@Lilypalooza 

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Lilypalooza

So embarrassed

Hi all, Not really sure where to begin. I was diagnosed earlier this year but have had symptoms for the last 8 years so kind of knew it was coming. A couple of years ago after I had my daughter I started to have real issues with my bowel but I put it down to post pregnancy. It got worse so I went to the dr and had tests and an mri on my bowel and nothing showed up. Then I got caught short whilst out, fortunately I wasn't far from home but still it shook me up! After diagnosis my MS nurse said she thought it might be to do with the MS but wanted me to see my GP again to exhaust all tests etc which I have done but they won't send me for a laparoscopy at the moment because of Covid 19 (understandable)...the problem is this morning it happened again but this time I didn't even realise until it was too late - usually I know it's coming 😩 I'm just so embarrassed and petrified this is it and it'll only get worse. Anyway there is it, not the most pleasant of symptoms but I just needed to write this down somewhere with people who understand...
@Vixen

Hello @lilypalooza, sorry you're suffering in this way. I don't have medical expertise with this, but a couple of things; you can start by looking online for some sphincter exercises such as here https://www.bladderandbowel.org/conservative-treatment/sphincter-exercises/ It might also be that you can adjust your diet, not just to provide things that will benefit the bowel, but also to bring a routine to your toilet habits. Regularity is key so that you don't get caught out! I hope you will get some responses. Stay strong, you can do this.....x

@Lilypalooza

@vixen Thanks very much for your reply, I really appreciate the advice and will definitely look at the exercises! Hoping that I will get referred to the Gastro team to help - always thought my diet was ok but perhaps it needs improving! Of everything I thought might happen in my MS journey this was not one of them...had a bit of moment this morning but determined to find a way through! x