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Posted 2/26/2013 9:22 AM (GMT 0)
Okay this sounds silly, but has anybody figured out how to tell?

I've had a few accidents in my time by not running fast enough, but always known what was going on. But the last few weeks I've genuinely not known, last week I was casually browsing in the fabric department of a shop and next minute, "hmmm, that feels a little wrong..AH crap" luckily they had a cafe so a public toilet, i sacrificed the pants but it was just a big pile of blood.  The other odd part was just how calm I was about it.

In recent nights I've been getting up about 5 times in the night, just to go to the toilet where it's only mucus and blood, but once again, sometimes it's wind, sometimes its not. had the odd accident where I thought "i went a minute ago and it was just wind i'm not running...oh bollocks it wasn't wind this time"

I was walking to the book shop on sunday, had to swiftly march to the nearest public toilets, whcih are very close to topshop and left after spending more than I could afford on clothes, so this is starting to get on my nerves a bit now.

So yeh, am I missing a trick?  I know when I'm normal I'm perfectly normal, but when flaring, can anybody tell. hmmmm

Posted 2/26/2013 9:59 AM (GMT 0)
I don't think there is any way to tell. This did happen more to me when using enemas versus suppositories. I had never pooped my pants til I used enemas. However I am not saying anyone should change their med regimen based on my experience. This was just how my body reacted and as we see on this site everyday what works for some doesn't work for others.
Posted 2/26/2013 11:20 AM (GMT 0)
After 35 years of it, I still can't tell.
Posted 2/26/2013 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
so I just have to carry on laughing it off to myself. I have been finding it a bit funny, i guess like falling over when nobodys around to see, i just jump up, sort myself and have a little "thank god nobody saw" chuckle.
Posted 2/26/2013 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
Is it a fart or a poop... well it really depends on how well you are healed. Before this flare up, I was able to tell the difference between them. Right now I can't easily tell, so I only fart from the safety and security of the toilet bowl. I'm hoping I'll get back to that point again soon as it is frustrating to run to the bowl and only fart.
Posted 2/26/2013 2:11 PM (GMT 0)
yup, thats the situation i'm in. I miss the security of knowing. But i'm sure it will be back, I find when I'm healthy I don't need to break wind anyway.
i am so so so glad this forum is anonymous
Posted 2/26/2013 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
Do farts have lumps?
Posted 2/26/2013 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
hahahahahaha! I know the difference afterwards, i meant beforehand! wind doesn't normally leave blood stains either
Posted 2/26/2013 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
If I am flaring I would trust absolutely nothing. If I'm not flaring I don't have a problem unless I have had a bug of some sort or some food REALLY messed me up.
Posted 2/26/2013 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Agreed - if I'm not feeling well, not taking any chances!
Posted 2/26/2013 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
On the forum there is the saying: "Never trust a fart"
When flaring Canadians say: "Never trust a fart it might be a shart"

So there you go never trust them when flaring because farts disguised themselves in many forms and flavours.
And to be honest if you are straight standing or walking that the position they prefer cause the joyride is straight down!
Posted 2/26/2013 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
tournevice I started smirking at my desk at work and can't tell anybody why i'm laughing. argh!
it was the joyride comment
Posted 2/26/2013 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
i do not even risk it!!! you just never know.

i honestly have no way of telling what's gonna come out- air or poop. very annoying so the only time i ever fart is on the toilet. it's just safer that way.
Posted 2/26/2013 4:45 PM (GMT 0)
Obviously, you're flaring. And as said...never trust a fart because it WILL be a shart. That could include anything except being dry.

You really need to get on rectal meds. I'd suggest the enemas and the supps for during the day to give a good burst of medication.

As well, you might consider to use probiotics as well as fibre supplements.

q
Posted 2/26/2013 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
I have not figured it out either. BUT - I do stuff my a**crack full of toilet paper when I'm out - just in case :)
Posted 2/26/2013 8:43 PM (GMT 0)
I doubt you can tell, I can not for sure. Last night, I had a tooting marathon and got up twice from the bed because it was little too weird.

If its too much, I usually resort to Bentyl. Sometimes (not always) that helps collecting all gases and you can 'let them go all at once' when you get a little privacy.

On a serious note,
apart from musicmaker's idea, anybody has tried something else? I tried sanitary pads when I was new to all this stuff but it made worse. I could not stand the sticky feeling. Anybody has a better idea?
Posted 2/26/2013 8:50 PM (GMT 0)

musicmaker516 said...
I have not figured it out either. BUT - I do stuff my a**crack full of toilet paper when I'm out - just in case :)



Aren't you worried about the tp falling out on it's own? If there is nothing holding it there other then a clenched butt, doesn't the tp follow gravity and out the pant leg? I mean walking around, standing up, and sitting down tends to jostle things.

deltaforce said...
On a serious note,
apart from musicmaker's idea, anybody has tried something else? I tried sanitary pads when I was new to all this stuff but it made worse. I could not stand the sticky feeling. Anybody has a better idea?

People have mentioned using sanitary pads or diapers before. I have thought of these for long jaunts away from restrooms (long drives or whatever) but have yet to take the plunge and try them. I'd rather go in a restroom or in the bushes by the side of the road if it is an option -- a lot less mess and cleanup of one's self then if you had a pad or diaper on.
Posted 2/27/2013 7:42 AM (GMT 0)
LOL, Tournevice. You really nailed The Problem to the wall! If a UCer is flaring, a WET wind is highly likely. Wear a disposable undergarment when you're out in the world. I know that male UCers resist that & would rather "go in the woods"! In the city that's not an option, and disposables will usually protect one's clothing from stains-- so why risk the mess & possible embarrassment? / Old Hat (32 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 2/27/2013 10:17 AM (GMT 0)
iPoop - BTW I love your "name" (I sell on Etsy & my store's name is iPuke) - anyhow - being a girl - I wear underwear that has elastic legs - not the boxer style - more of a brief - it works amazing & I am a VERY busy person. (It is very uncomfortable for me to sit with my lower left quadrant pain) I've never had it fall out. I shove it right up there though - and don't have to clench :) It's well worth the added confidence!! I tried other options and to me - this was the least conspicuous, most comfortable and most effective. For me - the output causes skin irritation and having my TP so close to the exit limits the contact on my skin & therefore the irritation :)
Posted 2/27/2013 1:58 PM (GMT 0)
I actually found an advert in the back of my mums magazine once for somethn called Shreddied, the tag line was "fart with confidence" i took a photo to post online as it was too funny, which is why i remmeber the name.

anyway as a 26 yr old female ive not ordered any, but they have a website if anybody is interested in looking. it wasn't as funny when i read they were designed for people with IBD.

If i recall they filter out any smell, but also are tightly elesticated around the legs and for, well, farting with confidence. ha. just remembered now incase that helps anybody

Posted 2/27/2013 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
Shreddies www.myshreddies.com/
Posted 2/27/2013 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
If dr Hilary recommends it why not try it!
Posted 2/28/2013 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
I gave up trying to figure it out. I always run to the toilet to be safe haha.
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