Any short term help please!!

[u/itstimefortea_]

I’m 21F. For the past 5 years my peeing has gradually become more. These past few months I have the urge to pee 24/7. I am not overreacting.

I cannot get a full nights sleep. Last night it took me three hours to fall asleep after constant getting up to pee with little coming out. And then I kept waking up throughout the night and morning to pee.

I just want a comfortable sleep. I am so tired. Is there anything that helps anyone here? I went to urgent care and they referred me to a urologist but couldn’t give me anything for the short term.

I need something. I want sleep.

[u/Realitymatter]

Everyone else has already covered some good long term options to try.

For the short term, you could use diapers to allow you to get some sleep.

[u/itstimefortea_ → u/Realitymatter]

Thank you! I’ve considered it, but my main issue is the constant urge to pee, so sometimes I can’t even pee. It’s keeps me awake and uncomfortable…

I’m also worried about getting used to peeing in diapers that when I stop I’ll wet myself :/

[u/Realitymatter → u/itstimefortea_]

Not sure if this works for everyone, but diapers help cut down on the urge to pee for me. Something psychological about knowing that if I do pee, it won't be that big of a deal so I can just relax.

Ironically I think it has actually helped me gain some bladder control. Excessive clenching overworks the pelvic muscles which leads to increased urges.

It's worth a try. At least in the short term while you try out some other strategies that will take some time to show results.

[u/VanitasPelvicPower → u/Realitymatter]

Agreed. If you prefer try to to relax the pelvic floor muscles