Feeling low and no one really to talk to...

(((((((((((((((((((((LMills)))))))))))))))))) I am so sorry, and please know that it happens to all of us. Have you tried using a bit of immodium or something like that.

(((LMILLS))) I am so sorry that that happened to you. Please know that we have all been there at one time or another. I agree with MMMNavy maybe try taking some Immodium to at least help slow it down again. I think maybe you need to get on some Pred or something to get this flare under control quickly. Hope you get feeling better soon.

LMills,

I'm so sorry this happened to you

The first time I had my first big accident was at 330 in the morning. My dog woke me up because he himself had diarrhea and needed to get out as soon as possible. I was going through a flare at the time and as soon as my pup disappeared into the bushes I was hit with intense pain. My pores opened up and I knew that I wasn't going to make it. I stood there, in front of my neighbors house in the middle of the night, and had the second biggest bloody poo accident of my life. It was awful. I had poo running down my legs, eek. To make matters worse, when my dog came back from the bushes he smelled me, looked at me and seemed incredibly confused! That was even more humiliating! I was so humiliated, even though just my pup was there.

The biggest accident I ever had was this past summer when I was at my parents house. My brother was in a meeting with his boss (he works from home) and I was in my room. I got hit with a huge flare and had to sprint out of my room and didn't make it. My brother's boss was there and it was just incredibly awful. And the smell, well, that was awful too (considering it smelled up the entire basement area). I broke down crying and didn't come out of the bathroom for over an hour. Eek.

When I was at that stage, the only thing that controlled me was prednisone. Luckily, now that I've tapered, I've been able to stay healthy without needing prednisone. This is the first time since I've had Crohn's that I've been able to go almost three months without the 'roids.

Good luck to ya, and PLEASE keep your head up. =)

-Em

Huge hugs, LMills.

I'm so sorry. I've had some moments like that and I've only been lucky that they occurred at home. It must suck and it's one of the wonderful suckiness that is this disease. Just know that nothing can last like that forever.

Hi LM,

I wish I could give you some helpful advise, as you so kindly took the time to do for my daughter, (Stomach Pain?). Unfortunately, I really don't have enough experience to offer you any substantial help. You must be quite a fine young lady though, considering you're obviously battling your own circumstances, and are taking the time in the face of that to help others. That's admirable. Well, being Catholic, I just got home from mass tonight and the sermon, (don't worry, I'm not trying to convert you), was about how God only gives us challenges, not crisis. I know you sound really down right now, but you'll get stronger in the days to come. I'm sure you'll stare down the challenge. 

I don't think I can give ya any suggestions... When my Crohn's flares up, I usually have constipation really bad.... *There's been a few times where I've had D, though... I only had an accident once... happened while I was in bed... no one was in the dorm at the time*

I'm sorry this happened to ya, though... *Hugs* Seems like you run into so many problems.. I hope things get better for you. And I certainly sympathize with the part about school... :(

Hi LMills...no advice just hugs, prayers and support!

You can be very helpful and supportive, too, LMills... *Hugs*

Oh andorable...that sounds miserable...I really admire you for keeping such a positive disposition...it really helps me, and I'm sure the others who read your post, feel inspired to stay strong. I did get a reply from my doctors and I have to increase my prednisone dose again. They said it's all they can do for the moment. Hopefully the humira will kick in before the next appointment so they don't start talking about cutting pieces of me out :)
I hope you're having a lot of those good days right now! Please, keep that wonderful attitude and I will definitely follow!

Hey Lmills, I understand how you feel. I am not much older and feel bad when it happens. Highly embarassed, but what can we do but be prepared as my mom says. :) Here is some of my totally embarrassing moments. :) Hope this makes you feel better.

I thought i was over having my accidents and then just when I was helping a friend with her flooding apartment the day before yesterday, and bam it just hit me. I was so embarassed because i rarely have accidents. luckily her and i are the same size. I think I was so worked up by the water coming from the fan in her bathroom, the light in the hall way and the light in her bedroom as well as various holes in the ceiling, that I forgot about my condition and got a little too worked up. It was a lot of water.I thought I was ok at the time so it was totally unexpected.

I havent had many accidents in public, knock on wood. I usually am at home when i have had accidents. I have never had one around my bf of 3 yrs luckily either. I only recently told him about them in general. He didnt even have a clue. He always figured that I got to the bathroom on time i guess. ?

The only other public accident i have had this year was a couple months after i had my daughter. I havent told anyone this yet and it is still so embarassing.
I was at a court house doing a friend a favor. I had a normal tummy ache, for me that is. We drove to a place an hour away from where we lived and i was looking after my friends little boy. I thought i was feeling pretty good. We had stopped at tim hortons before we left home and he had gotten his son some timbits to occupy him while he was doing his thing at the court house. It took about an hour and while we were waiting outside the courtrooms, i had a couple timbits, knowing full well they would upset my stomach. Within 5 minutes i had to go really bad. There i was with a toddler and an infant with a couple sitting a few feet away, total strangers. I didn't know what to do. Within a couple of minutes my friend came out while I was strapping Claire into her carseat and took his son out to the truck. I said I would be right out. I didnt think I was going to be long, but it took about 20 minutes.

I thought i could breathe through the pain. No way. It just kind of happened. I was lucky it was summer time. I was wearing shorts and a really long top. Also very lucky. I stood startled and it went every where. Down my leg, into my sandles all over my daughter who was only a few inches away from me in her carseat. I had an extra pair of clothes for her and I stripped the pants she was wearing and threw them away. I was upset about her pants because they were my favorite ones. I had to ask these total strangers to look after my baby while i rushed to the bathroom to clean up. They didnt notice anything i dont think. I ended up dumping my favorite pair of underwear in the garbage and taking off my shorts, washed them and put them in a plastic bag.

To this day my friend doesnt know that this happened either. When I got home my bf asked what that funny smell was on the carseat. I fained that i had no idea. I scrubbed and scrubbed it trying to get the smell out. :( i think it has finally faded.