Day Wetting

N.: I think there may be more going on her than simple failure to control one's bladder. It is possible that his ADHD meds are effecting him, but I think maybe you should take him to a psychologist or a psychatrist. It sounds like this little guy may have more going on than he can process. If you have custody then it's probably not much of a stretch to say that he had an unstable home life before he came to live with you. Kids just don't have the tools to deal with traumas and they often don't have the vocabulary to even accurately express how they feel. That's why they act out. This "day wetting" may very well be acting out. For both your sakes seek proffessional help. I'm sorry you're having this problem. Good luck and God bless you.

I don't have any experience with ADHD, but I have read that bladder difficulties can be due to allergies...often dairy (which I think can also have an effect on ADHD). Other foods can irritate the bladder as well. I did a search for "foods irritate bladder" and this is the first link that came up--it lists a lot of potential food triggers.
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/overactive_bladde...
If you think that allergies might be the cause, there is a treatment that is available (alternative treatment) that is supposed to be very effective. My daughter and I are in the process right now, so I can't speak about results, but we had a similar treatment last summer and were both improved (we are not otherwise "alternative treatment" people, but friends on an allergy message board were all having great success). It might help his adhd as well. Let me know if you'd like more info. Good luck.

We have simliar issues with our 6 year old boy. His pediatrician suggested making him to go the bathroom every hour and either going potty or staying in the bathroom for 5 minutes...whichever comes first. He is not embarassed when he has an accident and he doesn't mind being wet. He doesn't try to hide it or anything. His teacher has been really helpful at reminding him to go at school too.

I agree with Barb, there are some underlying issues that are causing this to happen. He may need to see someone professionally for you to get to the bottom of this. You can start with the schools psychologist. When my oldest was in elementary school and was having issues, the school psychologist was wonderful. And it's free. Next, again agreeing with Barb, do not use the ADHD as an excuse. It is never an excuse and should never be one for you or him. It is a condition he has that can and should be controlled whether naturally or with medication, but should not be used as an excuse for any behavior issues he has. I do hope this gets resolved soon for both your cases. Good luck and God Bless.

i agree. there is something more going on here then ADHD. a 7 year old does not start just suddenly having accidents, and if they do have an accident, they are extremely embarrassed by it. it sounds like he might be intentionally doing it for the attention factor.