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04/01/2009 18:33

Faecal incontinence - EEK!

now I've got the embarrassment of using the correct term over. I can get on with my symptons.

Frequently, after a BM, but often not a complete one, I have a degree of leakage, which means that I always use a pad of tissue to be on the safe side. This is something which no-one talks about but I'm sure is fairly common.

I'm perfectly well, have no pain or bloating, and within the last 2 years have had a colon exam which revealed nothing at all. Could it be my diet, which is fairly high in fibre?

Are there any excercises - like those for urinary incontinence?

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04/01/2009 20:24

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

Hi Jeneal

Welcome to the forum - I'd hate you to think that your post was being ignored so have had a quick browse on the internet to see what if any information is available about this problem.

I got no further than the NHS Direct web-site and if you haven't seen it already it may well be worth a look. Not only does it contain a lot of information that may be of help it also includes details of some pelvic floor exercises in the treatment section.

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Incontinence-bowel/Pages/Introduction.aspx?url=Pages/What-is-it.aspx

Given that none of us are getting any younger and that lots of us have gone through childbirth perhaps we should all get into the habit of exercising our sphincter muscles - I'm sure you're right that this is a problem which is fairly common, yet no-one likes to talk about.

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04/01/2009 20:29

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

I don't think this is a common problem and if you are suffering from faecal incontinance you should probably see your GP for advice.

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04/01/2009 20:33

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

Cupcake has beaten me to it!!..any changes in bowel actions
need to be checked out with your GP....I also have a v high
fibre diet,and have never had this problem..good luck.

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04/01/2009 20:39

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

Hi jeneal

Welcome to the forum and for posting on such a delicate subject. I agree with cuppy and BEL that a visit to your doctor would be a good idea.

I hope all goes well with you. Keep us posted.
Take care
Foxie

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04/01/2009 20:46

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

Hi
welcome and my admiration for posting first on such a topic. It sounds to me that you should see your GP. I'm not sure whether this is a sign of IBS...but good luck!

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04/01/2009 21:28

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

Hi Jeneal,
I agree that you should see your GP as help is always out there. I think the problem may be more common than any of us think - we just feel embarrassed to admit or discuss it. It was covered recently on Channel 4 in "Embarrassing Illnesses". Needless to say a small operation and the woman was fully recovered, she had been totally faecally incontinent for 20 years since the birth of her children!!
I hope it all works well for you.

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04/01/2009 23:16

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

Hi Jeneal I'm sending you a PM click on the flashing envelope at the top of page under your name next to User Options.

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05/01/2009 18:44

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

Hi Jeneal.Have you had big babies or forceps deliveries?Have sent you a PM.

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05/01/2009 18:55

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

I was going to say the same as Gill, I saw embarrassing illnesses, the poor woman had put up with it for years and was very bad.

See your doctor now before it gets worse, if your car was leaking something you would get it fixed right away wouldn`t you?

suzie88

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05/01/2009 21:20

Re: Faecal incontinence - EEK!

No such thing as an "embarassing illness!" Only an embarrassed patient!

GP's get bored with the same old complaints. They love helping someone who has an ailment that they can diagnose, and change their life. Hospital doc's feel the same.

Go and see your GP. It might be a really simple problem, and you'll be sorted very quickly

..wispa

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