big problem i am 15 i wet the bed?

Question

i am a 15 year old boy who wets the bed i have been to the docs 3 times no answeres i dont have an infection i am not diebetic im not that stressed and i am just a deep sleeper do you think i might need Diapers

Answer 1

Try an Eneuresis alarm - they have the best results. It's an alarm that rings to wake you when it detects wetness.
There are medications you can take, they can clear it too.

Answer 2

If you only wet the bed at night and don't have any trouble controlling your bladder during the day, then no, I don't think you probably need diapers. You're just sleeping too soundly to wake up in response to the feeling that your bladder is full, but as long as you are able to control your bladder during the day, there's every reason to think this can be corrected. Having some sort of waterproof covering (a plastic sheet or waterproof-lined mattress pad) to protect the bed is definitely a good idea, as you don't want to ruin your mattress.

There are devices in existence called "bedwetting alarms" that are designed just for your specific problem -- they work by having an alarm go off the instant a sensor picks up the first drops of urine leaking out onto your bed or clothing. Of course, since you're a sound sleeper, you may have trouble waking up to the alarm at first, but this is normal, and NOT a reason to give up! Just have a parent or sibling help you to wake up when the alarm goes off for the first week or so (rubbing a cold washcloth on your face works really well!), and then your body should get used to waking up to the alarm on its own, and you won't need the help anymore after that. From there, you're not too far from the next step, which is waking up in response to your bladder feeling full BEFORE the alarm goes off, so you can get up and go to the bathroom during the night instead of wetting the bed. It's a learning process and may take a few weeks or even months to get to this point, but think how much it will be worth it if the result is that you stop wetting the bed! You can get one of these alarms online; several cheap models (under $100) are available at http://www.bedwettingstore.com

I hope this helps... you're not alone with this; as others have said, MANY other 15 year olds go through this, they just don't usually talk about it much with anyone else, just like you probably don't talk to your friends about it either! Hang in there and give the alarm a shot... they do work for a lot of teens with this problem, and it will be totally worth it for you if it does!!

Answer 3

get the diapers - it will help keep your bed dry and the mattress underneath. I do wear diapers every day, I am about the same age as you but I have a medical problem - My body never grew up - my mind did but the body is still about the same as a two year old. So I have a lot of changes every day. If you have no medical problems - than you just need to start wearing the pull-ups or regular diapers until you can grow out of it. At least you are growing properly and your body will come around in the next year.
Be Safe !

Answer 4

I wouldn't worry too much about it, it isn't that unusual as you can tell by the other answers. Some of us just develop slower than others when it comes to control issues, whether it is physical like a under-developed bladder or mental, the area of the brain that wakes you up at night. Either problem isn't major and you will generally grow out of it.

The thing you need to worry about is what to do for the right here and now issue of a wet bed in the morning.

First, I would put a plastic sheet or something under my regular sheet to keep from ruining your matress. Matresses will last quite a long time if taken care of and unless you want it to have a pee odor when you're 20, I would take steps to prevent it.

There are medications that will help, has your doctor mentioned anything to you about them? Myself, I'm incontinent due to a medical condition and consequently wear diapers 24 / 7, partly due to the fact that I don't want to take any more medication. I'm already taking 6 different medications as it is and I don't really want to add any more into that mix and besides, the meds probably wouldn't help my condition anyway.

I wear the diapers to keep my bed dry, my pajamas dry, and in the daytime to keep my clothes dry. They also keep me from being embarrassed by a large wet spot on my pants as I walk around work. A well fitting diaper isn't noticable by anyone else. I wear cloth diapers with waterproof plastic pants over them, day and night. At night time I double up on the diapers and soaker pads for the extra flow that I normally have.

Disposables would be okay for a short time but they cause more occurances of diaper rash than the cloth diapers do. I could also get into what disposables do to our environment but right now I don't think it applies to you considering you are probably looking as a short term usage.

I hope things clear up for you. Enjoy your diapers, there's no shame in them.

Good luck.

Answer 5

No I don't think you need diapers!! I used to suffer with exactly the same thing, but as I got older I just suddenly stopped doing it. I found out from someone that there is a part of your brain that should wake you up in the night if you need to go, but sometimes that part of the brain doesn't develop as quickly as other people. But don't worry you will get over it.. you;ve just got to have patience. The things I used to try was setting an alarm for every 3 hours during the night - when the alarm goes off make yourself go to the toilet, even if you don't think you need to and you are too tired. This may help your body get into a routine of waking yourself up. I also had a mattress protector under my sheet, so in case of any accidents it wasn't too bad! Hope I've been able to help you and ease your worries!

Answer 6

have you been to an urologist for this problem? My step daughter used to wet the bed a lot. she stopped probably 3 yrs ago. 12yrs now. anyway, the doctor gave her this nasal spray that she would alternate squirting in her nostril before she went to bed each night. one night rt nostril next night lft nostril. it really helped her. i think it blocks signals to the brain. we would cut all fluid in take off at 6pm and make sure she used the bathroom before she went to bed too. if your parents are frustrated that might not help either. we gave her a lot of love and support while she was going through this because we knew it embarrassed her. good luck.

not sure really how the spray works, maybe it stimulates the brain to be more receptive.

Answer 7

My step daughter had the same problem at 15 years old. She got an inhailer from the GP to help stop the problem - which it did.

Also make sure you don't drink much after 8pm and of course go to the loo before bed.

Answer 8

Please see your doctor. My daughter use to have the same problem and she was provided with nose drops i can't remember what they were called but after a few months treatment she was finally cured.

Answer 9

A number of older men Ware dippers who wet the bed out of choice and get enjoyment out of being dressed in nappies.This could be the start of a fetish,not something that I personal would encourage.

Answer 10

You may grow out of it. But at fifteen you should talk to your Doctor - it could be a physical problem..........