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Wet myself twice in a week in my sleep!

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PurpleJam2234 · 12/10/2025 05:57

Help! I have no idea what’s going on. I had a very bad cough for a week that cleared up but week ago I wet myself in my sleep (tail end of illness) and now a week later, again!

I am not someone who gets up to wee at night, with both my kids in pregnancy I never had to get up at night. I am in my 30s so don’t think it’s age related.

Not sure what to do?! Has this happened to anyone else??

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BreakfastOfChampignons · 12/10/2025 06:01

Getting checked for a UTI would be the first step. Very possible to have one with no other obvious symptoms.

verycloakanddaggers · 12/10/2025 06:03

You need to see a doctor, I would want to do this as soon as possible.

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PurpleJam2234 · 12/10/2025 06:23

BreakfastOfChampignons · 12/10/2025 06:01

Getting checked for a UTI would be the first step. Very possible to have one with no other obvious symptoms.

I just did a dip stick test and all looks fine. I do also have a connective tissue problem so that could not be helping here. Will go to the doctor.

When it happened a week ago I chalked it up to being tired and ill and a one off. I’m gutted, embarrassed and worried. :(

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PurpleJam2234 · 12/10/2025 06:23

verycloakanddaggers · 12/10/2025 06:03

You need to see a doctor, I would want to do this as soon as possible.

Will message them when they are open tomorrow.

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pandagirl93 · 12/10/2025 06:23

This happened to me once when I was a bit younger, I had a UTI. No other symptoms so I didn’t know until I saw the doctor! Worth getting checked for sure

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PurpleJam2234 · 12/10/2025 06:25

Thank you! I did a dip stick test and that was negative but I know it doesn’t show everything. Will message them tomorrow. X

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verycloakanddaggers · 12/10/2025 06:27

I know it's natural to feel embarrassed, but it's a health issue not something you have a choice about.

You could see if 111 have any out of hours appointments. Possibly needing antibiotics is justification for an urgent appointment.

Owly11 · 12/10/2025 06:36

Coughing can weaken the pelvic floor so you have probably damaged it with coughing. I would speak with your GP and if that’s what it might be you could get some pelvic physio.

WeAreOnTheRoadToNowhere · 12/10/2025 07:03

I did this. It did turn out to be UTI but didn't show up on a dip stick, only from the lab test

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PurpleJam2234 · 12/10/2025 07:14

Owly11 · 12/10/2025 06:36

Coughing can weaken the pelvic floor so you have probably damaged it with coughing. I would speak with your GP and if that’s what it might be you could get some pelvic physio.

Yes I do see a women’s health physio anyway so will reach out!

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Butterflystar76 · 12/10/2025 07:14

This happened to me once and I think I had taken too much cold and flu medication and was in a super deep sleep… not my finest moment!

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PurpleJam2234 · 12/10/2025 07:15

WeAreOnTheRoadToNowhere · 12/10/2025 07:03

I did this. It did turn out to be UTI but didn't show up on a dip stick, only from the lab test

Ah interesting! How many times did it happen? Will message GP first thing!

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PurpleJam2234 · 12/10/2025 07:16

Butterflystar76 · 12/10/2025 07:14

This happened to me once and I think I had taken too much cold and flu medication and was in a super deep sleep… not my finest moment!

When it was just once I chalked it up to a random event - tired, sick, etc but now I’m feeling anxious! 😥

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