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Posted 8/18/2016 10:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys, Ive just joined this forum and wanted to share my most recent UC adventure..

Background: 25yo female, diagnosed in 2012, taking Pentasa 4 times a day, currently in remission!

So i was making the 30 minute drive to a lesson yesterday when I started feeling awful cramps. I assumed it would be gas I could easily pass, seeing I have been in remission for the past 5 months, and havent eaten any of my trigger foods.
Well those positive thoughts quickly subsided as I quickly realized I was pooping right then and there whether I liked it or not. Luckily I had some paper bags in the back seat of my car, so I ripped off my shorts and underwear and let it rip on this bag. I was in the middle of awful traffic and was certain as I was propping myself up, that drivers nearby could easily see into my car .. nono
Anyway, I was only 2 minutes away at the time of the crap (which was just a pile of liquid sludge, but no blood..) and my student lives in an ultra busy area. There was Nowhere i could clean myself off in privacy, so i drove to the busy apartment complex where he lives and into an underground parking area where I managed to find a discreet spot to dump the bag of liquid poo, wipe myself off a bit, and regain some dignity.

And guys I still went to that lesson and taught for three darn hours after the incident.

Once i was home I told my boyfriend what happened, and he helped clean some little poo splatters that had gotten on the seat in the car.. (what a guy!!)
Only then did I break down in tears.

How was I able to crap in public and dump it in some parking garage and carry on with my life as normal?? UC has certainly changed what I would consider normal these days.

I wanted to share my story to see if anyone experienced something similar --and to see how normal an accident like this is while NOT on a flare up. I have been feeling some urgency lately, so I could be in the beginning stages of a flare.. but it really took me totally by surprise.

Looking forward to hearing some responses/feedback :) smilewinkgrin
Posted 8/18/2016 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
Aww, hugs to you. What a nasty experience, props for dealing with it so smoothly. Yeah, it's the worst when you think you're out of the woods only to get a wake up call. For me that moment usually comes when I start seeing blood again. Always a dramatic moment.

I am having pretty regular public accidents at the moment, one of the worst was when it happened on a bus. I had to wait for my stop, then walk home for 15 minutes with people and cars walking / driving past. I could feel it trickling down my leg and was convinced it was going to come out at the bottom, but it didn't in the end. It just pooled at the bottom, above my shoe, luckily. It was the only thing I could do, because the stuff to clean up was all inside. I did think as I approached the house ... I'm ****ing awesome. I was so relaxed. It too made think about how I've changed. The people in my "has UC benefited you" thread will hate me for saying this, but it was actually a triumphant moment that felt really good and I'm glad it happened, simply because I observed how I dealt with it without freaking out.
Posted 8/18/2016 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for sharing , Chicken Wings :)
I think I reacted similarly, at first proud that I didnt let it affect me so negatively and I just went on with my day-but I did have a good cry over a glass of wine when I finally made it home 😅

I read through that thread as well: "How has UC Benefited you".. I honestly think I am a happier person post diagnosis than before.
I used to be absolutely wracked with anxiety and stress, all from a very young age (5,6 years old). Only when I became diagnosed did I realize how these mental problems started to mirror themselves within my guts, and I've been able to start cutting out the negativity in my life, which has left a beautiful open space for some very positive people I have met since my diagnosis. My boyfriend being one of them!!

I have been able to control stress better, but occasionally it gets the better of me. I have been thinking about seeking some anti anxiety medication , Xanax, or something of the type. I'm not quite sure how that will work in Korea and the process itself gives me anxiety just thinking about it!

Anyone experience success with Xanax, or something similar?
Posted 8/19/2016 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I've had accidents while driving on at least a half a dozen different occasions. It's happened on highway exit ramps multiple times with a gas station just in sight, simply infuriating. Happened a few times on back roads while trying to pull over to the side of the road for an emergency run in the woods. I have an emergency kit in the trunk with extra tp, wet wipes, and a change of underwear within a big ziplock bag. I'd go in the gas station I couldn't wait for, and cleanup in the bathroom. Underwear get rinsed, if saveable and go in the ziplock, otherwise I'll toss em in the dumpster outside lol.

If you're having accidents then you're flaring. It's a sign of moderate/severe inflammation within your rectum. See your gastroenterologist asap for a stool test to check for pathogenic causes like cdiff. He/she might want a colonoscopy or flexible-sigmoidoscopy to see exactly what's going on.

What's your pentasa total dsily dose? 4,000 milligrams is typical, ask for an increase if your less than that. Ask for rectal route mesalamine, pentasa suppository or enema help.
Posted 8/19/2016 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
Im lucky bc I'm a contractor with a Van,i always make sure i have a 5 gal bucket in Van.Burger King,Mc Donalds, Dunkin Donuts etc etc etc.Whatever it takes. Been pretty lucky lately.Most of my jobs close to home which makes life easier.Long trips suck.Like I've seen on here we have TOILET RADAR
Posted 8/19/2016 10:58 AM (GMT 0)
Been there done that.
The trick is to have a supply of newspaper and napkins or TP in the car.
A double sheet under your butt and some to cover yourself while driving.
Don't forget to get your seat belt back on, otherwise you might get stopped.
Old Mike
Posted 8/19/2016 3:23 PM (GMT 0)
Yeep. Last public poop was behind a historical landmark school house in Nebraska while road tripping home from Canada.....when you gotta go :)
Posted 8/19/2016 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
Been there done that more times than I care to remember.
Sorry. :(
Posted 8/19/2016 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry this happened to you. Especially because you were in remission. Sometimes even when I'm in remission I get bad diarrhea. Hopefully you're not flaring.
Posted 8/19/2016 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome!! Your descriptive story put me in your shoes for a moment. Nothing more demoralizing than knowing you're going to mess yourself and being unable to do anything about it - except maybe doing it in the back of your car while onlookers are watching. I personally always drove around with some garbage bags for "worst case" scenarios. If the worst happened, at least i'd be able to avoid dirtying my car seats... I never used them luckily. I had so much anxiety over the possibility of having an accident that I wouldn't leave my home unless it was 100% necessary - and i'd plan before leaving, not eat the entire day before to avoid having food in my system. That would enable me to go without toilet trips for a few hours usually. I'd still spend a lot of time after waking up passing bloody messes. I think you need to keep an eye & see whether things continue to be urgent, and if so, you should figure out a different treatment plan. The other thing you can do, is put together a kit for your trunk. This could contain a change of clothes, zip lock bags, cleaning products (in case the car got dirty)... It's smart for a person with UC to have some supplies on hand. I like your attitude, you're a trooper and you pulled through, made the best of it, that's all we can do in these situations!
Posted 10/7/2016 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
Yes this just happened to me 2 weeks ago. My colitis isn't the worst it's been but it's not getting better. I just moved from Hawaii where I he also my doctors appts and infusion appt and medications under control. Since moving back to California I had to wait a month and a half to get the free insurance through the state. I missed my Remicade infusion....I'm now 2 months overdue and finally have a doctor appt with a GI next week. But idk when I'm getting my infusion.

I was driving to work (and normally I'm good at making sure to have gone to the bathroom a million times before I leave) for some reason this day was not a good one. I was maybe 5-10 mins from work but stuck in traffic on the freeway. I had a flare and I just couldn't hold it in. I was supposed to be the opening person too and I started freaking out. This is a new job to me so I didn't have anyone's phone numbers as the office phone is set to night mode.

I drove him sitting in my own filth to clean up and change and then drove back to work 😞 I never did tell my job the real reason I had to go home. I said I threw up on myself. I thought that was less embarrassing than.....I crap my pants! Lol.

It's really hard for me to want to work anymore. I feel like crap everyday and I just wanna stay home and sleep. I've had my UC for 6 years now and I've never achieved remission. Hoping it happens soon!!
Posted 10/7/2016 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you experienced an accident while driving, many of us can relate though. Just make sure that your infusion as soon as you can, and be mindful. As having an accident is usually a sign that your ulcerative colitis is flaring or soon flaring badly. Keep in touch with your doctor and try to get the insurance approvals and everything moving to get back on your medications as prescribed. Good luck!
Posted 10/7/2016 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
wow, that sucks Allison :-(

sorry, don't know much about your Ca insurance situation - but don't they have a provision for someone with a chronic disease that needs ongoing treatment ? that's ludicrous that you have to wait so long !
Posted 10/7/2016 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
"I pooped in the car - while driving.."

Um sorry but this happens to me all the time, EVERYWHERE.
It literally just happened to me less than 2 hours ago.
I risked going diaperless for 10 minutes to get my viet broth soup
and on the way back went in my jeans with no underwear
or diapers on. Never go anywhere without your diapers,
when you are at home you don't move around much. When
you get in a car the g forces throw around your insides
and %$it happens, and for me I never have even 30 seconds
and it decides, I have no control. Your mind always makes
you believe lies, your diaper is the only thing that can
protect you from the lies of your manipulative mind that
always tells your fantasies and false promises it can't keep.
Posted 10/9/2016 10:59 AM (GMT 0)
So sorry! That only happened to me once and I had a plastic bag near by to put under me so it wouldn't get on my seat. I give you a lot of credit for keeping your head up and going through with your lesson. Idk if I would have emotionally been able to do that.

And btw- your bf sounds like a keeper :)
Posted 10/10/2016 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
IBS runs in my DH's family and they are notorious for needing to go ASAP. My SIL devised a plan to keep a box in her car that she could grab in an emergency along with wipes and hand sanitizer. I now keep them in the car in a plastic container with a lid, just in case. The only time I needed it was when I came down with a stomach bug and had to pull over on the highway, first to throw up (I just opened the door) and then the d hit me about 20 minutes later. Boy was I glad that container was there. I actually emptied it out on the side of the road and put the lid on it and kept it in the car just in case I needed it again since I was an hour from home.
UC sucks, no doubt about it.
Posted 10/13/2016 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry. Please message me if you'd like. I've got some remissions tips... I teach as well.
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