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Posted 11/6/2016 1:14 PM (GMT 0)
I am fairly new to running and typically run routes that have a bathroom available but as I increase my mileage this is becoming more difficult. Yesterday I almost had an accident but thankfully made it home in time. I don't want to quit running but not sure how to deal with this. I have been in remission for quite a while but over the last 2-3 weeks have noticed things picking up. I am under a lot of stress so I am sure that isn't helping. Anyway, any tips? Thanks!
Posted 11/6/2016 2:00 PM (GMT 0)

Jean123! said...
I am fairly new to running and typically run routes that have a bathroom available but as I increase my mileage this is becoming more difficult. Yesterday I almost had an accident but thankfully made it home in time. I don't want to quit running but not sure how to deal with this. I have been in remission for quite a while but over the last 2-3 weeks have noticed things picking up. I am under a lot of stress so I am sure that isn't helping. Anyway, any tips? Thanks!

I run. It is a challenge. I run very early in the morning while it's still dark out and there's little or no traffic. I'm also in a an area with a lot of woods along the roads. I carry a small supply of TP in case I have to duck into the woods before I can get back home.

I know this isn't a practical approach for everyone but it's worked for me for a long time.
Posted 11/6/2016 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
I had a lot of problems sticking with running when I was in remission. It has caused me to flare or experience symptoms every time I have tried. It is sad but it is what it is. I was a "chronic cardio" type of person and would run 3-5 miles a day. I guess my body just doesn't like that kind of stress so it creates an inflammatory response.

As for the bathroom, I would run around places that I knew I could go in if needed like the library, grocery store, drug stores, churches. It took me months to get comfortable running in a park again because I REALLY HATE using the port-a-potty.
Posted 11/6/2016 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
Run mostly rural routes and then there's always friendly-trees available. I hiked during mild flares and made use of the woods on a number of occassions, just bring extra tp lol.
Posted 11/6/2016 8:06 PM (GMT 0)
I run, but my coping mechanism has been to run later in the morning. Pre-uc I would get up, put in my running clothes, pee, drink some water and head out the door. Now I wait at least 90 minutes after I wake up and have 1-2 BM's first. It makes going on runs longer than 5 or 6 miles a challenge if I have to work at 9. I am usually up at 6 and running around 8 am if both my kids get to their individual school buses on time. I try to go for long runs on the weekend.
Posted 11/6/2016 11:13 PM (GMT 0)
I can't run outside, if my belly jiggles or the up and down motion I have to poop
Posted 11/8/2016 2:10 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone. So far I am fine on shorter runs. I am going to start taking 1 Imodium on any run further than 5 miles. And I'm going to start carrying TP :-)
Posted 11/8/2016 4:34 AM (GMT 0)
There's easy options for a pocket. You can fold some tp in a ziplock bag. They also have small rolls of tp in plastic dispensers that are made for backpackers/campers, easy to fit in a pocket. An example:

/www.rei.com/product/850919/cotton-buds-tissue-to-go-toilet-paper

/www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Toiler-Paper-Campers-3-Pack/13848626
Posted 11/8/2016 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Oh great post, iPoop, these would be very handy for my husband and his all-day hikes in the mountains.
Posted 11/8/2016 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
Yup, fellow hiker and multi-day backpacker here which is why i bought similar travel tp (the plastic protector helps during unexpected downpours as wet tp sucks). Great for cars or pockets too when out and about. Luckily the great outdoors is full of friendly-trees and bathroom spots with a view.

I keep folded tp in my wallet, makes it look like i have lots of cash, but it's a different paper accepted anywhere uc urgency strikes turn
Posted 11/8/2016 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
****! Cute.

Oops, I guess you can't even say LM*ahem*O.
Posted 11/8/2016 10:07 PM (GMT 0)

iPoop said...
There's easy options for a pocket. You can fold some tp in a ziplock bag. They also have small rolls of tp in plastic dispensers that are made for backpackers/campers, easy to fit in a pocket. An example:

/www.rei.com/product/850919/cotton-buds-tissue-to-go-toilet-paper

/www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Toiler-Paper-Campers-3-Pack/13848626

Thanks! I am going to look for these at Walmart next time I go shopping.
Posted 11/9/2016 1:53 PM (GMT 0)
I used to run 4-5 times a week and I literally stopped running after diagnosed with UC. I finished a half marathon in Oct '16 without any prep/practice but was very tensed all along.

I am planning to train on the treadmill and shorter runs outdoors (less than 6 miles) when weather is good. I usually run after 4 PM.
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