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Posted 10/3/2013 8:56 AM (GMT -5)
Since I am still in this flare, my main concerns are blood and urgency. The diarrhea consistency is much better since starting psyllium husk fiber (Metamucil)daily. But the urgency can strike without warning and it feels like I do not have much time or lee-way to get to a toilet. I can barely remember the pre-UC days when you have the urge to have a BM and you had a decent amount of time to get to a bathroom. These urges become troublesome especially when I am driving. I wonder is there any product out there on the market that other UC veterans can recommend to me that is not an adult diaper, or maybe the best adult diaper.

I have even considered putting a plastic bag in my pants...tips anyone?

 

Posted 10/3/2013 9:15 AM (GMT -5)
I go to walmart and buy TENA pull ups, size small. I love them. The one I buy are unisex. They also come with a pacifier. So when I drive I suck on the pacifier.
Posted 10/3/2013 10:23 AM (GMT -5)
Hahahaha! a pacifier!! I need one of those and a stiff drink!
Posted 10/3/2013 10:48 AM (GMT -5)
http://www.tena.ca/ultimate-underwear/7213172231,en_CA,pd.html#start=11

Ok this is the one, it's listed under the woman section but it's unisex. it has the male/female symbol on it. It's good stuff.

Posted 10/3/2013 10:55 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks--I will check it out!!
Posted 10/3/2013 2:38 PM (GMT -5)
I use depends Silhouette small medium size Iwear one at night . Do not trust my 5am BM to hold till I get to the bathroom!
Posted 10/3/2013 2:53 PM (GMT -5)
What?!!? you are diagnosed with UC at 80 year old....that's not possible.

And you use a computer at 80 years old ?!?!?! wwwaaahhht?

And your user name is Charlie yet your real name is Joan ? U know someone named Charlie lol ?

My grandma is 90 and she wouldn't know where the on button on the computer is....
Posted 10/3/2013 3:11 PM (GMT -5)
yes I just got an I pad! Still learning I was DXed a year ago My GI sez I am a rare case . never heard of UC till I started with the diarrhea.
I found this site with the help of my daughter. she is a big help .
Posted 10/3/2013 3:12 PM (GMT -5)
Forgot to say my cats name is Charlie!!
Posted 10/3/2013 3:19 PM (GMT -5)
haha, good for you. A grandma with an Ipad. nowai!

It's frustrating, you getting dx in your twilight years, you almost made it out without incident. grrrr.

Haha, Charlie the cat, good stuff. How old it is?
Posted 10/3/2013 5:29 PM (GMT -5)
Charlie is 10 years old . We also have a 7 year old cat Jelly He. Is my hubby's cat . I love this I pad can do face time with my daughter who lives 900 miles away .great invention!
Posted 10/4/2013 7:47 AM (GMT -5)
I find that if my urgency is high, I need to be proactive with my BMs. This mean I need to take one before I go to bed, even though I might not have to. And RIIGHT before I drive somewhere, I'll take one. Luckily, this hasn't been the case ever since I've gotten myself on the SCD diet. So I would also recommend you look into changing your diet.

Good luck to ya!
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