Bowel urgency: Any suggestions?

Thanks. One day at a time. Any recommendations on dealing would be appreciated. 😉

I have a lot of mucous whenever I feel like I have to pass gas, or when I have a bm. Does anyone else have this problem?

@gaileygirl
It’s fairly common to pass mucous with bowel movements and gas -especially with IBS. The large intestine has mucous glands.
However, if it really becomes excessive or has blood in it one should talk to a doctor.

I have ulcerative colitis and the “urgency to go” is almost a daily problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated

It is such a horrific problem! Life altering.
I also use the Bentyl regularly when hypermotility of my colon starts because I know it is going to be one of those days. Like you, if I have an outing or travel I take anti-diarrheal and Bentyl.

I carry clean underwear, pads, Cottonelles and clean baggies in my purse at all times. And wear a pad most days, just in case.

hugs

That is my current routine too. I’m 77, so I also know that more changes are forthcoming up the road, so I want to continue to research, ask, listen and invite suggestions. We’re all different, but it helps to know what works for others. Thanks for your response!

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@vickin
I’m sorry to hear that you have ulcerative colitis. How many years have you had it?
Do you take any medication to control it?
Have you discussed this urgency with your doctor?
As you may have read many with urgency take meds such as dicyclomine and Imodium. Ask your doctor about this if you haven’t done so already.
Are there certain foods, spices that you think may trigger the urgency?

Thank goodness that others suffering from this are willing to share their experience. I was beginning to think my bowel incontinence problem was rare as no one I knew seemed to have it. I’m 69 & feeling quite housebound, hesitant to go out, hate having appointments, etc. it’s comforting to know others share in this frustrating problem.

Yes it is! Lots of encouragement and good suggestions from others with similar symptoms here. Everyone is different, so trial and success is the way to go and of course medical counseling. Please update about what works for you. We can all benefit.