and so quickly. I know how it feels getting up at 4:30 it has happened to me before.

[Troilus]

Have you spoken to your GP about this? There is a pill called amitriptyline which was originally used for bed wetting in children. I believe research has shown it also works in adults.

[illerpath in reply to Troilus]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely ask my GP about this.

[carol31271]

I have 7/8 cups of fluid per day, try not to have more than 2 coffees as it's a diuretic. I make sure I don't drink 2hrs before I go to sleep, usually 7.30pm .I take magnesium 100mg in eve someone told me it help them, it did but it took a few months. I only have wet myself occasionally I use a kyle drawsheet you can find them at care& Co website, just In case ! I really hate wetting myself, I still get up at night once. At least we can talk about it on this site. carol😶

[illerpath in reply to carol31271]

Thank you for your advice, I will definitely do what you have suggested.