I Have Fecal Incontinence


Fecal Incontinence anonymous support group with information on diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, along with personal stories and experiences with Fecal Incontinence. You're not alone.

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Doubly Incontinent- Products At Last!!

I am doubly incontinent as the result of neurological disease. I became frustrated at the lack of products sold by people who are...

Something Totally New to Me.

Well...I think I'm starting to have it.I'm not sure.But in the last few months I am having some problems.I always go to the toilet in the...

Just Hi, For Now

i am in tears, finding this group...all my life i have suffered from incontinence, relating to congenital birth defects.  Amazing how it...

Life Changing

Hello, my name is Mark; I am 50 years old and retired from the U. S. Navy. My journey began in July 2009 when I was diagnosed with a low...

Mtv Documentary - Young People Living With Incontinence

I hope you don't mind me posting here. I am an associate producer with MTV's True Life and we are currently working on an episode...

This Weekend Has Sucked... So Far

    Since i was 12, i have been putting up with incontinence, some days being better or worse than others.  This weekend i have had so...
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  • "Unfortunately the surgeon had to remove my entire rectum in order to get good margins around the tumor and still be able to reconnect to my sphincter muscles..."
  • "I have had a few accidents that I already pooped some before I got to the toilet..."
  • "I am an associate producer with MTV's True Life and we are currently working on an episode where young people suffer from embarrassing medical conditions..."
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30% of people who have this experience are in their forties, 27% are in their twenties, and 23% are in their teens. 80% of people who have this experience are men.

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  • Its anightmare,you neverknow when it is going to happen. I've had it10 years. Ihave to wear pads all the time and I have been searching all this time for pads designed for this i.e.wider at the back. I am nlot incontinent for normal motions,only liquid
  • Are there other people in this group? I am wanting some support. People simply do not understand that I can't control it. My doctor offered surgery...so I could sit on a plastic thingy which is permantely inserted in my butt. Doesn't sound pleasant!
  • It is always needing to know where the bathrooms are. It is not eating anything different because you dont know if that will make it worse. It is not going to the gym because you dont want anyone to hear you fart and afraid the exercise will prompt an ac
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