Anonymous wrote:I just wanted to add the perspective that it's not always something to worry about. People here really tend to jump to worst case scenarios. I remember I randomly started wetting the bed a few times around middle school, maybe 6-7th grade? No sexual abuse, no real reason it seemed. And then it just stopped. To this day I have no idea why it happened, but I am now 40 and it never happened again and I have no health issues.

It's not normal and should be looked into.

I just wanted to add the perspective that it's not always something to worry about. People here really tend to jump to worst case scenarios. I remember I randomly started wetting the bed a few times around middle school, maybe 6-7th grade? No sexual abuse, no real reason it seemed. And then it just stopped. To this day I have no idea why it happened, but I am now 40 and it never happened again and I have no health issues.

Sorry for the late update, it was originally going to be a few days for an appointment but then when we were having a bit of a heart to heart talking about things he tearily admitted it had happened a few more times that he’d not told me about, when he’d managed to deal with it all himself as he was embarrassed. Still not “regular” but a few times a month, and starting a few weeks earlier than I’d realised. This worried me, so we managed to get the appointment pulled forward as urgent.

The paediatrician was great with him, reassuring him that it’s nothing to be embarrassed about and they’ll get to the bottom of things and help him. As a lot have suggested they checked his bloods and fortunately have ruled out T1D. It seems that, despite everything seeming normal he is mildly constipated, with this likely being the cause of the sudden random accidents, so he’s starting out on a treatment plan and some recommendations to hopefully get things sorted.

I think he was even more mortified at a doctor wanting to talk about his bathroom habits than when I brought it up, but seems relieved (pardon the pun) that we have some answers, and undoubtedly the accidents are more embarrassing than an awkward chat despite our reassurances.

Fingers crossed we’ll see things improve and he can stop worrying about the risk of an accident spoiling a sleepover or trip. He’s also promised not to hide it from me if it does happen, because had I known it was worse I’d definitely have gotten him checked over sooner.

Fatigue.

Type I diabetes, welcome to the club no one wants to be in

Update??

Has he also lost weight? Is he hungrier or thirstier? Irritable? I'd schedule a visit with your pediatrician. Bedwetting was the first sign of diabetes in my T1D son.

Technically losing weight was the first sign, but his Pediatrician chalked that up to puberty during his yearly checkup.

He didn't have increased thirst, increased hunger, irritability, or headaches. It wasn't until we mentioned some bedwetting that she said hold up, we need to check him for diabetes.

Did he have food coloring those days?

Anonymous wrote:OP seems on it, but since we are in PSA mode, bedwetting in a previously potty-trained kid is also a red flag for sexual abuse.

Or some other kind of emotional trauma, abandonment/divorce, etc.

OP, how long until his doctor's appointment?

Is he very thirsty during the day? And does his breath smell sweet, almost like maple syrup? If the answer to either of those is yes, call your ped and get checked asap.

OP seems on it, but since we are in PSA mode, bedwetting in a previously potty-trained kid is also a red flag for sexual abuse.

Is he overweight? Has he started puberty yet?

There are several things that could account for a sudden spurt of nighttime accidents.

I would put a plastic mattress cover on the bed and at least ask him if he wants to wear a pull-up. He might be embarrassed to ask you for them but if you bring up the idea he might be more accepting of it.

Anonymous wrote:Run to the doctor. This can be a sign of developing Type 1 diabetes.

Yes. And the most dangerous time is pre- diagnosis. Things can progress suddenly and very dangerously.

Anonymous wrote:I’m guessing constipation. MiraLAX every day for 3 weeks and see what happens .

See a doctor and let them tell you. Assuming you have health insurance why the delay? Get checked.

Anonymous wrote:5 months op!.

I'm glad you are getting him checked out now.

But for anyone else reading this 5 months is too long of a wait

Sudden onset of bed wetting in an 11 year old is not a wait and see

This 100 percent