What kind of diapers or protective, non leak underwear can I wear for frequent bouts of ibs-d?

Imodium is my go-to solution, as well as avoiding coffee and tea, rich foods, beans, cruciferous veggies (or limiting the amount), too much food at one time, and sticking to a mostly fodmap diet. I walk five-plus miles a day. That also helps a lot with the stress element. Migraines tend to exacerbate my symptoms, but not always. It's a mystery but I have learned, after almost sixty years, to successfully manage my ibs-d. Menopause helped. Ultimately, I am mostly healthy but do have some minimally productive days. Retirement helped a lot!

So sorry that your IBS has gotten worse. I don't have any product recommendations, but I hope that other community members will be able to help you out. Have you talked to your doctor about the worse g symptoms and if yes, what did they say? Karina (team member)

I routinely use Always Incontinence pads for frequent urinary incontinence, but find they are not 100% helpful with IBS-D. I have experimented with Always briefs and they frequently work, but not failsafe- they are a bit narrow in the rear. I keep scissors handy to cut the sides to avoid soiling my clothing (if it is unsoiled).


I've tried about everything except actual adult diapers, because I am just not ready to go there. Someday, perhaps I will. Meanwhile, I have a few of the underpads available at home- hmm- should have a couple in the car. I am sure to have spare real and disposable underwear, extra Always pads (the #7 extra heavy/long pads can just about reach the poop end) and clean-up wipes, plastic bags, etc. I am sure to have Lomotil/Imodium on hand as well and take it at the first sign of impending doom...


Best wishes for a really tough problem. Yes, I have had the most horrible, unthinkable happen- after a salad, in a busy concourse at Cleveland Clinic while there for my DH- down both legs and into my boots! I actually had to try to wash out my clothing in the toilet. It was so humiliating. Went back to the hotel in wet clothing. Argh.

For diapers that work well, use the Northshore Megamax ones . They are really good quality, come in a few colors too, and really hold in a lot when you have a blowout. Also, use the diaper covers just in case. Keep a change bag in the car, with disposable pads, wet wipes etc. Just in case you can't make it to anywhere. I don't like having to change in the car, but some public restrooms don't have enough room in there, and may have to put your bag on the floor in there. I find it easier just to find a secluded parking spot; open the back door; and lay down on the seat with the pad and get it done. (Better if you have someone else with you to help, just takes a bit longer by yourself) I think people just need to have an awareness, many out there have this condition, and are too ashamed to discuss it. They need to be aware, yes, many adults have to use diapers and need to be changed out as well.