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Posted 1/5/2014 11:44 AM (GMT 0)
Well stomach been playing up for a bit now well several weeks,slowly getting worse .
After a huge row with my teenage daughter yesterday a few hours later ended up having my first accident,at least I was at home but what worried me most was I just couldn't make it up 14 stairs in time from urge to accident was almost instant and passed a huge amount of bloody mucus.
Have consultant appointment on jan 23 so not long to wait can't get one any quicke,don't know if a visit to gp in between might be a good idea or will they just say wait to see consultant
Good job I work nights and there are plenty of toilets just so worried it will happen when I'm out
Haven't told hubby just said at moment if I say I need to go I need to go
Daughter being particularly difficult at present and work very stressful very short staffed which isn't helping I know
Feel happy sharing with you but find it difficult to share with hubby even though he is very good and understanding
Thanks for being here is a big help
Posted 1/5/2014 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
My hubz got to WATCH me have an accident yesterday... in a book store. I just didnt get any warning from my body. Asked him where the bathroom was and then just froze. Stood there and pooped my pants.

He realized it was too late when he caught a whiff of it... :(

Very embarrassing. And depressing. Hadn't had an accident in over a week!
(Im accident prone)

Not sure what a GP could do to help before the 23rd, but might be a good idea to call GI and see if you should bump up your meds until you get in to be seen?
Posted 1/5/2014 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
A GP might be able to prescribe some hydrocortisone suppositories. They are effective and quick in treating proctitis, which is what causes the urgency.
Posted 1/6/2014 3:42 PM (GMT 0)
Lambkins, sadly, accidents are just a part of this horrible disease. I've had a few public accidents as well over the years. If your condition is worsening then you need to change around your medications. Get in touch with your GI and get some new prescriptions.

Judy2 is right, urgency is caused by inflammation specifically when in the rectum. The best thing you can do is get your inflammation under control, and then you will not need to worry about accidents. It might be as simple as a few weeks of steroid enemas or pred to get it tamed. On the other hand, it could be adding new maintenance medications to your daily mix. Your GI can best tell how severe your inflammation is, and how quickly you are responding to your new or revised treatment plan.

Whether you tell your husband or not is irrelevant, as he might witness an accident unless you get this under control quickly. If you are not already, bring along an emergency kit with you containing a big ziplock bag, change of underwear, and some wipes for cleanup. The sooner you can get a prescription the better, try and nip this on the bud before it gets worse!
Posted 1/6/2014 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
The accidents are so depressing, I know. I know that a lot of people don't like consistent use if Imodium, but my doctor insists that it's ok to take it when you need to go out and you don't feel comfortable. I was told that 6 a day was ok, even though I will usually only take 1. I can't imagine what 6 would do to me. I mentioned the toxic mega colon thing to the doc and they didn't seem concerned. Not sure why there is such a difference of opinion on that. Its a temporary thing that you can do until you get the inflammation under control. I have the same problem right now, even though it has been a little better recently. After the morning rush to the bathroom and a dose of Imodium, I am usually ok until later that evening.
Posted 1/6/2014 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
I've had a couple over the years, but luckily all but one in my own house. I remember breaking wind one day while out shopping and only slowly realising (with dawning horror) what I'd really done. Embarrassing and depressing, but as others have said just another wonderful blessing of this disease...
Posted 1/6/2014 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Yes seems to be the 2 second sprint at present funny thing is I'm not going lots upto 7 times a day sometimes just 2 but suddenly stomach says now and that's it
Never had this before have always had warnings and been able to hold on for some time
But once I've been can go for ages before going again,what I eat doesn't seem to make a difference so just eating what I normally do
Posted 1/7/2014 7:32 AM (GMT 0)
Suppositories and enemas may be just what the doctor should order! That's what I am going to try to get next. Really need this urgency to go down.

Hope you are able to get some and no more accidents :)
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