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john80670
john80670

Hi,

My doctor tells me i have Prostate disease because i told him i have my last wee before i go to sleep about 3am but between then and 6 i can get up 2 or sometimes 3 times for a wee it's driving me mad feel so tired all the time.

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  • ml66uk
    ml66uk john80670

    Posted

    Just going to the bathroom two or three times during the night wouldn't normally mean a prostate problem, especially if you've had a lot to drink before going to bed.  What tests have you had done?

    • john80670
      john80670 ml66uk

      Posted

      Not ahd any tests they just said it's Prostate disease i have my last cup of tea at 10pm latest then just had sips of water

    • ml66uk
      ml66uk john80670

      Posted

      A doctor told you this and then didn't organise some tests??

    • john80670
      john80670 ml66uk

      Posted

      yes i told i was getting up a few times in the night and he just told me that, and said i can give you tablets if it gets bad. That was about 2 weeks ago.
    • ml66uk
      ml66uk john80670

      Posted

      I think I'd ask for a second opinion if I were you.  If you're in the UK, you could go to a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic - google "GUM clinic near me" for details.

      If you could update this thread and tell us what another doctor says, it would be appreciated.  Good luck.

      Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor.

    • john80670
      john80670 ml66uk

      Posted

      yes i am in UK will search now. thank you.

      PS i don't have much look with doctors they also told me last year i have emphysema changes and to start exercising and have a good diet.

    • ml66uk
      ml66uk john80670

      Posted

      It's not impossible they might tell you to go back to your GP, but they're supposed to cover urinary tract stuff too, and there will normally be a urologist there.  They're not just for STI testing.

    • ml66uk
      ml66uk

      Posted

      You could call them to ask.
    • john80670
      john80670 ml66uk

      Posted

      I will go back to docotrs see what they say this time. i did have bloods last week for glucose and cholesterol not sure what else they tested for but that was before i told them about this problem.
  • Pepasan
    Pepasan john80670

    Posted

    It probably is your prostate starting to interfere with your usual urinary routine, however, prostate disease is not exactly a precise diagnosis. I'm 66 and I have minimal cancer - monitored, but not requiring treatment -  and bladdder neck problems but not enlargement of any significance. I started with the symptoms you describe at about your age. Welcome to the Third Age of life! I agree that more tests would be the logical next step, but unless you are concerned about cancer (eg it's common in your family) it's hopefully just an inconvenience and your doctor may be right to wait and see how things develop. I sympathise with the sleep issues. However, by my calculation you only expect to sleep for three hours a night? Going to bed earlier may be worthwhile to compensate for the sleep disruption!

    • john80670
      john80670 Pepasan

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply cancer is in my family my dad died 59 pancreatic and sister 61 lung and throat sad I had a ct scan last august looking for cancer checked most things and i know one was pancreas so would of thought they would see my prostate ? and they told me i had a bowl problem gall stones and emphysema changes but that 7 or 8 months ago now.

      Last night had a wee at 1.30 went to sleep and got woke up with support email at 3.30 so had another wee then again at 6 lol not sure why i am laughing

    • ml66uk
      ml66uk john80670

      Posted

      How much sleep do you get on an average night?
    • john80670
      john80670 ml66uk

      Posted

      i go to sleep between 2 and 3am wake up a few times for wee then wide awake at 6 but try to get more and nod of an on for anoter 2 hours then get up. I also try to have an hour at teatime if i get the chance.
    • ml66uk
      ml66uk john80670

      Posted

      That's an unusual sleep pattern, and it sounds like you're getting at most six hours sleep a day.  Do you work shifts?

    • john80670
      john80670 ml66uk

      Posted

      No i run my own business and work all the time and if i have a few hours off i am still on call ready if needed. never have an holliday but my fault i love working been like this all mylife.
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