11 Questions to Ask When Selecting Incontinence Products

My husband isn't incontinent, but is having fecal accidents away from home - I wish there were more family restrooms available so I could go in with him and help him. He forgets and rises from the seat before he is finished with a BM and drips all over himself and the floor. I have had to enlist an employee in a couple of stores to hold the door for me while I clean him up. I'm not sure if a diaper would even help.

My son uses incontinence because of neurological issue and true, I went on a lot of trial and error to find the right brand for him. I sometimes double up if we go out in public (makes changing easier).

busyspouse

6 months ago

Listings of some of the best brands in each category!!

Healthy661

9 months ago

A visual guide as to what's available is also helpful. www.totalhomecaresupplies.com offers a chart-style guide to show product features for diapers, pull-ups, bladder control pads, protective underwear, and belted/beltless undergarments. Here's a link to view this helpful incontinence product selector chart that you may copy and paste to your browser: http://www.totalhomecaresupplies.com/Content.aspx?PageName=Resources_Incontinence_Selection_Guide

LRH

12 months ago

My mom has incontinence, both urinary and bowel. She doesn't seem aware of either one happening...especially the bm. At 88 she has a number of physical limitations due to neuropathy and back / neck problems. She is in assisted living, but the staff are not happy with her incontinence. She is on blood pressure and blood thinning medications. Are there suggestions for products or medical procedures that might help her. She is embarrassed, but can't help her leakages.

Doberman

about 1 year ago

Everything

I'm temporarily fecal incontinent following surgery 3 wks ago. Since I'm part time back @ work, I found a maxi-pad inside a pullup diaper works well for me. I can take my diaper bag to the washroom as soon as I feel, hear or smell discharge, just change the pad, cleanup with a purse pack or wipes, pack out my smelly stuff in a ziplock bag and I'm good to work vertically longer. Feel cleaner, less obstrusive in office and thriftier (than changing pullups @ work5-6x in 4 hours). Now, if I could just find a way around the pain... :)

mit

over 1 year ago

As far as the question "is it easy to change" goes, keep in mind that pullups aren't easy to change as you have to remove your pants to pull them on or off (although some have tear away sides that make taking them off easier). The noise issue can often be limited by wearing tight fitting underwear over the product. Also, keep in mind that the more "breathable" a product it, the more comfortable it will be, but also the less odor containing it will be. Breathable briefs are fine for home use where odors don't matter (as much), but in general are a dumb idea.