fecal incontinence

[Darcy2000]

such a delicate subject… going through a rough period … ups and downs with leaking stool once or twice a day ….until I see my gastro if I can get an appt I was thinking I would try and reset my system by giving myself a prep as if I was having a colonoscopy ..I have many social occasions coming up…

Any alternate suggestions appreciated

[Hetchins1946]

I regularly suffer from light faecal incontinence - more than 'skid marks" but not full-on diarrhoea. I'm also waiting for a gastroenterology appointment to review what's going on, as this is new since my 2007 diagnosis

I've learned to live with it using a combination of panty liners / sanitary towels and a prescription product called 'Renew Inserts' ( although I think these seem to give me haemorrhoids). I'm hoping for great things from the specialist as this is my number one issue.

I'm not sure what you mean by a 'prep', but if you mean an enema I personally feel that might well be counter-productive as it could mess up your gut flora and weaken your anal muscles.

It is a horrid problem.



[SRud]

I also get light fecal incontinence if I have too much fibre. What helps me is probiotics and a low fibre diet.

Try not to disturb the gut microbiome by doing preps like you mentioned. It may further aggravate the problem.