I have an extremely embarassing problem as a result of MS. I have slight issues with bowel control, and although pelvic floor exercises, bowel training and watching my diet has really helped a lot with controlling bowel motions, I cannot do much about breaking wind. Involuntary farting isn’t a lot of fun, and with a bad case of flatulence, it would really be better for me to be on a remote hillside somewhere.
Does anyone have a tip for a medication or remedy so that I can at least control it during romantic evenings with my loved one?
I’ve never had that problem myself…and if you look put of your window you will see pigs flying lol Wherever you may be, always let the wind go free…it was the wind that killeth me. Sorry!! I don’t know the answer but if you find one let me know.
I get the same problem too! Was in a meeting at my daughters school yesterday to discuss options for year 10 in comp. There was about 200 people in the room , and I was squeezing my cheeks so tightly to stop the evil stuff escaping, I had cramp in my legs!
I work in a primary school with 4/5 year olds and frequently my colleagues ask the children “Does anyone need the toilet?” The little innocent darlings shake their heads and say “No miss” I’m standing by thinking I’ll never go to heaven!
Did consider the remote hillside but thought I’d be lonely!
Very funny Jen lol Drives me nuts in department stores when I’m with my daughter and feel the wind coming over me. I try to discretely move aware to spare her but she follows me…and then as the cheek to complain.
As you can see this is not an uncommon problem with MS. Doing pelvic floor exercises and watching your diet will help but beyond that I’m sorry I can’t help. Your GP or MS nurse might be able to help.
I am sorry your post has degenerated into immature humour, this is obviously an embarrasing problem for you.
Bless you Anne!! You set me off laughing again…I’d just calmed down. My last post was a palliative Care nurse…were not exactly talking l ife and death here and the questioner has been given advice. I have faecal incontinence…laughter is healing. Take care
Laughter can be healing when we are laughing at ourselves. Most people don’t find it so healing when they are being laughed AT.
Sorry to Anon, the original poster but I don’t have any helpful tips for you. I also suffer with this and yes, it can be terribly embarrassing. I was only saying to a friend the other day that I was quite glad I was single as I wouldn’t have a clue how to deal with some of the indignities MS heaps on us.
Have you got a continence nurse? They are usually a mine of helpful information and they may be able to help you out.
I’m a trained singer and involuntary farting isn’t fun when you are trying to sing something operatic. Yes, it is embarrassing, but having made new friends without MS, but with worse flatulence, it makes me feel a bit less on edge.
I find fart jokes hilarious. They make me cry with laughter, but when it’s you and a conductor and and choir or orchestra behind you, it isn’t funny at all. All I can suggest is to avoid eggs and garlic/onions/pulses before a date.
I have had episodes of gross incontinence over the last few years. That’s not fun either - especially when you have to shower to clean yourself up and chuck your clothes in the washing machine immediately.
It still doesn’t stop me laughing at fart jokes. We once ate roast lamb and garlic and sat in our rented car farting away whilst our kids ran around an adventure playground. We did wonder that if we took out the heated element for the cigarette lighter, if the car would explode.
This is a person in distress though, not an excuse for some people to take the p*ss. One day, it could be you standing there at work whilst your sphincter lets go.
Ere, listen to this for a bit of cleverness with the old bowel actions.
Years ago when I was a svelte and confident slimming club leader, I often cooked and ate a delicious cabbage soup. It was so filling. But, yeh, it had it`s side effects.
As I was weighing class members, I sometimes let out an SBD…ie silent, but deadly.
The smell would emanate around us and i would remain completely nonchalont and continue with my work.
I often wondered if the class member thought she`d done it herself, as someone as slim, smart and frangrant couldnt possibly release such an obnoxious smell! Ha ha.
Hope you found that story funny and not offensive hun…no offence intended at all.
