Lymphedema & Fecal Incontinence

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Have Lymphedema of lower extremities, abdomen, genitalia. Also have FI. So always feel wet in crotch. And it feels like all this fluid is poring out of my abdomen when I use the bathroom. Also when use bathroom feels like urine running down my legs. I wear compression stockings, 20-30, for the Lymphedema. By the end of the day it feels like I'm wading in water up to my waist -- especially when standing & walking around. For that reason I mostly sit or lay down. This is not keeping me physically fit. The Lymphedema & FI keep me from exercising due to the awful sensations I have. Somehow, I've got to convince myself that the sensations are from inside my body & not on my skin. Well the FI is on my skin though. The clear fluid & the mucous are my FI. Anyone else have these sensations?

 

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I too have Lymphedema of the lower extremities and have dealt with encopresis since childhood

 

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What is encopresis?

 

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You know, I looked it up. So I see it's caused by constipation. I was using Linzess (RX med that causes one to have a bowel movement) for the problem but it causes severe stomach cramps now. So am taking Dr. Mercola's Fermented Moringa Powder tablets -- a supplement. Moringa causes me to have a bowel movement. One has 2 b careful 2 not take too many tablets in a day. You can end up getting diarrhea if you use too many. I can also use Jerusalem Artichoke from Swanson Vitamins. It also contains another ingredient, a fibrous root that causes one to have a bowel movement. One has 2 b very careful with taking this one too. It can also cause diarrhea.