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Fecal incontinence: What helps?

Women's Health | Last Active: Apr 25, 2023 | Replies (22)

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I have also had this problem for years and it’s getting worse, to the point of interrupting my active lifestyle. I started taking Metamucil which has helped but not enough. I’m now looking at surgical options.

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What surgical options are you looking at? I tried the sacral nerve stimulator implant but it was not successful. I don't think they ever got the electrodes placed correctly and the stimulator got infected with staff bacteria so it had to come out. I would consider other surgical options at this point, but not sure what they would be? Any input you can give me on that would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you so much!

i too found Metamucil help full