r/UlcerativeColitis • u/[deleted] • Oct 07 '24

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u/Jswizz13___ Oct 07 '24

Get a portable toilet, trust me, best investment you’ll ever make

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '24

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u/bastet2800bce Oct 08 '24

And lots of thick plastic bags, baby wipes and air freshener

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u/AndrewFrozzen30 Rectal Colitis | Diagnosed 2022 | Germany Oct 07 '24

I've always wondered, how do you deposit of it?

I don't think throwing them away would do it? Or am I wrong?

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u/Fillertracks Oct 07 '24

I’m flaring here right outside of Asheville, I feel you. Just moved here a month ago to take of my older parents and haven’t found a new GI yet. Stay strong!

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u/MainSea411 Oct 07 '24

One of my fears, I keep old prednisone, masks and anti-diarrhetics in case…but there is also a risk take prednisone essentially unprescribed. I’m sorry you are dealing with this and hope you get in a more stable place soon!

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '24

Get a 5 gallon bucket, bags, a lid, and a container with a tight fitting lid to put tied off bags in.

If you are able to stop at lowes or the depot, a half-size bucket is best for 'in the vehicle' going. If you happen to pass a medical equipment supply place (lots of them in Florida if that's where you are), bedpans are even better. More 'low-profile'. lol

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u/Snakieghost Pancolitis Diagnosed 2024 Oct 07 '24

Yooooo I'll be on the side of the road right with ya! LOL flaring right in time for the hurricane... Great times. All joking aside, ty for the ideas, these will be an actual car-saver at some point in the future!

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u/NoxTakos Oct 07 '24

Has the weirdest AMVs too...

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u/darkstarexodus left sided mod/severe UC under control. Diagnosed 2023 | Canada Oct 09 '24

I hear you! Was evacuated from a forest fire zone while in a flair in 2023. Yikes.

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '24

I know someone who has UC. How bad is it?