Why Do I Have to Pee So Often During the Night?
I finally figured out the cause and no more middle-of-the-night trips to the bathroom for me
Robbed of a good night sleep
I used to get up three, sometimes four times throughout the night, to pee. It was frustrating not only because it interrupted my sleep cycle, but in the cold of winter, I hated having to get out of my nice warm bed and trod to the washroom, over and over again. I’ve recently learned the cause of my condition and how to eliminate this night-time problem for good.
Night-time frequent urination is called Nocturia.
I started by visiting my doctor for help
Prior to learning the true cause of my condition, I visited my medical doctor, chiropractor, and naturopathic doctor, hoping their expertise could offer a diagnosis and treatment. I was assessed for diabetes, cystitis, and UTI, all to no avail. I was finally told my symptom was because of my advancing age (jaw-drop… I’m only 58 years old) and I would just have to learn to live with it.
I wasn’t ready to give up that easily.
I tried drinking less at night, soaking in an Epson salt bath before bed, and even doing moderate mobility exercises in the evening, hoping that would help. Still, no change in my nightly routine.
Finally… a cure
Then I came across a video on YouTube. I implemented the changes suggested and voila… no more night-time sleep interruptions. In summary, my Nocturia was due to too much insulin in my bloodstream when I went to bed. This resulted from three habits I needed to change; 1) snacking at night, 2) eating too many carbs throughout the day, and 3) consuming fluids after 6 PM.
The remedy
I’ve since quit eating and drinking after 6 PM, and limit my carbs to breakfast and lunch only. I eat only protein, fats, and veggies for supper. I still drink lots of water, probably 6 to 8 glasses a day. I start my morning with two large glasses of room temperature water and allow myself one small glass of water after supper if I need it. That’s it!
I’m no doctor and this story is my personal experience
Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you suffer from similar symptoms. It’s important to rule out other medical conditions that may be the cause and to discuss and confirm your treatment options.
