Guest guest Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 I am replying on-list since this may be an issue that others are also dealing with. It's not something to apologize for, your body is not working normally just now. I recently had to help my mother locate adult " diapers " for my father, who was suffering bowel incontinence (among a lot of other difficult things) in the last month of his life. I think the brand my father liked the best was Depends; we found them in Walmart, but I would think that any large pharmacy or grocery store will have them. I'll check with my mother to confirm the brand name and let you know. It may be tomorrow, though, before I can email you. Kim M. SCD 5 years > > This is a horribly embarassing question that I hoped I would not have to ask. I apologize as it is off topic but I dont know where else to turn, and a group of people with IBD and other digestive issues will hopefully be able to relate to my awful predicament. > > My crohns is getting worse despite all the meds and despite me trying so hard to adhere to the SCD. I have a colonoscopy scheduled but it is weeks away. In the meantime I found I have increasing trouble with incontenance. Today I had an accident at work. Fortunately no one knew about it, I was able to make it to the bathroom to " clean up " without anyone realizing what happened. But, I know it could very easily happen again. I am considering that I may need to purchase some adult diapers. I wish this was no the case. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them, I dont know what to buy or anything about them. > > If someone would be gracious enough to reply off-list, I would appreciate it, because I do realize this is off-topic and i dont want to burden everyone with having to hear about it, but I hope someone out there can help me. > > Sorry everyone. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 I had to buy them for my Mother also, they are in all Walmarts, Walgreens, drugstores etc. even the smaller dollar stores. Depends is the name brand, but there is also no-name brands.Kay-lynnWhen you row another person across the river, you get there yourself..- Fortune cookieSubject: Re: Adult diapersTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008, 8:35 AM I am replying on-list since this may be an issue that others are also dealing with. It's not something to apologize for, your body is not working normally just now. I recently had to help my mother locate adult "diapers" for my father, who was suffering bowel incontinence (among a lot of other difficult things) in the last month of his life. I think the brand my father liked the best was Depends; we found them in Walmart, but I would think that any large pharmacy or grocery store will have them. I'll check with my mother to confirm the brand name and let you know. It may be tomorrow, though, before I can email you. Kim M. SCD 5 years > > This is a horribly embarassing question that I hoped I would not have to ask. I apologize as it is off topic but I dont know where else to turn, and a group of people with IBD and other digestive issues will hopefully be able to relate to my awful predicament. > > My crohns is getting worse despite all the meds and despite me trying so hard to adhere to the SCD. I have a colonoscopy scheduled but it is weeks away. In the meantime I found I have increasing trouble with incontenance. Today I had an accident at work. Fortunately no one knew about it, I was able to make it to the bathroom to "clean up" without anyone realizing what happened. But, I know it could very easily happen again. I am considering that I may need to purchase some adult diapers. I wish this was no the case. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them, I dont know what to buy or anything about them. > > If someone would be gracious enough to reply off-list, I would appreciate it, because I do realize this is off-topic and i dont want to burden everyone with having to hear about it, but I hope someone out there can help me. > > Sorry everyone. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Please don't feel like you are alone in this issue. I have had my fair share of accidents, some so dramatic that there was no way of being discreet. This has not happened at work (fortunately) but at home or in the car. Once during a Christmas party I was stuck in the bathroom for over an hour. Yep, people noticed. I can only imagine the stress of what happened that day for you. I am currently student teaching, I can't go to the bathroom when I want to or need to. I keep considering buying Depend products since there always seems to be a line at the faculty bathroom and I have barely made it in time twice now. I also keep a change of clothes discreetly in my desk. Some days I feel like I live in one of those bladder commecials: " got to go, got to go, got to go right now! " Please know you are not alone and that your question is a great question actually. Go to a Walmart or a Thrifty or a Walgreens, the products are all there and there is a quite a variety. From the smallish pads for my current issue to the disposable underwear which now is much sleeker and easier to wear. Hang in there, you are doing great even though it may not feel that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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