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Q: Bed Wetting at 19
asked by: sleepyhead on December 18th, 2007
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Hi. Could anyone help me with my problems? I am currently a 19 year old, but i havent stopped bed wetting. Its like whenever i fall into a deep sleep, without knowing, my urine just flows out. I wet my bed almost everytime i sleep comfortably. I cant possibly sleep in discomfort, it'll bring me lots of headache whenever my sleep gets disrupted. please tell me whats my problem? or what i should do..
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^Serenity^
replied on December 19th, 2007
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Do you have any signs of an infections? Have you mentioned this to your doctor?
There are a couple things you can try, first stop drinking after 6 pm, do not drink any caffeine as it can aggravate your bladder also. The other is to see a doctor, he/she can run some tests to see if there's something more going with your bladder/kidneys.
The doctor may also try medication to help stop this such as Ditropan.
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sleepyhead
replied on December 19th, 2007
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hmm.. what are the signs of infections, as far as i think.. i doubt i have signs of infection. Could it possibly jus be bad habits? i'm totally stressed out abt it. The day before i even wet my frens' bed. i'm totally embarrassed now.

in addition, i heard medications are just temporary. and i am afraid to go to the doctors cause it may be costly.
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^Serenity^
replied on December 20th, 2007
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Signs of infection can range from strong urine odor, puss in your urine, fever,chills,
burning when urinating, pain in your abdomen and/or kidneys.
Everyone is different with the symptoms they have.
Do you eat a lot chocolate or drink soda, coffee or tea? These things can aggravate the bladder.
Medications are temporary but it might help until a doctor can figure out what is going on.
Yes I agree it can be costly to see a doctor. Do you have health insurance? If not you can look into a clinic that offers free or low cost testing.

What bad habits are referring to you? Stress can also be a culprit.
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sleepyhead
replied on December 20th, 2007
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thanks alot for the constant replies. i do love chocolates, but i dont realli drink coffee or tea. By the way, consuming alcohol,to make me fall into deep sleep does it actually help prevent bed wetting? i feel stress only when staying overnight at my fren's place.. and nope i dun have any health insurance. Confused
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sleepyhead
replied on December 20th, 2007
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oh to add on, the symptoms u mentioned, i dont have any. i feel irritated, i have to use blankets instead of comforters/quilts because wetting them means alot of washing and cleaning to be done. even my mattress are those without springs in them. its a total shame and disgrace. sigh.
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^Serenity^
replied on December 21st, 2007
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I do understand how you feel as this has happened to me for a time also, even into adulthood, but then again I have kidney/urological problems.
I think it would be best if you contacted a doctor to find out what is causing this.
I don't think alcohol will help with bed wetting, it will put you in a deep sleep which only add to the bed wetting.
Take Care
Happy Holidays Smile
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