When can I get relief from Sleep apnea and from going pee-pee at night

I mean going at least 2to 3 times at night Doc said it's frm being over-weight and pressure on bladder some nights I swear all I do is go the bathroom. On another noter this sleep anpea I fall asleep everywhere I go if I am sitting to long or riding in the car as a passanger it's lights out for me. So if there is anyone that has had any of these symptoms and has had surgery already and are doing better I would love to know. positive imput keep me going.. Date for surgery 9/28/04 Laura

Laura- Are you using a CPAP for your sleep apnea? Frequent urination is a side effect of untreated (or improperly treated) sleep apnea. I have used a CPAP since Aug 2000 and I ceased frequent urination almost immediately. I do have some excessive daytime sleepiness, but it's not that bad. You may need another sleep study (assuming you've already had one) and if you use a CPAP make sure your hoses and mask are not leaking. Also, you may be opening your mouth and therefore not getting the proper help from the CPAP. Here's another thought...I went to a new sleep doctor because of the EDS and he had me do another sleep study. It was awful and they wanted to up my pressure almost double which I thought was crazy. I let them go from 9 to 14 and immediately started falling asleep in the car again, etc... This hadn't been a problem for 2 years since when I was undiagnosed!! About twp months ago I had my CPAP reset to 9 and it is WONDERFUL!!!! I personally believe the other pressure was too high and was blowing my mouth open. I wouldn't settle for the excuse that it is only pressure on your bladder. Frequent urination can be a danger sign of other problems like diabetes as well, so I would make them check everything. Good Luck!!