Bedwetting and ALS: Scared at 36

[entszelizavetth]

I was doing so much better until last night. I woke up And discovered that I had wet the bed. I have never been so embarrassed yet so scared at the same time. I can't believe I'm even posting this. Is this a sign of ALS? I'm back to being completely freaked out. I am a 36-year-old female and I have never had this happen in my entire life. The only thing I have done different is going off of Zoloft. And I don't think that's a sign of withdrawal. Please help!

 

[garymills]

I once had a twitch/spasm in my bladder that caused me to "leak" (for lack of a better word) a little.....I panicked with worry that bfs was going to settle in my bladder and I was going to be *beep* my pants. Luckily it was a one time occurence.....I wouldn't worry about it and definitely don't let yourself get worked up over this.Take care,Gary

 

[mommyLDN]

There are different things that can cause adult bed wetting...dont be embarrassed...nobody here will judge...Your human rite...**** happens...Anyways..it would probably be best to see your doctor to be evaluated on this..in case you have a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)...Bed wetting is generally not something ALS patients have to deal with..often they have the opposite issue (ie..not being able to expel urine) ... Rarely, acute anxiety or other emotional disorders may be the cause of adult bed-wetting.I wouldnt let your self get too worked up about this one but I would suggest a visit to your GP for some simple testing for UTI.. Let us know how things go...and feel free to ask any more questions Take CareML )

 

[Gracer]

oh Violet, please do not think about bad things.ladies have short uretra and single 'cuff' (gents are lucky, they have two of them!) on it therefore we are often subject to some inconsistency, especially if we have more than one child. Then, night wetting might be a result of stress - I know that for sure becasuei had it several times when I was worrying too much because of my daughter etc. Finally children do that because they are stressed too - why we should be different? Cold bedroom also helps for involuntary wetting, as well as infection might be a case too.ALS takes out only motor muscles. Urination is controlled in its most important part by so called autonomous neural system, which is comptelety differernt from motor one. it is what directs our guts peristaltics, our bladdder, our heartbeat etc. And you know that people in ALS die not because of their heart is stopped, but because their diaphragm can not move anymore...So do not worry, seek GP appiontment if it hurts you and let me tell you that you'd be ok finally.

 

[Snively]

Don't feel embarrassed. Anxiety can sometimes cause nocturnal incontinence. I would see your GP and get checked out. Try not to dwell on thongs and focus on everyday life / kids rather than the symptoms - its a viscous circle otherwise.

 

[Snively]

Ha,ha I meant things not thongs. Dwelling on thongs is a whole new problem..

 

[LisaQ.]

Oh-and PS...I did read where Zoloft can cause urinary incontinence or retention, so perhaps the withdrawal of it might do that, as well. You can always ask your pharmacist. Blessings, Sue

 

[yanyytypeyofyuserna]

Every last piece of legitimate medical literature regarding motor neuron diseases will tell you that bowel and bladder control are usually amongst the few functions that are not affected by MND. As another member mentioned, there are other systems involved in the control of these functions; not your motor neurons. So, for that matter, you can breathe a sigh of relief. As to what's causing your issue???? Well..... women seem to suffer more issues of urinary incontinence than do men. Especially as folks get into their 30's and up. The medication you were taking could be the culprit. Also, I'd be willing to bet that the anxiety associated with the BFS head-trip could be a contributing factor. Those are my best guesses..... and they're just another layman's guesses. If your issues persists, your OBGYN or a urologist would probably be the doctor to see. Or... maybe just ask the doctor who put you on the Zoloft. S/he might have the answer.Good luck....John