You have made the best first step by speaking to your doctor. Hopefully the urodynamic test will identify the reasons why this has started. In the meantime, get the best protection you can so you at least get a decent night's sleep. I find the adult nappy style pads the best.

You may also find you have a Continence Nurse in your area who can be an enormous help and works in the community.
Your doctor would know and be able to refer you as well. They often have even more direct experience of this than doctors.
Hope all goes well.

I started setting the bed every night as a teen and never stopped

Definitely a good idea talking to your doctor. Don't get discouraged if you don't find answers right away! I've started seeing a urologist and will be having a flexible cystoscopy procedure soon, that's after bladder Ultrasounds, physical exams and pathology tests. In my case I think the answer will be in a full spine MRI as I'm currently a risk for Cauda Equina Syndrome but I hope they can find a solution for you!

Getting really down about the bedwetting now. I tried without protection last night to see if I woke once my pyjamas got wet. I didn't, I was wet when my middle of night alarm clock went off to get up to the toilet, I cleaned/changed and was still soaked through this morning. Why don't I wake when the wetness hits - any ideas?

You're not alone, I wet the bed often. However, mine is due to severe night terrors... I alst get down about the wetting and I also wish it would stop ...I hope you will get some answers from the doctors

Mine returned after stopping at 13yr in youth then in 50's 2yr into my 2nd marriage returned.I went to dr they tested nothing wrong use protection so have been in diapers to keep wife dry.

Hi @Dancer.

You are in good company here. You've taken the first step in seeking treatment from medical professionals. That's vitally important.

Others of us have have managed this issue for varying lengths of time, so we can support you from many different levels of time experience -- from months to years.

Causes to our (night ) wetting issues are complex and wide ranging, as you've probably discovered. It certainly does affect many adults world-wide.

Hello @Dancer,

I just wanted to say you're not alone and we all have similar issues and glad we can help you anyway way we can. I have been dealing with bed wetting and incontinence for 22 years and I know it can be frustrating but with new technology from what doctors have some stuff can be treated for. I unfortunately opted out of surgery and what they were trying to tell me to do because it was going to be a lot of money but maybe some day stuff will get cheaper.

I am sorry about hearing about your bedwetting. You made the right first step by talking to the doctor and purchasing some diapers/nappies. What did your doctor have to say about the bedwetting? Did they mention medication or possible surgery? I have been dealing with bedwetting for the past 5 years and daytime incontinence for the past 4 years due to nerve damage caused by sever diabetes. We talked over both the medication and surgical options, but I felt at least for me neither were safe options. The medication can cause constipation which is already a problem for me and diabetics sometimes don't heal well so I felt surgery was more of a risk than what it is worth. For you if this is going to be a long term problem and you are otherwise healthy these might be a good solution for you.

I've had blood tests and a bladder/kidney scan - all was OK with them. Have an appointment with the Continence clinic in a couple of weeks. I've been having daytime incontinence problems too. I don't think I can have 1 of the tablets for bedwetting due to migraines and asthma.

What I have been doing is keeping track of what I eat and drink, what time I consume them, and if and when I have an accident if it is during the day. I also record my blood sugar reading but that would not apply to you. I would highly recommend that you keep hydrated because concentrated urine can cause more accidents and if you are in a nappy or pull up all day that can lead to a rash. As you go through the process make sure you know how far you are willing to go, sometimes dealing with a wet or in some cases a dirty nappy is better than dealing with the side effects of a medication.

When my problems started in late 50's went to dr the only real answer was being a diabetic. My incontinence progressed till now in diapers full time other than pull ups sometimes sorry if no great answers.

Diabetes is the cause of my incontinence and enuresis

Hello Dancer,
Lifelong bedwetter here as well. My bedwetting has progressed just like what Sport said. I am now wetting during the day, and am wearing diapers 24/7 also.