Going to Potty 7 Times a Night!

Hi A.---I hate to suggest this but is there a history of Type 1 diabetes in the family? Or has she been sick with some sort of virus in the past several weeks?

My neice developed Type 1 shortly after a viral infection. Another possibility is that an allergy to milk proteins can cause Type 1 diabetes. Go to www.strongbones.org to learn more.

I pray that this is just a phase your daughter is going through. But to be sure, check with your doc if her syptoms do not change in the near future.

Good luck. D.

If you give her bubble baths, you may want to stop. It sounds to me like she has a urinary track infection. Bubble baths cause them also

Has she been to the doctor? Are you sure she doesn't have a little infection? My #1 daughter at 4 years old did have a bladder issue. I won't tll the whole story, but it turned out to be our well water...just a little "bug" in the water that her little system couldn't handle, but didn't affect anyone else in the family. We went through 3 years of antibiotics, tests, surgery only to find out it was only the well water. Going frequently and just a little bit at a time is the FIRST sign of a bladder infection.

A.,

As the mother of a 5 & 8 year old that doesn't wake up to go to the bathroom during the night...I wish they would just to eliminate the occasional accident. :)

I would suggest that you talk to her during the day and reassure her that she's doing a great job. But remind her that most people only get up once if even that during the night. I think she's afraid of making a mistake. Keep talking to her so that she understands this isn't something she should be so worried about. Lots of hugs and kisses which I'm sure you already do. :)

Good luck and hang in there!

C.

Has anything changed with your daughter in the last couple of months? Sounds like it might be more psychological than physical.

Other than that it sounds like you have done the right things to eliminate the problem.

Hi A. - I have suffered from an overactive bladder most of my life, including childhood. I remember getting up and down out of bed dozens of times a night. As an adult, I have found that some herbal medicines can help. Its hard for me to give you a recommendation because I'm an adult and I'm not sure what would be suitable for your daughter, but I would go to Whole Foods and speak to one of their assistants and see if they can recommend something for an irritable bladder. If that doesn't help, I would seek out the help of a medical herbalist. I know some people will think I'm cranky - I really do embrace regular medicine for almost everything else - but I've just found that for bladder issues herbal medicine seems to work much better than anything from the doctor. Good luck - Alison

Also, just a thought, could it be possible that she has a yeast infection. Perhaps an anti-fungal cream could help.

How often does she go during the day? Is she always thristy or drinking more during the day?

I would take her to the dr as a precaution... It could be a stage... It could also be the start of an infection OR diabeties...

When she is up, Is she actually awake? Yes, sleeping people can answer questions while sleep walking... Look at her closely. Is she more than just groggy?

There is really little info to go on in the post... Exactly how long has this been going on?
Etc... I would take her in and see what the dr says about it... It could be that she is feeling the urge but only goes a bit If she is going thru a growth spurt or has recently. Her bladder may be in disproportion to the "sensors" :-)It will catch up...

If she IS going as often all day long it may be an over active bladder. but I doubt if it is, if it is only happening at night and not during the day.

Try not giving her fluids two hours before bed; it might help. Is there a light in the bathroom (night light) to help her see w/o having to turn on the main light? Try keeping her in the bare minimums at night to make it easier on her to go w/o your help; a tee shirt and panties for example. Good luck!