Recent content by jdinvirginia

Miauki, you do not list yourself as being IC. If your objective is to stop the leaks, you do not need a diaper that is "bigger and thicker." Rather, you need a diaper that is more absorbent. Many that are highly absorbent are not thicker. For example, see the InControl BeDry Premium with an...

Adam, I am bowel incontinent and wear diapers (not pull-ups) 24/7. I can make some recommendations for good diapers. First, they must fit your body shape and be snug around your thighs. The most expensive premium diaper will leak if it does not fit you. Second, look for tall internal...

On most occasions I wear a onesie to support my diaper. However, in very warm weather I will skip the onesie and instead wear compression pants or stretchable brief for support. --John

From USA vendors, the word you won't to use is "onesie." I have been wearing them for many years. --John

A very small enema syringe with tap water may be useful to you to help you eliminate the remaining fecal matter.

It sounds like some of you suffer from incomplete evacuation (I do). Look it up on Google. There are several treatment options.

Enemas are my daily go-to solution for constipation. I self-administer daily enemas by doctor's prescription for severe chronic constipation and neurogenic bowel. I mean old-fashioned enemas from a hanging rubber enema bag. I appreciate that they are 100% effective and administered in the...

I am double incontinent - severely bowel incontinent due to neurogenic bowel, and moderately bladder incontinent. Bowel accidents often are full void with about 30 seconds warning. Obviously, diapers 24/7. Yes, my QOL is impaired. I loose time each day due to my double incontinence. I...

Things may become better soon. The Thrust Vector (manufacturer of Better Dry, etc.) in Germany now has stock and is selling Better Dry (I did not check on Crinklz). Presumably the supply chain issue will be resolved soon

Diaperman, I so feel for you. I had a horrible diarrhea blowout yesterday while I was wearing just a pull-up (as a bridge the gap diaper). Fortunately I had plastic pants on. Regardless, the "stuff" went everywhere. Unlike you, I was in my own bathroom.

Try spending over $3,000 per year on incontinence-related expenses. That does not include medical costs. It does include not only diapers, but also rash creams, plastic pants, onesies, etc. As I am double incontinent, it includes some extra expense for the bowel incontinence.

The key is a plastic-backed diaper with very tall internal standing leak guards. The leak guards should be 1 ½" tall or more. I have been bowel incontinent for about 11 years. I have a lot of experience with poop and diapers. --John

For a really small area, just clean the area with a damp washcloth and dry it with a hair dryer. There will be no perceptible odor. For a larger area laundering would be necessary. --John (double incontinent, diapers 24/7)

Gary, for years I was one of your many very happy customers. Thank you for all you did for the IC community. --John

As someone who is double incontinent and has worn 24/7 for the past 11 years, I would advise that experimentation is essential. It is important to test your diaper to find your personal limits. Take a Saturday or Sunday and push whatever concerns you most, whether it be bladder or bowel. Do...