r/UlcerativeColitis • u/Simple-Caregiver13 • 1d ago

Support Smell Like Shit

I'm in a flare right now, and every time I fart it's wet and every time I change clothes I have a shit stain on my underwear. Been like this for a few months. Flare is starting to let up, but still having this issue.

I'm at work and lifted my leg to shift position and smelled shit on myself. Fortunately I'm not close to anyone. Just posting to say I hate this disease. :)

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u/breakfastfriendz pancolitis, diagnosed 2026, US 1d ago

I hate it too :( might be time for some tuck pads or diapers

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u/Simple-Caregiver13 1d ago

my mom suggested these and I was too prideful to try it, but after tonight I will have to give it a go

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u/theshylock350 1d ago

Women's maxi sanitary pads👍

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u/MintVariable 15h ago

Swallow the pride and just do it. I’ve done it, and I thanked myself later on. Plus, I only needed it temporarily, so who’s to say you have to do this indefinitely? It’s only until it gets under control.

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u/MullH 1d ago

Consider wearing diapers or pads. Can't trust a fart right now. Bloody stool and mucus can surprise one at any time in flare with urgency only making it is worse. Are you using steroid enemas? They might help with urgency.

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u/theshylock350 1d ago edited 16h ago

I use women's sanitary pads, just the cheapest maxi ones. Works for me as a man. I don't go round telling everyone I'm wearing them! Really no big deal. Takes away a lot of anxiety for sure👍

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u/Fair_Ad_7430 1d ago

Can someone recommend pads for men? Diapers are really uncomfortable and extremely warm. :( I'm in a flare too and sharting is so emberassing...

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u/Late-Stage-Dad UC, diagnosed 1992, j-pouch 1998 15h ago

If you are just looking for shart protection, always discreet very long liners. The Depend guards will be in the wrong spot and feel like sandpaper anyways.

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u/Aidoneus14 13h ago

As other comments are saying, women's pads are worth trying out if you haven't already. They're generally more accessible and cheaper as well.

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u/cpatrocks 17h ago

Not in a flare but yesterday I considered buying Brown underwear.

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u/uhohuhohouch 15h ago

I had a while where I was resistant to wearing diapers but they've genuinely improved my quality of life. I highly reccomend them, even if you just wear them on particularly bad days. The peace of mind and not washing a million pairs of underwear (and sheets) is so worth it for me

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u/nomady 18h ago

From a pride perspective wearing diapers vs people seeing poop on my pants or smelling me feels pretty cut and dry.

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u/SonofaBeeatch 10h ago

Sorry to hear this, been there! Try any dietary changes recently? I had to give up red meat (beef and pork), alcohol, and raw veggies, in doing so I have noticed a difference. Good luck 🤗