to want my dd to be able to have Desmopressin

[thecaptaincrocfamily]

DD is 4.5yo and has been dry during the day since 20mths

There is a family history of bedwetting until age 12yrs.

The continence nurse specialist said that for lots of girls who stop at this age it is hormone related so would not stop with other methods.

I have tried lifting, voiding before bed, limiting fluid before bed but pushing daytime intake. She has had 2 dry nights in her lifetime and is now saying she will never be dry She is bright enough to know she ought to be and it is affecting her self-esteem

I'm happy to see this being discussed because this is more common than many realise and parents do not want to discuss this openly for obvious reasons. My DS is 6yrs and not dry at night. I don't discuss this with other mums because there are a few who would make unhelpful comments. My DS has no problem with the fact she is not dry yet and I am pleased her self esteem has not been effected so far. She's in pull ups and I would only consider drugs as a last resort and at a much older age. I have been concerned about school camps in the future - should this still be an issue - Dysgu's comments were really helpful. My DS is extremely bright but this is something that she simply cannot do yet...I would tell any parent of a 4yr old to relax until their child is 7. However much she tries to push -enuresis clinic aren't going to do anything until then anyway. Reassure your child that she is normal and that when her body is ready, she will be dry at night. Out of interest, has anyone looked at alternatives, such as hypnotherapy/ kinesiolgy? I haven't but have seen them mentioned on tv/ books/ magazines?

ok firstly 4 year old is far to young to be considering this.

My husband takes desmopresin for diabetes insipidus and has done so since age 12.

This is a drug with side effects and should not be given as an easy answer to bed wetting.

It stops the child from urinating so how is she going to learn to go to the bathroom during the night.

It has side effects including headaches, mood swings, nausea.

why are you looking straight to the last resort.