Bowel urgency: Any suggestions?

I meant to write a reply to you but posted it as a comment below, Sorry for the double post.

"I had to break down and go with Depends-type pull-ups, and it was tough emotionally, but I had no choice after several embarrassing accidents due to EPI, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Pull-ups usually work well enough for me. Actual tape diapers are too uncomfortable on my small frame, as I have lost a lot of weight."

LOWFOD diet, Creon, and peppermint oil have brought me relief, but it is not a 100% cure for EPI or bowel urgency. I am just relieved that it is mostly under control.

Depending on quantity, I use a pantiliner. Or w D- use a pad. Hope this helps

I was 85# now 80#'s & I was a certified nurses aide. Rest assured, no leaks. But, if you're worried, a medical supply store supplies bed chucks. It's a blue light plastic square that goes neath you bottom. Cotton side up. You'll rest much better w knowing you can sleep w/o worrying abt an accident. I had an accident at hospital & I poured out on floor. Got yelled at. Threw up. & no one came to clean the tossed mess. I fell asleep w some still on my feet. Oakwood gone Beaumont now Corewell Hospital in Dbn MI horrible hygiene & care for patients. I wouldn't kennel my dog their

Depending on quantity, I use a pantiliner. Or w D- use a pad. Hope this helps

As a male, I have tried using an insert, but I was worried it would not be enough at the end of the day, so I usually rely on pull-ups. I am just grateful I don't have to rely on bulky diapers that are uncomfortable.

I had to break down and go with Depends-type pull-ups, and it was tough emotionally, but I had no choice after several embarrassing accidents due to EPI, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Pull-ups usually work well enough for me. Actual tape diapers are too uncomfortable on my small frame, as I have lost a lot of weight.

Thank you for thinking of that. Yes, I was tested two times. Did tons of testing for all sorts of things when the IBS-D type symptoms became apparent, followed up by even more testing. Initially, the Creon made a significant difference in bowel control, and over time, I had even stopped having most accidents. However, then I started to have constipation. That led me to the LOWFOD map diet, Miralax daily, and peppermint oil. Even though the urgency is intermittent, it is much better the last 10 weeks.

Hi. What is the effect of peppermint oil, where do you buy it and how do you take it?

All the GI drs suggested it after I started talking about it, and I get the generic from CVS (in the USA) called Intestinal Defense. It reduces IBS symptoms and I take it 30 minutes before I eat. I can certainly notice a difference if I skip it for a day or two. There is a screenshot attached of the product. It is not a magic bullet, but it helps.