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How Does An Opiod Help In Treating Nocturia?
I have been diagnosed with Noctoria. I get up 5 to 6 times per night to pee. Full volume each time. I saw 5 different Urologist and 1 nephrologist, with a full Urological examination. None can solve my problem. They tried 2 different meds for overactive bladder, with failed results. By coincidence of an injury, I was given an opiod. When I take that I sleep all night without getting up. No one can explain why this happens, but I cannot be on them for the rest of my life for obvious reasons. What is your advice?
Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Opioid is not used for treatment of nocturia. It is not effective in treating nocturia. It has sedative property. Therefore you are having a deep sleep because of opioid. Opioid is an addicting medicine therefore avoid it for long term use.
Advice
1. Avoid opioid for treatment of nocturia
2. Avoid drinking alcohol, tea, coffee or cola as these substances irritate urinary bladder and symptoms worse
3. Consume less water in the evening but drink at least 3 liters of water in the day time
4. Empty your bladder while going to bed at night
5. Eating more fruit and fiber to avoid constipation which can put pressure on the bladder worsening symptoms
6. Double void to completely empty your bladder – this involves waiting a few moments after you have finished passing urine before trying to go again
7. Investigation – blood sugar (F & PP), R/E of urine
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
Advice
1. Avoid opioid for treatment of nocturia
2. Avoid drinking alcohol, tea, coffee or cola as these substances irritate urinary bladder and symptoms worse
3. Consume less water in the evening but drink at least 3 liters of water in the day time
4. Empty your bladder while going to bed at night
5. Eating more fruit and fiber to avoid constipation which can put pressure on the bladder worsening symptoms
6. Double void to completely empty your bladder – this involves waiting a few moments after you have finished passing urine before trying to go again
7. Investigation – blood sugar (F & PP), R/E of urine
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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