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We can develop various food issues, or even issue from not eating the right foods. Anything processed or oily will give me the runs. And not enough vegetables will give me constipation. But even just generally bad eating can induce constipation that presents as diarrhea. This is because severe constipation can cause a partial blockage, which only lets loose stool pass. This presents as occasional or even constant diarrhea. And taking a stool softener (like Miralax) will help make things more consistent. Literally eliminating the diarrhea by eliminating the constipation. Though as you've found it also "breaks the dam" and lets everything pass through in a hurry. This is just something that can happen to people as they age. Our bodies aren't as resiliant as they used to be. It also happens to anyone who needs to take opiot pain killers, especially for chronic pain (like me). I do know you can offset it from happening by drinking more water. And also by taking in the right anount of fiber. The obvious vegies are best, but even just a couple of fiber pills will help too. Or conversely, if you get too much fiber (or red meat), then reballance your diet accordingly. And that daily low dose of laxative? It just makes sure everything keeps moving as it should. And once you get past any initial blockage, a low dose shouldn't affect you as much. Only enough to make sure it doesn't keep getting blocked. But if you do keep getting constipated, and the laxative keeps causing a case of the runs, then again you need to reballance your diet. If that's the case, keep taking the laxative and go back to your nutritionist.

Yes and no. The initial diagnosis was due to muscle weakness. Later Constipation was added, with the explanation that new poop builds behind the constipation and eventually squeezes past uncontrollably. My GI Doctor mentioned stool softeners, which I am now taking. While they haven't seemed to have helped the incontinence, they do seem to have helped with regularly going.

I first experienced fecal incontinence over 12 years ago. It happened periodically, maybe once a month. I went through testing that showed it was not a muscular problem. I went to a couple different GI doctors, also went to Mayo Clinic. Same diagnosis: I need to figure out my “trigger foods”. I got one period of reprieve when I went to a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner who guided me through a very strict elimination diet and added many supplements. It seemed to help. I slowly added in my usual foods. A year or so later, the problem erupted again. I changed GI doctors. The new diagnosis was, and still is, I am constipated. I have fought that diagnosis for 5 years, how can I be constipated when I am uncontrollably messing myself? But, I am finally accepting that the pain in my upper right quadrant of my torso and the x-ray and ct scan they have done both show all the stool in my abdomen. I am now on a daily laxative to help clear my body. My doctor wants me to stay on it indefinitely, says eventually the “old poop” (a term I heard from someone else who has the same issue) will clear and the laxative will keep things moving and prevent stool from building up inside me. In the past year, I have also found specific foods, that I have eaten previously with no issue, seem to bring on the incontinence. Beans and avocado seem to really be my enemy now. I wish there was a definitive answer. I’m lactose intolerant, so don’t partake in dairy, could I have another intolerance driving it? If the stool keeps building up, why? Is it the foods I’m eating? Is there a nutrient I’m lacking? Why is my body not working right, that I need a laxative everyday? By the way, I’ve been on the laxative for two months and I’m waiting to see the improvement! So, I make sure to get up at least two hours before I have to go anywhere, to allow my body to empty. Well, it doesn’t seem to really empty. Anytime I eat something, I usually have a BM within a half hour. I wear the diapers quite frequently now (lifesaver!). Has anyone else had the diagnosis of constipation?

I am amazed that you can run in Tena nappies. I have always found that if I am being active they always end up clumping and being very uncomfortable. What you need to do is try different brands and assess each one independently. A bit of a scientific approach is needed.

I've understood that's quite common. Anyone who's had to deal with incontinence or bedwetting well into their teens, has it come back as an adult. And the longer you had it before becoming dry, the sooner it's likely to return. It's not exactly a well studied malady though, so I couldn't tell you why that that is. But I've heard enough accounts of it to know you're far from alone in it.

Welcome. What type of Nappies (or Diapers) do you normally wear? And have you figured them out pretty well, or is there anything you're still learning to deal with or have questions about?

Not here, all nice and clean, thank you, well maybe 1st thing in the morning!!!!

And smelly.

Welcome to our soggy corner of the internet.

Just another long term urinary incontinent fellow! Never a dry night until I was 12 then just less frequently. I was desperate to be in nappies as I never had a good night’s sleep. Thereafter wet at boarding school but gradually drying up. Then in my 30s it all cam trickling back, not sure why and neither were the medics. So many tests before I gave in to nappies. I suppose there was always a bit of the DL lurking, but who truly understands the workings of the human brain!!!! Now I have had the prostate cancer operation and I know I will never be dry again, but in all honesty I don’ mind as I feel secure in my underwear and happy that I am helping to keep the world a drier place!! Nice to have a dedicated inco forum, there are always new things to learn about management etc.

Hello. How long have you been incontinent? I'm bowel incontinent about 2 1/2 years now. I wear 24/7, used to be by choice, but now by necessity.

Hi I’m Shane and I’m incontinent 24/7 wearing adult nappies would love to have friends like me who I can talk to about everything I live in Stafford in England

I'd also say ATN is the bare minimum for a still functional diaper. Molicare is ok enough too. They'd be worth it if free, but I wouldn't buy one unleass it's an emergency. I've also noticed a trend of adult dayroom and daycare facilities. There mostly just places where older people can socialize and play games, but also talk to an aid if needed. And yeah, I'd bet that diapers are quite common in day facilities like them.

Where I live just opened a Hygiene Pantry, and one item they specifically asked for is Large Adult Diapers. I have a case of Tranquility and a package of some weird Molicare design. Neither are horrible, but neither fit my needs either. Very oddly in the VA Hospital Dayroom, I forget what they labeled it as but it functions as a barracks Dayroom, I saw sitting on a table a bunch of Adult Diapers. I was somewhat surprised, I hope whomever dropped them off is getting better ones.

I could never do that to someone else. That's why when the VA sent me Depends and Attends I threw them right into the trash where they belong. I even saw the trash guy stop and look at them. He pulled out his phone for a minute (presumably to look up their worth), then even he tossed them into the trash truck. And you know they're worthless when there worthless to the trash guys. But a surplus of Megamax? Now those I'd never toss out. Donate at the very least, or possibly resell them.

I've donated most of the crappy diapers the VA sent me, the last of them go today or tomorrow.

Exactly. A case of Megamax is 40 diapers. Since I only need 60 per month I was fully expecting 2 cases, or 80 diapers. That would give me a few extras, but 120 IS overkill. Hence why I'm thinking I'll build up my stocks for a couple of months. After that I'll ask to switch over one of the cases to get boosters instead. Which I need to increase the Megamax's capacity for my overnight nocturnia. Either that, or just keep the overkill extra supplies. The pharmacy has already told me that once I get them, the VA doesn't care what I do with them. Even donating or selling them off. And a case of Megamax could easily sell on Craigslist or Facebook marketplace for $50 or even $100. Ebough for me to buy the boosters AND pocket a little extera spending cash. Not sure I want to go that route though. Just because of the ethics of it.

They only buy by the case, so you won't get 60. 80 MegaMax should be enough for U-IC. My problem is F-IC, so I've gone through four on really bad days. U yeah 120 MegaMax is overkill.

Same, but I literally told them how many I need. And they made it out like cost was such a huge factor. I can see them giving me a few extas per month, but literally double? It makes no sense.

If anyone I worked with ever noticed they never said anything. Without knowing how big your problem is or exactly what sort of trade or even where you live giving advice on a product is difficult. For a light problem you might try Tranquility ATN, don't bother with the SlimLine. The ATN is significantly more absorbent and not much thicker. For a moderate problem NorthShore MegaMax Lite or BetterDry Day. For a heavy problem Forsite AM/PM, or BetterDry. For a severe problem NorthShore MegaMax, Sun kiss, or Tears. These are much bulkier though. The other advice Slomo gave is pretty good. I would add a travel pack of wipes to any bag of supplies though. Always good to at least wipe the area each time you change.

Yeah, the first prescription I got was for 3 cases of MegaMax, because 2 cases probably wasn't enough. I got it switched to MegaMax Lite and two cases, 96 diapers a month. I still have a ridiculous number of diapers.

Cross posting from here: Thanks for the info, it helped. It was still an uphill battle though. Too many cheap diapers had to be ruled out first. My urologist had to re-confirm what I needed several times. I had to talk to the pharmacy to re-confirm what I needed a bunch of times. And I had to file a complaint with the advocate. Not to mention waiting 9+ months to get a committee tocapprove them. Like seriously, having a kid would have been easier and faster. But like the title says. Veterans CAN get diapers from Northshore.

Yes. I worked in a quiet office and hid my diapers for over a decade. And my coworkes only found out when I told them about my incontinemce. There are a few things you can do for discretion. First, skip the pullups. They are inteneded for minimal or light incontinemce only. They WILL leak. Second, a thin diaper that has leaked is WAY more noticable than a thick one that has done its job. So wear the level of protection you need, plus a few hours of capacity. Because the closer you get to a diaper being at capacity, the more lilely it will leak. Betterdry or Northshore Megamax are among the best for total use and maximum leak protection, and may not need changing while at work. Though if you want less capacity/bulk with changes more often, diapers Like Megamax lite or Abena x-plus may be a better option. Test just 1 bag out at home first. Exact fit, absorbency, etc my work better for sime diaper versus others. Third, wear a good diaper cover, preferably PUL pants like Northshore Trifecta or Gary Activewear. They will contain leaks for a short while and help you notice them before they become outwardly noticable. Fourth, consider wearing a plain onesie. They will look like a normal tee shirt and will ensure nobody will get a peek at your diaper’s waist band. Or at the very least, switch to long-length shirts. Either one should be enough to reduce the chance of a diaper waistband sticking out by accident. Fifth, black is your friend. Pants or shorts, sized up to be somewhat looser around your mid section with the diaper on, and with a belt to keep them up. This will help hide any shadows or outlines from the diaper, and will almost completely hide any leaks. Sixth, keep a simple backpack, laptop bag, toolbox, whatever, in your vehicle. It should be the type of bag you'd commonly see around your work. In it, keep 2-3 spare diapers, a change of pants (which should all look the same), and a few small black trash bags (for discretely disposing of a used diaper). Maybe carry any other diaper supplies you think you'll need, like rash cream or powder. Personally I've found you can easily skip them for 8+ hours in the middle of the day. But you may want to carry some packing tape or large safety pins in case you need an emergency repair to a diaper. The bac can also double for carrying your lunch or a laptop too. Giving the perfect excuse for having it around so often.

Yea! The VA just approved my getting Megamax! But wow was it difficult. @Valentinesstuff, thanks for posting the procurement info, I believe it helped. Though my urologist specifically prescribing the Megamax, and my advocate complaint, probably helped the most. It seems the review approval committee was most concerned with their cost, and why I specifically needed Megamax. They had a few other questions too, and actually had the urology assistant call me. She was then relaying the info back to them in real time. It took some explaining that they can cost less due to far fewer changes. I told them to look at the monthly total cost, not the per-diaper cost. And also confirmed that yes, they will hold a full 2 liters. Actually 2600ml, but real world is less than lab tested. Which 2+ leters is what I need for my nocturnia. I'll get the first drop shipment pretty soon, and this should save me $200 a month! Which is great because my stock is starting to get low. And my only "problem" is I need about 60 diapers per month, but they want to send me 120. Once I've gotten them for a month or two I plan to go back to my urologist and put in a request for the additional boosters. Which I also need to wick and spread my pee to other areas of the diaper (and to increase the usable capacity some).