Hi Maisy, welcome. I can imagine that bowel incontinence is distressing. Do you know what the underlying cause is?

Hello @maisy3,

I read your post about bowel incontinence. When you see your doctor or talk with him/her you might consider asking for a referral to a pelvic floor therapist. They are very good at treating both urine and bowel incontinence.

Did your symptoms of incontinence begin after starting a new medication?

Hi @maisy3 As suggested, a pelvic floor specialist (urogynecologist) would probably be able to help you, or depending on some factors be able to direct you to a doctor who can. There is speciality physical therapy for both urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence.

Also, when I had some problems with getting a diagnosis from a family doctor I was advised by two other doctors that as you get older your PCP should be a doctor of internal medicine, they are generally better diagnosticians. Family doctors are great in the capacity of treating the whole family - children and parents - but as we age we need more specialized treatment. I did switch and am glad that I did.
JK