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Bowel or fecal incontinence and how to manage it

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Hi, @njzmom. I agree - fecal incontinence is not fun. I had it before in my bed, twice. It accompanied severe diarrhea as a medication side effect, and boy, was I feeling humiliated. For awhile, I used some bed pads from a local big box store, and that gave me the confidence to fall asleep, without terror that an incident would occur.

I moved your post here so that you could connect with others talking about fecal incontinence, such as @p95 @slangston @deblf @hopeful33250 @wizdum @emyliander and others:

- Bowel or fecal incontinence and how to manage it https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bowel-incontinence/?pg=15

@sallyw133 also may have some thoughts for you about making it safe to venture out.

At this point, njzmom, do you venture out, or do you skip social occasions? Do you experience this issue during the night and during the daytime?

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I avoid MANY outings, depending on the time of day and if I am certain of having a restroom nearby.

I have never had a loss of bowel during the night. I always wear protection, day and night. As soon as I feel a little “confident” and don’t wear it, I usually have an accident - so frustrating!

Hi njzmom,
I myself do not have fecal incontinence but I have a family member who does. She finds it very upsetting, as it comes on rapidly and is not controllable. She now wears Depends just in case it happens, even while at home, as it can strike suddenly.
I hope you find some help with the problem.