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August 22, 2005, 2:29 pm PDT

10 y/o bedwetting

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About my "bed wetting" 10 yr old... We tried some nose spray...didn't seem to work.  

  

The pediatrician acted like it was not a big deal and eventually it would go away, but I feel so bad for my son having to deal with this. 

  

I don't think he had any mental issues...he doesn't display anything related to any disorders, but it may be something to look into. ? 

  

He is a big boy...90% of his age in height and 97% of his age in weight.  Maybe that could play a part in his ability to hold his bladder??? 

  

His father and I have been divorced for several years...maybe the insecurity issue plays a part??? 

  

I just don't know:(  May need to try another doctor. 

  

Thank you 

HI! I'm not trying to scare you by saying this, but you say your son is wetting the bed. Does he stay thirsty alot? Headaches? Hungry alot? Just wondering and the reason is bedwetting is sometimes related to diabetes. My son who is 5 started wetting his bed alot last year and craved water and stayed thirsty. He got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year. This may not be your sons case, but I just wanted to share this with you just in case it could be. I would keep an eye out if he is showing any of these signs: bedwetting, constant thirst, leg cramps, headaches, fuzzy vision, irritability, and cant concentrate. 
 
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August 27, 2005, 6:07 pm PDT

Divorce

Quote From: minerj73

About my "bed wetting" 10 yr old... We tried some nose spray...didn't seem to work.  

  

The pediatrician acted like it was not a big deal and eventually it would go away, but I feel so bad for my son having to deal with this. 

  

I don't think he had any mental issues...he doesn't display anything related to any disorders, but it may be something to look into. ? 

  

He is a big boy...90% of his age in height and 97% of his age in weight.  Maybe that could play a part in his ability to hold his bladder??? 

  

His father and I have been divorced for several years...maybe the insecurity issue plays a part??? 

  

I just don't know:(  May need to try another doctor. 

  

Thank you 

Have you had him in therapy? 

  

 I would say they are some underlying mental issues with regards to your divorce. 

  

I would ask these questions... was he bedwetting before the divorce? If so has it gotten worse? 

Does he have any tpe of delays emotionally or mentally? 

  

If you think the wetting has gotten worse since the divorce I would seek a child psychologist for him to work on his issues. Most children internalize issues such as divorce and it can reak havoc on their whole system.  

  

Also if you are uncomfortable with your pediatrician's advise ask to havea referral to a child urologist.  


Hope this helps a little 

Tammy 

 


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