Nocturia

Hi, ! I am sorry your sleep is being disrupted by frequent trips to the bathroom. One thing to do is rule out other causes, like, an infection/UTI, medication that may be causing the issue, stress, etc.


A person can experience frequent urination with Lupus and it is sometimes a sign that Lupus is affecting your kidneys, so please consult with your doctor if you haven't already done so, just to be safe.


I hope you are able to get some answers and getting better sleep, very soon!


Best, Erin, Lupus.net Team Member.

I have this issue on the days my kidneys are really bothering me or whenever I have to increase my steroid intake. Have you had your kidneys checked? I have to get ultrasounds of my kidneys often and they're usually filled with blood and one even has a "growth/blockage" in the line but I'm hesitant to do anything about it for fear of making something else happen or worsening anything. So long as your urine isn't really discolored or smells very metallic then I'd imagine it wouldn't be alarming? Still wouldn't hurt to poke around, never know what you could find and hopefully you can feel better. 🙃

the only time I experience this is when I drink too much caffeine or even alcohol. I have also found with age it has increased when I drink after a certain time. Sometimes if my sugar is high the bathroom trips are frequent. You can mention it to your doctor to be sure it isn’t a medical condition. I hope you find some relief and some answers soon. ~Racquel ~ lupus.net team member

Yes usually about 5 times a night
My kidneys are checked frequently and I am told they are functioning fine
Luckily the medical marijuana helps with the insomnia and getting back to sleep