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<p>There are so many threads about pooping, but my main concern is with pee. My 4yo DD holds on to pee and when she does go she doesn't empty her bladder fully. DD has a lot of accidents as a result. I'm not worried about the wetting so much, but this has led to health complications. She has had a UTI (cystitis) for many months now and antibiotics have not been effective. She is being seen by a specialist who has recommended potty re-learning, but I'm afraid his suggestions regarding how to actually do this are fairly limited. He suggests drinking lots of water, going at regular times and hissing while peeing. He also suggests taking cranberry. We've already been doing most of this (and more- probiotics, d-mannose, homeopathics, low sugar diet) for months.</p>
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<p>I'm very worried about the long term effects of the infection and this is making me stressed when dealing with her- I feel like I simply cannot let her hold her pee in. As a result I'm constantly telling her to go to the toilet despite the fact that I know this is part of the problem. She has been very slow to potty learn and has often resisted suggestions to go- I'll admit I made some mistakes by continuing to encourage her to use the potty instead of just putting her back in pull ups for a while. By the time I did put her back in pull ups at the age of 3 1/2 the bad habit of holding on had already started. </p>
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<p>She is now out of pull ups during the day but has many accidents, although she has made some big improvements over the past month despite the infection. </p>
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<p>I'd love to hear if anyone else has had similar problems or any advice or support you might have to offer. </p>
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<p>Thanks.</p>
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<p>I'm very worried about the long term effects of the infection and this is making me stressed when dealing with her- I feel like I simply cannot let her hold her pee in. As a result I'm constantly telling her to go to the toilet despite the fact that I know this is part of the problem. She has been very slow to potty learn and has often resisted suggestions to go- I'll admit I made some mistakes by continuing to encourage her to use the potty instead of just putting her back in pull ups for a while. By the time I did put her back in pull ups at the age of 3 1/2 the bad habit of holding on had already started. </p>
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<p>She is now out of pull ups during the day but has many accidents, although she has made some big improvements over the past month despite the infection. </p>
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<p>I'd love to hear if anyone else has had similar problems or any advice or support you might have to offer. </p>
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<p>Thanks.</p>