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If poop subjects gross you out, skip this post.

I seem to be having a problem and I'm not sure exactly what the heck it is, so I thought I'd ask and see if it rings a bell with anyone.

A couple of weeks ago (and I may have mentioned this online, but I'm not sure) I was sitting at the computer and suddenly---uh--crapped my pants. Now it wasn't my usual IBS stuff, which warns me ahead of time. I didn't even feel like I needed to pass gas or anything. No abdominal cramping, etc. That time it was a very large amount, and liquid. I hadn't eaten anything different or anything. No new meds. That morning I'd had a normal formed bowel movement. Then that.

OK, so today, feeling fine. Normal formed bowel movement in the AM. No new diet , no new meds (I bought the flax seed oil, but then decided to wait until after vacation just in case.) On the way home we pulled into my son's drive to look at how his garage is coming along--he's building it himself, two stories, no help, and it is almost done. Anyway, we're in the car talking to him out the window and suddenly--more crapped pants. No sensation that it was coming , just like the last time. No cramping, no feeling that I was going to pass gas, nothing. This time it was not as much, but still a fair amount--maybe a quarter of a cup--and stinks to high heaven. Of course my husband says to my son "We have to go now, your Mom just shit herself". We drove the rest of the way home (windows down, of course) and this is just next door--maybe a quarter of a mile by the road--when we got home I went straight to the laundry room, and pooped some more.(OH--I should mention we have a toilet in there, LOL) Then to the shower.

I'm concerned about this. It doesn't seem to be IBS because of no cramping. I had an MRI not to long ago of my head and no lesions or anything.

The only reason I'm posting this embarassing incident is that I'm hoping it's familiar to someone and that they know WHY it happens. I do see my Doc on Monday anyway.

I'd hate to have to take depends with me on vacation, LOL>

I'm only 51---I didn't plan on incontinence until at least 95.

OH, I don't know if this is related, but I peed my pants without warning the other day, too. Thank goodness at home.

Kathy

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Is that part of the Crohn's? I know my brother and brother-in-law have that sometimes, but they get cramps and just can't get there in time. I didn't get even a split second of "I have to go now". Just suddenly someone snuck shit in my knickers, LOL.

Also, about Crohn's--I had my last colonoscopy in 1997 and it was normal, indicating IBS rather than Crohn's. What I'm wondering is would Crohn's have shown up in my labs? I know I should know this, but when it comes to myself my professionalism goes out the window. Particularly when I'm freaked like this, LOL

When I know why things happen--the pain, joint changes, or even the IBS--I'm pretty good at accepting, but the unknown scares me.

Kathy

Re: sorry, this is a crappy subject, LOL

Yes, it is a familiar story to me. I'm noticing it is happening more regularly with me too. My husband even reckons I should travel with a change of gear in the car for when it happens . . . but how do you clean it all up first, is my question?!?

Once I had driven 100km to visit a town to do some sightseeing but when I got there I shit myself and didn't have a change of gear. I was on my own, so no-one could help me so I just had to drive back home and forget my original plans.

The other day I was still in my dressing gown (no undies) and a friend of my husband's called around. I raced to get changed and realised as I stood that I needed to go to the toilet IMMEDIATELY. I went and showered and dressed etc. But, imagine my embarrassment when I returned to the living room to discover that I'd dropped a bit on the floor as I had gone inside earlier and it was still there! Fortunately I don't think either guy had noticed.

I just accept that I need to wear panti liners at least to save some of the "small" accidents.

I don't think there is an answer to all this except "acceptance". The more I try to fight my AI stuff the worse it just seems to get.

But I'm really glad we have each other at least and can talk about this kind of stuff.

(((Hugs)))

RobynKathy wrote:

If poop subjects gross you out, skip this post.

I seem to be having a problem and I'm not sure exactly what the heck it is, so I thought I'd ask and see if it rings a bell with anyone.

A couple of weeks ago (and I may have mentioned this online, but I'm not sure) I was sitting at the computer and suddenly---uh--crapped my pants. Now it wasn't my usual IBS stuff, which warns me ahead of time. I didn't even feel like I needed to pass gas or anything. No abdominal cramping, etc. That time it was a very large amount, and liquid. I hadn't eaten anything different or anything. No new meds. That morning I'd had a normal formed bowel movement. Then that.

OK, so today, feeling fine. Normal formed bowel movement in the AM. No new diet , no new meds (I bought the flax seed oil, but then decided to wait until after vacation just in case.) On the way home we pulled into my son's drive to look at how his garage is coming along--he's building it himself, two stories, no help, and it is almost done. Anyway, we're in the car talking to him out the window and suddenly--more crapped pants. No sensation that it was coming , just like the last time. No cramping, no feeling that I was going to pass gas, nothing. This time it was not as much, but still a fair amount--maybe a quarter of a cup--and stinks to high heaven. Of course my husband says to my son "We have to go now, your Mom just shit herself". We drove the rest of the way home (windows down, of course) and this is just next door--maybe a quarter of a mile by the road--when we got home I went straight to the laundry room, and pooped some more.(OH--I should mention we have a toilet in there, LOL) Then to the shower.

I'm concerned about this. It doesn't seem to be IBS because of no cramping. I had an MRI not to long ago of my head and no lesions or anything.

The only reason I'm posting this embarassing incident is that I'm hoping it's familiar to someone and that they know WHY it happens. I do see my Doc on Monday anyway.

I'd hate to have to take depends with me on vacation, LOL>

I'm only 51---I didn't plan on incontinence until at least 95.

OH, I don't know if this is related, but I peed my pants without warning the other day, too. Thank goodness at home.

KathyPlease visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com

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Kathy,

I don't know whether it is "part of the Crohn's" or just "how I am now". I know I've had a couple of accidents in the past years but lately it seems to be a regular occurrence. I can't just say "I had no warning it was going to happen". But having 20 seconds warning - which is about what I get - makes no difference as far as making it to a toilet is concerned. When I get the warning, by the time I've stood up it's usually too late.

I'm like you, Kathy, once I have a diagnosis and someone explains to me "why" something is happening, I'm more able to just accept it. I suppose I've "accepted" a lot of stuff that other people would just not tolerate. But then again I'm an optimist and I always reckon there are people out there who are a lot worse off than me. It gets things into perspective for me.

(((Hugs)))

RobynKathy wrote:

Is that part of the Crohn's? I know my brother and brother-in-law have that sometimes, but they get cramps and just can't get there in time. I didn't get even a split second of "I have to go now". Just suddenly someone snuck shit in my knickers, LOL.

Also, about Crohn's--I had my last colonoscopy in 1997 and it was normal, indicating IBS rather than Crohn's. What I'm wondering is would Crohn's have shown up in my labs? I know I should know this, but when it comes to myself my professionalism goes out the window. Particularly when I'm freaked like this, LOL

When I know why things happen--the pain, joint changes, or even the IBS--I'm pretty good at accepting, but the unknown scares me.

Kathy

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Yes I wear mini pads all the time. If I have a major accident then it doesn't really help but generally it saves me when I just have minor accidents (usually as I'm trying desperately to get myself onto a toilet) so that I don't have soiled underwear to change all the time.

We are a real "pair" aren't we? Here we are discussing such intimate stuff and we haven't even met! Thank goodness for this group that we can do this. All you guys who don't have Crohn's must find this an interesting conversation! I can remember thinking wetting your pants was a major crisis - now if I can manage to make only a small mess when I lose bowel control (much more embarrassing than wetting!) then I'm doing okay.

(((Hugs)))

Robyngaryandsarah wrote:

When I travel, I carry some of those underpads you can buy at Wal-Mart for the bed. I sleep better knowing that if I have an accident at a hotel or someone's home, I can clean it up. Rarely happens, but the peace of mind is nice. I also keep long mini pads & maxi pads & wear one (which I choose depends on the way my gut is behaving that day) any time I leave the house. Today I'm wearing a maxi pad at home. So far I've made it to the bathroom every time, but I know that once this morning was only because I was already sitting on the toilet when my body decided to empty itself. This hasn't been happening to me for the last few months. I'm a bit nauseated today, too, so I'm either obstructing or flaring suddenly.> If poop subjects gross you out, skip this post.> I seem to be having a problem and I'm not sure exactly what the heck it is, so I thought I'd ask and see if it rings a bell with anyone.> A couple of weeks ago (and I may have mentioned this online, but I'm not sure) I was sitting at the computer and suddenly---uh--crapped my pants. Now it wasn't my usual IBS stuff, which warns me ahead of time. I didn't even feel

like I needed to pass gas or anything. No abdominal cramping, etc. That time it was a very large amount, and liquid. I hadn't eaten anything different or anything. No new meds. That morning I'd had a normal formed bowel movement. Then that.> OK, so today, feeling fine. Normal formed bowel movement in the AM. No new diet , no new meds (I bought the flax seed oil, but then decided to wait until after vacation just in case.) On the way home we pulled into my son's drive to look at how his garage is coming along--he's building it himself, two stories, no help, and it is almost done. Anyway, we're in the car talking to him out the window and suddenly--more crapped pants. No sensation that it was coming , just like the last time. No cramping, no feeling that I was going to pass gas, nothing. This time it was not as much, but still a fair amount--maybe a

quarter of a cup--and stinks to high heaven. Of course my husband says to my son "We have to go now, your Mom just shit herself". We drove the rest of the way home (windows down, of course) and this is just next door--maybe a quarter of a mile by the road--when we got home I went straight to the laundry room, and pooped some more.(OH--I should mention we have a toilet> in there, LOL) Then to the shower.> I'm concerned about this. It doesn't seem to be IBS because of no cramping. I had an MRI not to long ago of my head and no lesions or anything.> The only reason I'm posting this embarassing incident is that I'm hoping it's familiar to someone and that they know WHY it happens. I do see my Doc on Monday anyway.> I'd hate to have to take depends with me on vacation, LOL>> I'm only 51---I didn't plan on incontinence until at least 95.> OH, I don't know if this is

related, but I peed my pants without warning the other day, too. Thank goodness at home.> Kathy> > > Please visit our website at:> http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com > > > > ---------------------------------> Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com