Bed-wetting

aqua@home · Jun 16, 2006, 08:01 PM

Thank you all for your wonderful words of encouragement. I have a new idea of what my next step should be now. I need to pass your attitudes on to him and help him to feel better about himself. I am usually good about it, well we just don't talk about it too much, but there are the odd times when I think I might blame him (I don't tell him that though). I know that is terrible and I won't do that again. I don't want him to get any sort of a bad feeling from me.

WE CAN DO THIS!

I will pass on your encouragement and keep on going up. Thanks again for all of your advice.

s_cianci · Jun 17, 2006, 06:01 AM

What has the doctor said? You want to be careful about over-medicating him. Bed wetting at age 7 is still fairly common. Waking him up during the night isn't good either as it can lead to sleep disturbances that can have far-reaching effects. I wouldn't worry too much just yet. If, in a few years the problem persists, then you may want to talk with a urologist. I have a 7 year old myself, as well as a 5 year old. We still send them to bed every night with "pull ups" on as they still occasionally wet during the night. You might want to consider this as it'll keep him from ruining his sheets and mattresses.

aqua@home · Jun 17, 2006, 07:52 AM

Thanks s cianci, I do use pull ups every night. They have been my saving grace. I can't imagine 10 or 15 years ago when they didn't have them. I haven't over-medicated him so no worries there. We tried one cheaper medicine and it worked for about a week, then nothing. So he got that one for about a week and a half and another one for a couple of weeks. The expensive one seemed to work well but after about 2 weeks, it didn't work any more either. I think I am going to have to take him back to the pediatrician. Maybe it is normal, maybe there is something else going on.

At what age do they usually grow out of it?

s_cianci · Jun 18, 2006, 03:44 PM

It can take until age 11 or 12 until they completely outgrow it.

Chery · Jun 18, 2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by J_9

Okay, lets regroup:

He has 2 hours between drinking and going to bed, for the most part anyway. Yes, difficult and frustrating, but solvable. The fluids may take longer to travel to his bladder, you may have to restrict more than 2 hours in advance. Instead of liquids, you can use fruit, grapes, apples, whatnot for when he gets thirsty. Sugarfree candy can also help.

Okay, so it is cool there, especially in the evening, I used to live in Alaska, so I can relate. Don't you seem to have to go to the bathroom more often if you are cold? He may be a little chilly while sleeping at night. Make sure his room is a little on the warmer side.

They have the new overnight kids pants for kids his age and older that they can wear at night that keep sheets and clothes dry. This helps to eliminate embarrassment while you are working through this problem. You can make it something special between the two of you and the other kids don't need to know.

Check out this website, it is very interesting and may be helpful.

http://familydoctor.org/366.xml

Hi J_9, couldn't rate you this time around, but wanted to let you know that your suggestion and the link to the 'familydoctor' were great! Added the link to my favorites.

Don't worry, aqua.., you'll get there!

aqua@home · Jun 19, 2006, 07:10 PM

Thanks again Val and everyone else.

This is one of those things that would greatly be helped if he knew that he wasn't alone, but unfortunately can't share this with any of his friends. I will try to encourage him.

J9...that was a great link. Thank you.

shunned · Jun 19, 2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by aqua@home

Thanks again Val and everyone else.

This is one of those things that would greatly be helped if he knew that he wasn't alone, but unfortunately can't share this with any of his friends. I will try to encourage him.

J9...that was a great link. Thank you.

Right, he can't. But I got a different perspective on this when a Friend of mine slept over on the couch and wet the couch. I think I was about 11 and had just about stopped by then. He is not alone, and will eventually stop.

jduke44 · Jun 20, 2006, 12:55 PM

I just saw something on the Today show -- Today about "is your home making you sick?" One thing they mentioned is having a bed to close to electrical wires can cause bed wetting amongst other things. I am not sure how you cannot have it near elctrical circuits but that is what they said. I figured I would throw it out there.

Here is the link to the listing of all the topics. I think it is a video of it.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032633/?ta=y. Hope this helps.

aqua@home · Jun 20, 2006, 01:56 PM

Thanks jduke...that is really interesting. I will come back tomorrow and comment on everyone's postings as I am not allowed for another 24 hours. Same goes with the "object in nose" thread. Thanks

aqua@home · Jul 18, 2006, 02:36 PM

**UPDATE**

Hi all, I just thought I would tell you what is going on now. My son must be maturing or something. So far in the last week and a half, my son has only wet the bed once (and it was only a little). We are both so excited and I hope this will be long term for him.

Thanks for all of your support.

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