Some people find lying down relieves some of their bladder discomfort, but it can also potentially make it more noticeable. Lying in some positions can put pressure on your bladder and stimulate the need to urinate. Sleeping on your side with a pillow 🛌 between your legs 🦵 can help alleviate pressure on the bladder and pelvic area.
Interstitial Cystitis is not the only condition that increases your need to urinate when lying down. Here are some treatments for other underlying conditions that may be contributing to your urge to urinate when lying down.
| CONDITION | TREATMENT |
| Urinary Tract Infection | -antibiotics |
| Leg swelling | -treating the underlying cause -prescription diuretics –compression stockings –reducing salt intake |
| Cardiovascular disease | -medications -surgery -lifestyle modifications |
| Diabetes | –insulin (type 1 diabetes) -medications |
| Enlarged ovaries | -treating the underlying cause -surgery |
| Pelvic floor dysfunction | –Kegel exercises –surgery –medication |
| Enlarged prostate | –medications –surgery |
| Prostatitis | -antibiotics –alpha-blockers |
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TREATING INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS 