Fucking dirty underwear

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This isn’t a troll post (although I know that’s exactly what a troll would say) I’ve namechanged because it’s not a topic I want linked to my name but MNHQ can check and confirm that I’m a regular poster and have posted about this problem before (it’s actually changed since my last thread and I can’t actually find it so just starting a new one)

I always get stains in my underwear. Its usually poo, but sometimes it’s blood as well (deep red- not bright red but also not brown like old blood, somewhere in the middle). When it’s poo, I don’t feel it happening and I don’t realise it’s happened until I see it in my underwear, but when it’s blood I can tell because it’s so painful in the entire area and it hurts to walk, sit down etc.

I don’t understand because I ensure I’m completely clean after going to the toilet. Ive checked using a mirror and I’m spotlessly clean, but yet my underwear still end up with significant staining. Ive tried using every type of toilet paper I could get in the supermarket, ive tried wipes specifically for after the toilet, ive tried using toilet paper with warm water, I’ve tried different types of underwear. I’ve tried bathing and showering and using soap. Nothing makes a difference, I still get staining.

I don’t know if it’s leaking or what’s going on but it’s ruining my life. Its sometimes bad enough that it goes through my clothes and I’ve had to leave work or make excuses to get out of social situations because of it. It’s ruining my life- I’m 22 and I’m terrified of doing normal things like going out with my friends and going to work because of it happening. I can’t wear certain clothes I’m case it happens.

I’ve got IBS-D and have frequent attacks with that, but like I said I ensure I’m spotlessly clean and I’ve checked myself using a mirror. My underwear still ends up with marks on it. I have got medical advice before and I don’t have any piles or any fissures and there’s no obvious cause for the leaking or the blood. I’m waiting to see a consultant but it could take a while.

Does anyone have any idea what it could be? I’m not asking for personal stories because that’s innappropriate and I don’t want to be accused of a troll, but I’m posting out of frustration and exhaustion with it all and what I’m wondering is does anyone know what this could be or have any idea how I can stop it happening

I want my life back before this started😥 I’m so frustrated and fed up of it all.

TIA x

Leakage is common with ibs d I suggest you look at reusable panyliners (I say reusable because disposable can cause thrush after awhile and you clearly have enough going on)

There are ibs groups on Facebook that are good for coping skills and knowledge come join us we are friendly but very blunt its the one place where you can ask these sorts of questions without people pulling "the face" because we have been there

No idea what it is but can you try wearing panty liners?

IBS and IBD are very different. Which one do you have? What kind of treatment are you receiving?

Ibs and ibd are completely different . I have both but they definitely aren’t the same and neither are the symptoms. Leaking can be common I do get it but I get it with certain foods. You need to go back to your gp lovely as leaking can be down to various things including a fistula, medications and food. Please don’t feel ashamed.

@Duracellbunnywannabe IBS-D is irritable bowel with diarrhoea.

I have IBS-C and know exactly what you mean.

I have eliminated triggers from my diet but sometimes when I’m stressed or it’s the time of the month there is nothing that can be done. I carry pjs nty liners, fem fresh wipes and clean knickers in my handbag for changes during the day. I also take alverene which has improved situations.

IBS is awful, so embarrassing and really makes you feel unwell. I hope you get some adequate symptom control soon, maybe a trip back to your gp? It took a little while to get on top of my symptoms and find medication that works.

@Duracellbunnywannabe

IBS and IBD are very different. Which one do you have? What kind of treatment are you receiving?

You’ve said the same thing I have but I just researched and I think op means ibs with diarrhoea which they now call ibs/d makes no sense as you get diarrhoea with ibs anyway 🤣. I don’t think she means inflammatory bowel disease

@CharlotteRose90 why is that funny?
And yes, I'll say it: did you mean to be so rude?

@CharlotteRose90

You are wrong . Some people get IBSA C which is constipation type

Yep, I have the the constipation type. Neither type pretty and absolutely nothing to laugh about unfortunately… well not unless your 10.

You need to see your doctor to check out the bleeding. Either bowel or gynae bleeding needs checking to make sure its not something other than ibs.

Have you had blood tests for coeliac, lactose intollerance etc?
A good few years ago i spent about 10 months having to take 4-6 imodium every single day during a really bad flare up, and still spent about half my day on the toilet, and didn't leave the house once the whole time. Never got to the root cause but it hasn't happened again, i hope you're able to get some answers

[quote vipersnest1]@CharlotteRose90 why is that funny?
And yes, I'll say it: did you mean to be so rude? [/quote]
I meant the laughing face as in it’s funny that they’ve changed the name when you get it with the condition anyway. I got diagnosed with it 15 years ago when it had the one name. Wasn’t saying Op having it is funny and I certainly wasn’t rude thanks.

[quote stevalnamechanger]@CharlotteRose90

You are wrong . Some people get IBSA C which is constipation type [/quote]
With ibs you get constipation and diarrhoea anyway. It’s all the same bracket. My comment was to the poster who thought The same as me that Op Means inflammatory Bowel disease which is IBD and completely different

Have you tried eliminating certain foods from your diet to explore if anything makes it worse?

Ah, sorry. Have you tried the fodmap diet? My concern with the blood is something else is going on, what tests have you had?

Explore it with the GP and get a diagnosis and treatment, you don't have to live like this OP!

The OP didn't say IBD. I switch between IBS-D and C. Coffee for me is a trigger. Namely Americano. I had one yesterday because I forgot. I've only recently made the association.
It might be worth checking after you've had a wee. Sometimes things don't behave the way they should in that area.

@CharlotteRose90 but some people don’t get both hence why they have added type d and type c to the name

Dont want to worry you but my DH has IBD and has had this before.
It might be worth asking for a blood test to check inflammation levels and a calprotectin stool test which also measures inflammation in the bowel.

I think the only way to get to the bottom of this is to persist with the GP and ask for further investigation. Have you had a colonoscopy?

In the meantime could panty liners or even period pants give you a little more reassurance and protection when you're out and about?

Possibly piles; they stop your anus from closing properly and so you can get some leakage. Would also explain the blood. It needs to be looked at though.

Could you get a Muslim / bidet shower for the toilet?

Period pants, panty liners, re useable liners here's lots of options plus see your GP.

I don’t have any advice. But if you want to find your thread and presuming you made the thread with your current login details, you can click on ‘I started’ and the thread will appear.

I think you need to be seen by your GP and be referred for investigation. This sounds lousy.

IBS D is with primarily diarrhea

IBS C primarily constipation

IBS M is both so mixed