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 Post subject: Mucus
PostPosted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:07 pm 
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I am wondering if anyone else experiences mucus leakage at times. It will occur for a couple of days and then disappear. Often it is basically clear.


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 Post subject: Re: Mucus
PostPosted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:00 pm 
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Yes indeed. I have no idea what causes this. It's like clear diarrhea.


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 Post subject: Re: Mucus
PostPosted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 6:57 pm 
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Patrick,
Do you have it often? How do you manage it when it occurs?


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 Post subject: Re: Mucus
PostPosted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:34 am 
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I do not get it frequently, maybe 6-8 times per year. When I do, I try to stay close to home and rely on my diapers.


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 Post subject: Re: Mucus
PostPosted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 4:34 pm 
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I have experienced it occasionally throughout my life. However, more frequently in the past couple of years. I am wondering if getting older is a factor.

Does yours last more than a day when it occurs? Mine is usually a few days.

I just saw a post in regards to using feminine tampons for fecal incontinence. I am wondering if that would work for this?


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 Post subject: Re: Mucus
PostPosted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:11 pm 
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I guess they might; because I'm double incontinent, and need bladder protection anyway, I've never tried them.


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 Post subject: Re: Mucus
PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:55 am 
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Patrick,
Do you know what is causing yours?
I am wondering if this is a common thing that occurs with men, but like many things we don't talk about it.


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 Post subject: Re: Mucus
PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 3:43 pm 
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If the mucus discharge is only intermittent I would not worry about it. If it becomes chronic or is in large amounts, I would check with my physician.

Something likely is irritating the colon and causing the discharge of mucus. I have read that food intolerances often are related to mucus discharge.

--John
(double incontinent)


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 Post subject: Re: Mucus
PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:47 pm 
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I like JD's reply. My GI regimen involves stool softeners, enemas, laxatives, suppositories, and careful regulation of my diet. I do not always manage it well; when I mismanage it, blockages, regurgitation, diarrhea, and mucus discharge can happen. The situation is exasperating; however, gastroparesis can be lethal, so I shouldn't complain. I just diaper up and promise myself to do better.


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