Bowel incontinence

[Learides]

I a really embarassesed, frustrated and depressed. I never know when I can go out in public without a diaper kit.

We want to go on vacation, and I am scared to think of what a mess I could be in, literally.

Help anyone?


Learides

[Learides]

Bowel incontinence TEST DAY

I teach my last lesson today. Weather is cool at the coast which will help, but 3 hrs on a horse is a big question.

This will be a test to see if some strategies are working, but I am nervous.

This may turn out ok or a disaster, but is a learning experience in coping with this problem.

Can anyone tell me if kegel exercises have made any difference in bowel control?

So frustrated and anxious

[Milhous]

The best I have is work yourself into a bowel management program that works for you. Go once a day at the same time(some people go every other day).
I have a medicine that gives me diarrhea so I use Loperamide HCL tablets to help me regulate things as I would rather be a little constipated than loose as I have more accidents when I am loose. but one can easily go the other way so it requires constant vigilance.
Drink lots of fluids if you are able. Getting fiber in the diet is also necessary.