Wearing Diapers
July 20, 2009Of all the subjects of bowel disease that we could talk about, this one is perhaps the one that people like to acknowledge the least–wearing diapers to help manage a flare-up. There’s nothing pretty or dignified about it, but a surprising number of people share with me that they find it a useful tool to help them get out in public.
Many people are adamant about avoiding them, and if that sounds like you, at least watch this video and consider the possibility of wearing them to help get through the worst of a flare-up.
Keep fighting,
~Dennis
Question: Do you or have you ever worn diapers to get through a flare-up? Why or why not? Reply to this post!
I’m 41, and have had UC since 19. I have to travel in a car to meetings sometimes several hours away with several other people in the vehicle. Never had an actual explosion, but they have definitely absorbed some liquid stool leakage that I was unable to control despite my best efforts. I’m not sure if anyone knows what I’m wearing or not, and I actually don’t even care, but the security and peace of mind they provide far outweigh the downside potential. I’m not ashamed at all, and if someone questioned me about it, I’d tell them more info than they asked for. In fact, I feel you *owe* it to the people around you to wear a diaper if there’s the potential of a messy accident. No one wants to see/smell you sh*t your pants. That’s my two cents. Anyone who cares to can email me at azbikerboy@hotmail.com
I am 53 and starting to wear depends alot. My problem is that if a problem occurs they don’t hold everyting in. So I am still unable to go shopping etc. Is there a better brand I don’t know about? Very frustrating. I don’t mind wearing them but they are not enough for me. I seem to be in constant flair up these days. I must not be changing my diet enough. It is a tough illness.
Hi Pam,
I’m not sure if there’s a better brand. One viewer told me that Pull-Ups work really well, the largest size they have available, but those would only work if you have a very small waist for an adult. I’m not sure if there are other brands of adult diapers.
Dennis
I’ve used diapers for many years to help manage my Crohn’s disease. The underwear-style ones are fine for everything but major accidents. They help contain and control the small leaks I have almost daily, and my skin is much healthier than it used to be. Plus, I no longer have to rush home and change my pants.
Finally admitting to myself that this is the best solution for me has significantly improved the quality of my life. I don’t digest fat or oil, so I leak all of the time.
Pam,
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Good luck.
Jeremy