My son is 9 years old and still wets the bed every single night! Also his teachers think he is a text book ADD case! What should I do?

Get him evaluated for ADD. I wasn't aware that bedwetting was a sympton/sign of ADD. Very interesting.

Also talk to his doc about the bet wetting... there are many physical causes for this that can be treated!!!

First, you'll need to have him evaluated for both the ADD and the bedwetting.

We had significant success with a bed alarm. My granddaughter just couldn't wake herself up to go but the bed alarm helped her a lot. In three nights she was dry

Bedwetting can be an indication of ADD/ADHD, although I don't remember exactly how it's linked. Since his current doc doesn't believe in ADD/ADHD, definitely change his doc. But, when you go in, I'd start with the bedwetting - bring it all up, but try to address the bedwetting first. ADD/ADHD (if it's being diagnosed properly) usually takes at least 2 visits and a few weeks to diagnose - you usually have forms to fill out, forms for the teacher to fill out, etc. The bedwetting, depending on the cause, amount, etc. might be able to be resolved in just one visit, if it's not related to ADD. And, if he doesn't have ADD, you don't want to delay the bedwetting being resolved.

Be careful taking the word of a teacher on ADD - they are not supposed to tell you things like that. If you haven't already, read up on the symptoms so that you can tell the doctor what YOU think, not just the teachers.

IMHO It's not for the school to make a diagnosis EVER!

ADD should not be diagnosed by a pediatrician. It should only be diagnosed by a children's behavioral specialist. You can't look at a child and say oh- they have it.
You should to go through an entire assessment based on cognitive skills which include following a list of instructions, remembering from one day to the next- heck even from 10 mins prior.
A pediatrician can treat with medication for ADD. Although many parents have found success through diet and behavior therapy (make lists)

Bed wetting is a separate issue, probably not related to ADD.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocturnal_enuresis

Yes- I have experience with both issues. I have a bed wetter and have raised two ADD children.

"Tried it! I wasted $3,000 on it"

Wow! Mine was $89

Consider getting him tested for food intolerances by a naturopath or holistic nutritionist. Or you could try a food elimination diet, which is harder to do but more accurate. I suggest you try at least avoiding all forms of dairy for four weeks to see if he wets the bed less often or even stops. My daughter had ADHD symptoms when she was six so I did a lot of research into it. She had intolerances to food coloring, some preservatives, dairy, wheat and sugar. She also had an imbalance of bacteria (candida), probably caused by taking antibiotics. I learned that having lots of exercise, regular bedtimes and keeping her blood sugar levels steady would improve her behaviour. She avoided those foods for five months and took supplements. Her next teacher didn't notice any signs of ADHD, and she was able to easily sit down through a whole dinner time with us. She is no longer intolerant to anything but sugar.

First, the school can NOT legally give an opinion on what is wrong with your child. They cannot name a disorder, but can guide you with what questions to ask the doctor. Second, if your child's doctor is not willing to look at a possible diagnosis of ADD, then find another doctor that will listen to you and your concerns and act on them.

Take your child to a urologist to see if there is a physical reason for the bedwetting, he could have an underdeveloped bladder.