8 Year Old Bedwetting? How do you cure it?

[MarillionMum]

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What is SY?

My sister had a problem, bed wetting came back but it turned out to be partially caused by some inflamed kidneys possibly, i can't remember now? but mostly was improved by self control.

She also struggled at school, my mum had to explain the problem to the teacher.

No drinks at bedtime, toilet before bed as you said, and possibly wake up for toilet at 11pm?

My sister got a gold star sticker chart and a treat at the weekend for first 1 then increasing numbers of dry nights.

I suggest that the mum contacts the school nurse. They are really helpful and know alot about bedwetting, they can be accessed through the school reception, your friend doesn't have to say what she wants to speak to them about so it's very confidential.

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Be aware of what he drnks and when. Plenty during the day then little in evenings. Fizzy drinks or tea not great. 'Double voiding' so going to loo, stand up, have a wiggle then go again. Most school nurses hold an 'enuresis' clinic which is all about bedwetting or the dr should be able to refer to it.

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I really don't think a computer/TV has anything to do with bladder control.

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Hmm, how strange!

I'm not sure where TV and Eastenders comes into bed wetting - are you thinking his brain is being over stimulated by the PC, therefore he's bladder is also ? He needs to go back to GP and start having tests. It's not fair on him and he must be slightly embarrassed and frustrated. Probably can't do sleep overs, school trips etc. There are lots of methods and treatments for older bed wetters. His mum needs to get him help and I would ask to see another GP if my one told me he'll 'grow out of it'. I say all this not knowing the child and if he has any emotional issues that may contribute to the wetting. School nurse is a good idea.

or are you actually looking to slyly have a go at him being allowed to use the pc as tbh i see no link whatsoever, and have never heard of one (correct me if i'm wrong).

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Please look at this website to learn more

Sticker charts do not work and I have never heard of any connection between tv watching and enuresis

I'm with grumpypants

My DS in nine years old and finally managed to be dry at night just before his 9th birthday. We were referred by GP to enuresis (night time wetting) clinic. They can take you through all the possible causes and solutions. For my boy it was a bed wetting alarm that did it for him, but others respond to bladder training (lots of drinks in day, none after 6.30pm) or hormone tablets. (apparently we produce a hormone which concentrates the urine at night and some children are late in developing the release of this hormone, consequently their bladders are a lot fuller at night than those who do wet the bed).
IMO stimulation before bed would not be a cause of the problem, this was never mentioned at any of our clinic appointments. Unable to sleep yes, but not wetting the bed.

My dad was a urologist and was always saddened by how long children could take to be referred to him - please see your GP. At 8 years old the majority of children can go through a night without bed wetting and you need to rule out anything medical (all other top tips mentioned aside!)

JETS the GP sent us away and said come back when the child reaches age 7

When we went back and got referral to enuresis clinic the nurse said but why did you wait so long

Can't win

congrats bighug - i am really pleased for you. ds is still trying to get there - it's hard as no-one talks about it. what's with the deleted stuff? or should i not ask?

oh god

it's more of the sodding trolls

fgs

oh. how annoying to share something so personal then.

Dear Marillionmum

May I suggest that you contact ERIC ? Education & Resource For Improving Childhood Continence. They have an excellent website ? Just insert ERIC in your search engine. They also have a helpline: 0845 370 8008. This resource offers a wealth of information charts etc and has helped many parents who share your problem. I am sure that you will find this contact worthwhile. Good Luck!

Klops