I am 57 years old and have been diagnosed with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. As a result, I have had a problem with incontinence since I was 17 years old. Probiotics have helped considerably although I still have problems when I know I have to attend meetings or be in situations when I am not free to get up and use the restroom.

I carry a large purse containing charcoal capsules (they relieve painful gas), a change of underwear, baby wipes, and room deodorizer.

The incontinence problem used to bother me more when I was young. I guess now that I am older, I care less about what people think of me. My family loves me in spite of my problem and they are the most important to me.

The problem is embarrassing to be sure, but is something I can live with. I try to remind myself that it could always be worse and I count my blessings.