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I’ve had to throw away my underwear because of a leaky bowel. It’s disgusting and I! What can I do?
First off, know that you are absolutely not alone in this — a MyMSTeam member once said their days "revolve around the bathroom," and others have shared the same frustrations. It's okay to feel disgusted and fed up. Let's talk about what can actually help.
Neurogenic bowel dysfunction is very common with MS, affecting up Show Full Answer
Hey Tracey, I do so understand! Everything the MyMSTeam states above is correct. I walk/hike 5 days a week and make sure to empty my bowels before I leave, even if I don't feel like I have to. Every morning I eat whole grain oatmeal with berries, nuts and Greek yogurt. I drink water before I have my morning coffee and stay hydrated throughout the day. My other meals contain lots of veggies, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts, spinach, sweet potatoes, and salads. I eat meat and fish and have cut down on regular potatoes and pasta. All of these things help me be regular and I haven't had an accident for a few years now.
Super familiar with this problem! In fact the first thing that I did was I got examined by a gastroenterologist to make sure that I didn't have anything else triggering me. he actually found that I had a slight hernia, but he was able to take care of before it became a big problem. Starting with that incident I began wearing adult depends every day. actually I mostly wear those when I am away from home, but even on days where I am at home I still wear an absorbent pad in my underwear two handle any leakage.
Please DO NOT feel anything what you are NOT. Also, please just enjoy life, @A MyMSTeam Member!
I have the problem hate knowing I'll probley smell of pee plúss whe I go out and about and will have to change at a point before get home in few hrs and lord that's without a sip of darry even 2 bites of yourget I'm done fore . I've stood still being talk to by officer nicely but still not able get away fast enough and right there had full accedents knowing anyone close could smell and see what went on and I've gone to store had to leave but had accedents all way out to car Ive use adult depends very little help for the hug cost and very little help with my embarrassment. I've had to go in every parking lot within 20 miles of me in last few years I hate it I feel like a disgusting dirty bag lady which is how most seem to see me as homeless vegrent that I'm not
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