Frequently Asked Questions

Q: We live in another country. How can you help us from a distance?
A: The beauty of our program is that we can work with any family anywhere in the world. The only requirement is that you have a phone line and a fax line or email account. We'll send you all of the necessary materials to support the treatment. Every two weeks you will have a phone visit with your own Treatment Counselor. He or she works with you to review treatment data as well as your progress, guides you through each phase, and tailors the program to ensure proper treatment.

Q: There are several companies on the internet who all claim to treat deep sleep as the method to end bedwetting. How are you different?
A: ETC has been devoted to ending bedwetting for over 35 years. We have a 97% success rate, and are confident that we can end the bedwetting that we offer a money–back guarantee. Our program is based upon a safe, highly-respected bio-feedback model that uses no drugs. We are happy to provide you with references from former patients. Many of our references are families from Michigan who have had an opportunity to visit our facility. We invite you to visit our clinic and meet our staff and your individual counselor at any time.

For the best interest of the bedwetter, always thoroughly question any company promising to cure bedwetting. Determine if treatment counselors are degreed, how long they have treated bedwetting, and if they work in a “real” clinic. Request references from them that will include families who have actually met the staff. We are confident there is no one who will meet all of this criteria but us!

Q: How long does the program take?
A: : We are certain we can correct the sleep disorder and end bedwetting. The only aspect of treatment about which we are uncertain is exactly how long your program will take. The average length of treatment is six months. The final phase of treatment is a reinforcement process. During the final two months, we implement the Reinforcement Phase to strengthen and make permanent the new and healthy pattern of sleep. It is only after this phase of treatment that we are able to confirm our criteria for success and finalize treatment.

Q: How much does the program cost?
A: Just as our treatment program is individualized, the cost of the program is based upon the specific needs of each patient. In your consultation appointment, one of our directors will review with you the specifics of the program as it applies to the patient. Cost will be determined by your unique, individually-designed treatment program. Remember, the fee range will be only an approximation, and you can expect it to be around half the cost of a set of orthodontic braces. ETC offers a variety of payment plans. Feel free to call for preliminary information and fee range before scheduling your consultation.

Q: Is your program covered by insurance?
A: Bedwetting is not a medical condition, and is, therefore, not covered by medical insurance. Most flexible spending programs are capable of being used to pay for treatment. In the United States it is also an income tax deduction.

Q: What does bedwetting have to do with the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder?
A: Many bedwetters have been misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, because the symptoms, such as being easily distracted and unfocused, are produced by a bedwetter’s deep-sleep disorder, and are almost identical to the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. As a result of our treatment, we see these symptoms abate.

Q: My doctor sent me to a urologist and he conducted all sorts of tests, but he couldn't tell me anything other than to restrict fluids at night. Why don't doctors have treatment options?
Simply put, because bedwetting is not medical in nature, doctors are often at a loss as to how to effectively treat bedwetting. While they do have a patient's best interest in mind, they often provide erroneous advice such as "wait to outgrow it," or they prescribe drugs, neither of which cures bedwetting or makes an impact on the sleep disorder.

Q: Why do medical professionals tell me not to worry, my child will outgrow the bedwetting? Is this true?
A: Bedwetting can continue into adulthood if left untreated. Each year of bedwetting causes further physical underdevelopment of the bladder and needless embarrassment and emotional challenges for the bedwetter. Additionally, IF one were to outgrow bedwetting - of which there is NO guarantee - then they are left with the sleep disorder that caused the bedwetting in the first place. It is common in adult years to then see the occurrence of sleep apnea, sleepwalking, insomnia, night terrors, etc.

Q: Is the use of drugs or nasal sprays effective in ending bedwetting?
A: Drugs and nasal sprays are artificial ways of elevating the sleep and/or decreasing the production of urine. When those treatments are stopped, recurrence is common. The nasal spray DDAVP, while frequently used, is not effective treatment. Also, it should not be used on a long term basis since there is no research on side effects from such use. We effectively stop bedwetting without the use of any drugs.

Q: Is the bladder too small and does it cause bedwetting to happen?
A: Bladder size is determined by individual demand and grows mostly at night. Bedwetting retards growth by emptying the bladder one or more times during the night. Said another way, the bladder becomes underdeveloped as a result of the bedwetting. A small bladder does not cause bedwetting.

Q: Will restricting fluids after dinner and taking the bedwetter to the bathroom during the night control bedwetting?
A: Both are counterproductive and do not have any impact on whether or not one wets the bed. We recommend discontinuing both actions.

Q: Since bedwetters rarely talk about the problem, does that mean they are not bothered by it?
A: Embarrassment often leads to silence. Bedwetters often live with feelings of fear of discovery, shame, low self-esteem, and feeling "different". Being silent about the condition is often out of this sense of self. They often become resigned to living their lives as bedwetters.

Q: We have tried to end the bedwetting for years. Our teenager is very discouraged as he was repeatedly told he would outgrow it. What can be done?
A: Each unsuccessful attempt at treatment (restricting fluids, taking to the bathroom, alarms, drugs, alarm clocks, reward, scolding, buzzer pads, surgeries) leaves the teenager and family with feelings of failure and frustration. Some people stop wetting the bed in their teen years, but are still left with the abnormal deep sleep pattern that can never be corrected. We are able to change that sleep pattern during treatment and end the bedwetting...once and for all.

Q: Is bedwetting caused by a psychological problem?
A: No, bedwetting does not have an emotional cause. However, it can create psychological side effects that are quite troublesome.

Q: Are bedwetters lazy, waiting until the last minute to go to the bathroom?
A: Bedwetters often have faulty bladder sensitivity and frequently get urgent needs to urinate. During the night, of course, the bedwetter is totally out of control due to the depth of sleep. We introduce an exercise to the bedwetter that eliminates or prevents daytime urgencies.

If you have reviewed the website and have a specific question that has not been addressed, please e-mail us at questions@nobedwetting.com

Allow 48-72 hours for a response. Please include the bedwetters age, years of wetting, and specific question.

It is difficult to answer specific treatment questions without first conducting an in-depth history. We recognize each patient may have many issues which we will be happy to address during the scheduled/formal consultation. Our program is truly unique and effective and allows us to meet with you over the phone or in person depending upon your distance from our clinic in Michigan.