Wetting Clothes for a 6 Year Old

Often with this type of problem it can be a problem with diet. I would try getting a high quality B-Complex to help with the digesting of sugars. Shaklee is a great brand. I have a testimonial about this problem in my library. Please contact me if you are interested in more information.

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I hate to even suggest this but have you tested him for diabetes or other blood sugar problems?

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I also highly recommend having him be checked by a chiropractor. I am currently in chiropractic school and have a professor that did his own research study on kids unable to control their bladders. He had excellent results with all of the kids with a simple pelvic adjustment. Adjustments are also a great immune booster, which is great for any kid!

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I think you have some good suggestions from others. One more thing to consider: my daughter had trouble with accidents and we discovered it was due to a food allergy (or food "sensitivity" really, it's not life-threatening). In her case it was to food coloring. I have heard that other kids can have difficulties with the chemicals in processed food. Good luck!

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have you tried chiropractic care? the bladder and bowels are controlled by nerves obviously.. and if they are impacted in some way by his spine (which we know how boys run and jump and bash themselves around).. this may bring relief. Worth a try. Worked for us.

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Hi C.
I agree that he may be so constipated he is haveing accidents. I would take him to the chiropractor and see if a few adjustments might help. Good Luck T.

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My daughter had this problem when she was constipated she would have urine accidents, her doctor had an xray taken and she was so backed up that her colon was as big as her forearm and was pushing on her bladder! You need to get him completely cleaned out with an enema or suppositories(not fun I know) and then keep him regular with the Miralax and lots of water and fiber foods, then hopefully the accidents will stop, they did for us. You may also want to get a urine test done just to make sure there is not a bladder infection...good luck!

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My son is not as old- only 4 1/2. But he has been pee potty trained for almost 2 years and still goes through several pairs of underwear and pants a day. I have tried doing what the doctor recommended and it made things worse (I was setting a timer once an hour so he would get on a schedule and go every hour, but then he thought he could only go when the timer went off or when I told him, so he was having MORE accidents!). He doesn't have any problems with pooping now, though (he's only been pooping on the toilet for 7 months but he is very good about doing it now). I don't know what to do either. Sorry I couldn't help.

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When my daughter was 3 and was wetting herself after being potty trained I took her to the doctor. They discovered she was so constipated that it was pushing on her bladder and therefore she was having mini accidents. It was no fault of her own and was a medical problem. She went on miralax and the problem disappeared. Maybe that's your son's problem

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Hi C.,

I second the idea to take him to a chiropractor. You'd be surprised at how a misalinged spine can affect bathroom issues.

Like Anne-Marie mentioned, I would also have his blood sugar checked to rule that out.

Also, my family sees a great Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in women's health and pediatrics. She has her own clinic but also works with "difficult diagnosis" at Children's Hospital. She's based in St. Paul--let me know if you want her contact info.

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C. - believe it or not, but chiropractic may be able to help with this issues. I have 2 chiroprators I would highly recommend, one in Eagan, one in Lakeville.

Let me know if you want contact information.

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