43 year old bed wetter

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If I have been of assistance, wonderful. Death to the stigma!

 

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@jason181 Did the oxybutynin help with the incontinece any ?

 

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Oxybutinin gave me overwhelming dry mouth, which made me drink far more than I should have; it actually worsened my incontinence instead of curing it. Live and learn.

 

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They did nothing for me also dry mouth ect

 

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I had dry mouth and dry eyes. Bleh

 

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Im a 56 year old bedwetter, i wouldnt know what going to bed without a diaper on is like, no big deal, best thing is waking up next to someone wearing diapers as well

 

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Since even the best of diapers leak occasionally, especially at night, I'm curious as to how people protect their beds. Mattress covers, pads, etc., or do you just rely on a diaper?

 

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Mine never leak

 

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When I'm home, I wear a heavy double washable night diaper, often with an additional pad, plus a polyurethane pant. When I travel, I use Abena or Molicare, plus a pad and a polyurethane laminate pant. I rarely have a leak from this protection, which makes any additional mattress protection, other than the vinyl mattress protector I've always used, unnecessary.

 

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I wear a confidry 24/7 brief at night and dont have any problems with leaks. My wife doesn't have issues, and has been a Saint when it comes to mine. She only asks that we keep a mattress pad on the bed just in case.

 

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Wife makes sure we have a waterproof mattress protector von the bed I wear a dipper and a pair of PVC pants over the top of the dipper seems to work well

 

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I wear a Dry 24/7 diaper at night and have a waterproof mattress protector on my bed. However, I very rarely have a problem with a leak. So the waterproof mattress protector is mainly just there for the sake of thoroughness.

 

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I still wet in my 70's My wife insists that I wear a diaper and pants and mattress cover to protect her and bed etc.:

 

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I too am a 43-year-old bedwetter, and have been lifelong (with a brief slowdown in wet nights from 12-21). I have usually managed with washable diapers with vinyl pants and a vinyl mattress cover just in case (Abena premiums when I travel). I too was worried about relationships and afraid that I would end up alone. Someone once gave me great advice, and forgive me if it sounds too trite--Those that matter won't mind, and those that mind don't matter. Meaning that when it comes to relationships, my bedwetting would be a deal breaker for some, and it was good to know that early on rather than long after feelings were stronger and more vulnerable. I don't just blab it to everyone I meet, but I am very selective about those who know about my wetting and diapers, and so far have never had a negative reaction. And I am happily married with two great kids. Yes, I recognize that I am very fortunate, and I am very grateful. But I second everything everyone has said about diapers being in the category of hearing aids and canes. So glad to have found similar others. You are all inspiring.

 

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Jared thanks for your post. I can directly relate to your story except for the 12-21 yr old slowdown in the bed wetting. I probably average 2-3 dry nights a month. I also have friends that know and every one of them is supportive and really never even mention it again once I've told them about my need for diapers.