Hi,
I wanted to ask some advice, I've been having some difficulties recently which I think are related to IBS. A number of years ago, I was diagnosed as having IBS. For the past couple of years, the problems subsided and haven't had any difficulties at all. Recently, the symptoms seem to have returned - I'm having pains in my stomach and having to go to the toilet quite frequently. I visited my GP who wasn't too helpful - she saw my previous diagnosis and I was given a leaflet about managing IBS. More recently, I've been having "accidents". I keep feeling a sudden urge to go to the toilet without any warning. Yesterday at the supermarket, it happened and I ended up having an accident. It has happened again this morning. I'm really struggling with this - it's never happened before and I'm quite worried about it.
I'm planning to return to my GP. I've been reading around on the net and have wondered if it is wothwhile getting some "protection". This is all completely new to me. I'm terrified about this happening again and wondered if a pad might at least buy me some time if I get stuck. Just wondered if anybody else has had similar experiences and what you do? There are so many pads out there, I'm not sure if they will help or what to go for. I would be grateful for any advice people could offer.
I wanted to ask some advice, I've been having some difficulties recently which I think are related to IBS. A number of years ago, I was diagnosed as having IBS. For the past couple of years, the problems subsided and haven't had any difficulties at all. Recently, the symptoms seem to have returned - I'm having pains in my stomach and having to go to the toilet quite frequently. I visited my GP who wasn't too helpful - she saw my previous diagnosis and I was given a leaflet about managing IBS. More recently, I've been having "accidents". I keep feeling a sudden urge to go to the toilet without any warning. Yesterday at the supermarket, it happened and I ended up having an accident. It has happened again this morning. I'm really struggling with this - it's never happened before and I'm quite worried about it.
I'm planning to return to my GP. I've been reading around on the net and have wondered if it is wothwhile getting some "protection". This is all completely new to me. I'm terrified about this happening again and wondered if a pad might at least buy me some time if I get stuck. Just wondered if anybody else has had similar experiences and what you do? There are so many pads out there, I'm not sure if they will help or what to go for. I would be grateful for any advice people could offer.