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Bowel or fecal incontinence and how to manage it

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Have an appointment booked with a colorectal surgeon at the end of February, day before I turn 70, Lol. Hoping he will have some good suggestions. A gynaecologist was not helpful at all. I’m so tired of the get more fiber, drink more water, it’s IBS & all in your head attitude. I suspect helping older ladies with fecal incontinence is not high priority for many. Keeping my fingers crossed that this doc will be different.

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Turned out to be very disappointing. Although he detected low tone in the anal sphincter the only solution offered for my age was a colostomy. Anal manometry test was possible to see if the implant was a candidate but distance & timing was not very doable. Since I’ve seen a naturopath but I think she’s only able to address bowel frequency & not incontinence. I have read elsewhere of people resorting to enemas before leaving the house to give them some time away from toilets & having to wear protection. I may give that a try next.