Comments on: Wearing diapers

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:48:31 +0000

You should try Abena or DryCare http://www.xpmedical.com/. I have a number of inflammatory auto-immune diseases that leave me totally incontinent (some times both bladder and bowel if it is really bad) during flares. Predinsone usually takes care of the Crohns after about a week or two but causes horrible bed wetting! Anyone else have this problem at night while on cortical steroids?

By: josiah

josiah — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:49:50 +0000

i wore diapers at a hospital becuse i had to have surgery i stayed for a week and the nurses changed me because i couldent get up

By: Carlos Diaz

Carlos Diaz — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:02:38 +0000

I never had to wear diapers with UC. However, since my takedown I have been wearing them. At 38 years old it felt really depressing but it was nice to have the security of having that safety. During my 3 week since the surgery I have stopped but have a supply in case I need them.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:12:10 +0000

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By: Brett

Brett — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:29:24 +0000

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.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:53:27 +0000

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

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:41:52 +0000

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.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:26:31 +0000

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