I Too Have a Six Year Old Who Wets on Himself daily...we're Going Crazy!!

Please go see another Pediatrician for a second opinion. Otherwise ask your Pediatrician to do further testing. Has anyone thought of Diabetes? When it seems like nothing else can be done and the behavior is the same, I think another opinion is needed. Every doctor has different experiences and different knowledge. Good luck!

I'm going to assume that since he's been seen by an endocrinologist, that he's already seen a urologist. So, the urethra is fine, the kidneys and liver are fine, what's next? It's really not all that unusual for a child this age to be "out of touch" with their bodies. I'm not a professional, but I have seen a LOT of kids who were growing at such a rapid rate (bodies in constant transition) that they often couldn't recognize the sensation until it was too late. (My daughter was already over four feet tall in the first grade.) There are pads that you can buy to be placed in the childs underwear that will give an immediate cold sensation when they are touched by wetness, and the company I bought them from gave a money back guarantee (but this was years ago). They look a lot like a maxi pad (thin with an adhesive back), and the kid often forgets that they are wearing one unless they have an accident, then the gel in the pad reacts to the moisture, and it feels like an ice-pack. They also have different styles to accomodate both genders. You could also take a holistic approach. I don't know how much attention you pay to ingredient labels, but maybe take a closer look next time you go to the grocery store. For instance: when the label on the frozen lasagna says "no preservatives," take a closer look, chances are there is a ridiculous amount of sodium in the product. Even things like a loaf of bread often include high levels of high fructose corn syrup (concentrated sugar) and either preservatives or high sodium levels in order to to increase the breads shelf life. High levels of sugar and sodium are horrible for the body, and yet they can be found in most of the products we buy. Sodium makes the body retain fluid, and sugars can wreak havoc all over. It might be worth while to talk to a nutritionist. Also, you could try assisted meditation and yoga. No, I'm not a hippie mom, but those things can really help. My daughter has ADHD, and those were things her counselor suggested to me. It has helped with a number of issues, not the least of which was my child being in tune with her own body. A year ago, the poor kid tripped over her own feet, now she's earning belts and breaking boards in Tae Kwon Do. You don't have to go to an expensive yoga studio, we just bought a mat and a beginners video from Books a Million. I can't promise you that these things will work, as you said, every kid is different, but they might just be worth a try. And don't forget that you are NOT alone!!! The shame, the embarrassment, the helplessness, the frustration, the bills, the steam cleaning for the carpets and furniture, and the never ever ending laundry... A lot of us have been there, now it's our turn to be here for you. Don't lose hope. There is an answer waiting out there somewhere, and as hard as you are working, I'm sure you will find it. Good luck!

Hi there! My father is a therapist, and he swears by these fairy tales as a way of subconscious training. Supposedly, it worked for me! Here is one I found online for bedwetting - you can easily tell it's nighttime related, but perhaps it will help? There may be more out there for daytime if you do a little hunting online - I remember one where the prince (or princess) had to hold a golden goblet of water all night, but he/she could go into another room and pour it out through the night.

Good luck!!

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have you seen a urologist? We LOVE Dr. Kirsch at Georgia Urology, affiliated with CHOA. Wish I could help more.

I had this prob with my 9 year old daughter. she had leaking probs. this may or may not work for you but its wortha try. we limited soda pop and red dye (juices are high in that sometimes) since I limit the intake she has had no problems. I hope it works.
I have found red dye and soda make even my bladder overly active. If nothing else its worth a try. Good luck.

Some kids just take longer than others, and stressing over it doesn't make it any better or easier for him or you. My older daughter finally quit wetting herself in the 5th grade. There was, and had been, nothing physically wrong with her that the docs could find. Just go with whatever form of protection suits you and him best (incontinence pads, pull-ups, a ready change of clothing) and remember that odds are excellent he'll get past this in the next few years.

hi i had this problem with my children too. when i had my last son my middle one desided he was going to start going in his pants again to be like his brother, now i dont know if this is it with your son but what i did about it was 1 i explained to him that he needed to be a good example to his younger brother and i started letting him help me change and eventually train his brother to go in the potty and although fustrating at times over a period of time it worked.being a middle child myself i went thru feelings of lonlyness and feeling as if i had been replaced by my younger brother and this caused me to act out from a very young age.now as an adult i can see it for what it was i was in self pity but back then i would not have opened my mouth about it so try it and see if it works. sometimes children just need to see they are needed still and i by no means am trying to be insultive towards you i just thought i could bring some other insight to the situation that may help